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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
Counseling, Educational Psychology and Research (CEPR)
Unlock your potential in education, psychology, and counseling—explore our diverse degree programs now!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
- September 5, 2024 -
Five CEPR Students Receive First-Gen Fellowship from UofM Graduate School
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Of the 12 students to receive the First-Generation PhD/MFA/MArch Fellowship from the University of Memphis Graduate School, which is a financial assistance provision to graduate students who will become the first person in their immediate families to earn a doctoral degree or a Master of Fine Arts, five of them are from the College of Education.
Read more about the fellowship recipients >- August 30, 2024 -
Multicultural Library Project Receives First Book Grant
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – Dr. Keishana Barnes and Dr. Matthew Panozzo are one step closer to building a multicultural
library for teacher candidates to use in K-12 settings. The two College of Education
(COE) assistant professors recently received a grant of 42 books from the Shelby Literacy
Center.
- August 27, 2024 -
University Schools Mentor Teacher Coaching Sessions Receive Positive Feedback
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The Office of Teacher Education and Clinical Practice (OTECP) at the University of Memphis recently tapped into local expertise to enhance mentor teacher preparation for the upcoming residency cycle.
Read more >- August 23, 2024 -
College of Education Announces Promotion & Tenure for Seven Faculty
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The University of Memphis’ College of Education is pleased to announce the promotion and tenure of seven (7) faculty members. The promotions include five promotions in Instruction and Curriculum Leadership, one in the Department of Leadership, and one in the Center for Research in Educational Policy.
Read more about who received P&T >- August 22, 2024 -
CREP Awarded Grant to Assist in Inmate Higher Education Pilot Project
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - The University of Memphis Center for Research in Educational Policy (CREP) has been
awarded a two-year grant to evaluate higher education learning among Tennessee inmates,
continuing their work in advancing education in vulnerable populations.
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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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