College of Education and Human Development

Administrative Officers

Dean - Michael de Miranda, PhD

Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs - Beverly Irby,  EdD

Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Strategic Initiatives - Christopher Cherry, PhD

Associate Dean for Research - James Fluckey, PhD

Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs - Dalun Zhang, PhD

Assistant Dean for Finance and Business Services - Jill Hobbs

General Statement

The College of Education and Human Development is dedicated to transforming and enriching lives with programs built on the core Aggie values of leadership, excellence, integrity, loyalty, respect, and selfless service.  

Consistent with the land grant mission of our university, the teaching, research, and service activities of the college foster innovation and development, influence policy and practice, and transform the lives of individuals in our state and across the nation. With outstanding faculty and students, the college creates a community of scholars who impact the world. Its faculty provides innovative, high-impact educational experiences with an emphasis on transformational learning opportunities.

The college has a history of preparing high-quality teachers and administrators and is consistently among the state's leading institutions for producing the most certified teachers in high-need areas. It continues this tradition of preparing professionals and leaders in education, sport, business, technology, government, and kinesiology through programs in four academic departments: Educational Administration and Human Resource Development (EAHR), Educational Psychology (EPSY), Kinesiology and Sport Management (KNSM), and Teaching, Learning and Culture (TLAC).

The college offers programs to prepare certified school personnel and human service professionals for the private sector, state agencies, and community agencies. Undergraduate majors include education leading to certification in early childhood, early childhood through sixth grade, middle grades, bilingual and special education; human resource development; learning technology and performance systems; human development and family sciences; kinesiology; and sport management.

For information on transfer and freshman admission requirements, prospective students should contact the College of Education and Human Development Undergraduate Prospective Student Office through email cehd-recruitment@tamu.edu. Current students interested in changing their major should meet with an undergraduate academic advisor to discuss all requirements. Contact information is available on the Undergraduate Advising website.

Requirements for Admission to Teacher Education Programs

The State of Texas establishes standards for teacher education programs. All certification programs at Texas A&M are in compliance with these requirements. Students must meet state, university, College of Education and Human Development, and department or program requirements for matriculation into a teacher education program. Students are responsible for contacting the departmental advisors to obtain information about specific requirements for their major and program areas.

Teacher Education Retention Policy

A student admitted to teacher education who fails to continue meeting all requirements will be dropped from the program and may not continue in or register for any professional teacher education courses. Any student removed from, or who discontinues, student teaching due to unsatisfactory performance will be dropped from the teacher education program. A student who has been dropped from the teacher education program may apply through their respective department for readmission.