The College of Professional Education provides graduate programs leading to the Master of Arts, Master of Education, Master of Library Science, Master of Science, Doctor of Education, and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. For specific degree and program information, see departmental listings. Programs in the College of Professional Education are accredited by the State Board for Educator Certification.

Programs in the College of Professional Education are housed in the Human Development Building (HDB), the Multipurpose Classroom Laboratory Building (MCL), and Stoddard Hall (SH). A special facility housed in the Mary Evelyn Blagg Huey Library is the Teaching Materials Center. The center offers student access to State- adopted textbooks, curriculum guides, and other materials used in public schools in Texas.

Primary facilities for research and practica in child development and family sciences are located in the Pioneer School and the Counseling and Family Development Center.

University Teacher Education Program

The University is committed to a strong and thorough program for the preparation of teachers. The program responds to the State plan for teacher competencies by carefully constructing curricula in accord with State standards.

The Dean and the faculty of the College coordinate the teacher education program in concert with the Teacher Education Council. This Council includes representatives from all academic specializations related to teacher certification as well as from the College of Professional Education. Academic advising is available to each student from both the academic specialization and the College.