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Welcome to the College of Education at the University of Memphis, where our legacy of excellence spans over a century. Founded in 1912, we're more than just educators; we're innovators in educational research, counseling, and leadership development. At the forefront of shaping futures, our diverse programs prepare students for impactful roles not only in classrooms but also in leadership positions across education and beyond. Whether you're passionate about transforming teaching methodologies, conducting cutting-edge research, guiding individuals through counseling, or leading organizational change, our college offers the expertise and opportunities to ignite your potential and make a lasting difference. Join us in redefining what it means to shape the future of education and leadership—explore, engage, and elevate your aspirations with us today.
Our Departments
Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology and Research (CEPR)
Unlock your potential in education, psychology, and counseling—explore our diverse degree programs now!Department of Instruction and Curriculum Leadership (ICL)
Explore our range of undergraduate teaching concentrations, or grow your knowledge with our MAT and EdD programs. Start your journey in education today!Explore by Degree
Applied Behavior Analysis - Minor
Art Education - Master's (MAT)
Autism Studies - Graduate Certificate (non-degree)
Clinical Mental Health Counseling - Master's (MS)
Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling - Master's (MS)
College and Career Counseling - Graduate Certificate (non-degree)
Counselor Education and Supervision - Doctoral (PhD)
Counseling Psychology - Doctoral (PhD)
Design and Development - Graduate Certificate (non-degree)
Disability Studies - Graduate Certificate (non-degree)
Educational Psychology and Research - Minor / Master's (MS) / Doctoral (PhD)
Elementary Education (K-5) - Bachelor's / Master's (MAT)
Higer Ed and Adult Education - Doctoral (EdD)
Higher Education Instruction - Graduate Certificate (non-degree)
Human Computer Interaction - Graduate Certificate (non-degree)
Instruction and Curriculum Leadership (7 Concentrations):
- Applied Behavior Analysis - Master's (MS) / Doctoral (EdD)
- Integrated Early Childhood Education - Master's (MS) / Doctoral (EdD)
- Instruction and Curriculum - Master's (MS) / Doctoral (EdD)
- Instructional Design and Technology / K-12 Educational Technology Track - Master's (MS) / Doctoral (EdD)
- Instructional Design and Technology / Design and Development Track - Master's (MS) / Doctoral (EdD)
- Literacy Education - Master's (MS) / Doctoral (EdD)
- School Library Information Specialist - Master's (MS)
- Special Education - Master's (MS) / Doctoral (EdD)
Integrated Early Childhood Education - Bachelor's / Master's (MAT)
Integrative Studies: Educational Careers - Bachelor's
Integrative Studies: Secondary Math - Bachelor's
Integrative Studies: Youth Development - Bachelor's
K-12 Education - Minor
K-12 Educational Technology - Graduate Certificate (non-degree)
K-12 Educational Leadership - Graduate Certificate (non-degree)
Leadership and Policy Studies - Doctoral (EdD)
Literacy Leadership and Coaching - Graduate Certificate
Multi-Tier Systems of Support - Graduate Certificate (non-degree)
Physical Education - Master's (MAT)
Qualitative Studies in Education - Graduate Certificate (non-degree)
Quantitative Studies in Educational Research - Graduate Certificate (non-degree)
School Administration and Supervision - Master's (MS)
School Counseling - Graduate Certificate (non-degree) / Master's (MS)
School Library Information Specialist - Graduate Certificate (non-degree)
STEM Teacher Leadership - Graduate Certificate (non-degree)
Secondary Education (6-12) - Master's (MAT)
Special Education: Interventionist/Comprehensive - Bachelor's / Graduate Certificate (non-degree) / Master's (MAT)
Student Affairs Administration - Master's (MS)
Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL) - Master's (MAT)
Urban Education - Graduate Certificate (non-degree)
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling - Master's (MS)
World Languages - Master's (MAT)
COE News
- June 27, 2024 -
Dr. Karen Weddle-West to Step Down as UofM Vice President for Student Academic Success
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - After an accomplished 25-year tenure as an administrator at the University of Memphis, Dr. Karen Weddle-West will step down from her position as Vice President for Student Academic Success, effective June 30.
Read more on the legacy Weddle-West leaves behind >- June 17, 2024 -
Lemonade and Yard Sales Generate Thousands for COE Child Intervention Program
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Wanting to make an impact in the mental health community in Memphis, high school students Evan Wu and Alan Cheng discovered the Regional Intervention Program (RIP), and after touring the facilty and meeting the program coordinator, they then decided how they wanted to support the program.
Read more about how they fundraised and what their goals are >- June 7, 2024 -
COE’s Bettencourt Selected for National Leadership Seminar
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Each year, the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) funds a four-week summer workshop for faculty, doctoral students and researchers from across the country. Only 25 of 133 applicants were selected by NEH this year
Read more about what the institute has in store for our Dr. Bettencourt >- June 6, 2024 -
Ellmo Wins WTCA Counseling Educator of the Year, Tigers Rake in Awards
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Dr. Frances Ellmo from the College of Education’s (COE) Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology and Research (CEPR) has been awarded Counseling Educator of the Year by the West Tennessee Counseling Association (WTCA).
Read more about who else from UofM won awards from WTCA >- June 4, 2024 -
One Month Later: TigerLIFE Family Reflects on Participating in Commencement
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – It’s been one month since 2,858 University of Memphis students walked the stage at FedExForum for Spring 2024 Commencement. Commencement is a special time for every student receiving their respective degree, but for nine graduates in particular the ceremony was more than a milestone for their own individual journeys but also the program they’re a part of.
Read more about TigerLIFE's participation in commencement >Share Your Story
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River City Partnership
The River City Partnership is a collaborative partnership between the UofM College of Education, Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS), local charter schools and other community partners collectively working to prepare culturally competent teachers who know what to teach and how to reach the students they serve in Memphis-area schools. With only fifteen (15) spots available each cohort, RCP is one of our exclusive opportunities to make an impact in the City of Memphis.
RCP stands apart because it focuses on Memphis! No city in the world is quite like
Memphis, and no teaching program is quite like RCP. River City Scholars can expect
these benefits when they are accepted into the program:
- 4-year River City Scholarship ($4,500 per year), covering partial tuition
- Summer Bridge prepares you to start as an RCP scholar
- Cohort class model that builds community between RCP scholars
- Urban Education seminar
- Academic mentoring sessions
- Tutoring and test prep workshops
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