COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Introduction Master of Arts in    Education Certification and    Endorsement Departments: Educational    Leadership and    Foundations Educational    Psychology and    Special Services Teacher Education Dr. Arturo Pacheco, Dean Dr. Josefina Tinajero, Associate Dean Education Bldg, Room 414 Phone: (915) 747-5572 Fax: (915) 747-5755 E-mail: educ@utep.edu		Introduction Web site at: http://utminers.utep.edu/education/ The College of Education has as its mission the preparation of education professionals and the investigation of problems and opportunities associated with schools and other youth-serving agencies, especially those in multicultural communities. Graduate programs in Education are based on established educational research and essential knowledge of sound professional practice. All programs in the College are approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Graduate courses are offered through three departments: Educational Leadership and Foundations, Educational Psychology and Special Services, and Teacher Education. Graduate degree programs offered by the College of Education include a Master of Arts degree in Education and the Master of Education degree with majors in Education, Educational Administration, Educational Diagnostics, Educational Supervision, Counseling, Instructional Specialist, Reading Education, and Special Education. The Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership and Administration offers students the opportunities for doctoral study. It is also possible for students to take post-baccalaureate course work leading to certification by the Texas Education Agency as Professional School Supervisor, Professional Mid-Management School Administrator, and Professional School Superintendent. Professional certification for classroom teachers can also be earned. The College of Education, in partnership with local area school districts, offers an Alternative Certification Program. In this program, candidates teach full-time in an elementary or secondary public school and complete summer and evening course work toward initial (provisional) teacher certification in Texas. For students separately admitted to the Master of Education degree, Instructional Specialist major, some course work may apply toward the graduate degree. For more information, contact the Director of Alternative Certification, Education 801, and the Graduate Advisor for the Teacher Education Department. Persons seeking information about teacher certification in Texas should contact the Student Services Office, Education 412.

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