The Texas A&M University College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) is the academic college of education within Texas A&M University. Founded in 1969, CEHD offers 17 undergraduate degree options, 26 graduate degree options, and seven minors across four departments.
CEHD leads the state of Texas for most total certified teachers at a public institution. It is also among the leading institutions in Texas for producing the highest number of certified teachers in bilingual education, special education and STEM-related fields.
History
Texas A&M University started producing teachers in 1880 when F.F. Bledsoe became the first former student to record his occupation as “teacher” in the Association of Former Students’ directory. In 1913, the first course leading to teacher certification was offered in the Department of Horticulture. This expansion of teacher production continued and, by 2020, the school led Texas public institutions for most total certified teachers. In 2002, the College was renamed the College of Education and Human Development to reflect the full scope of academic programs in its departments.
In 2019, the College began the first in-state postsecondary, four-year education program for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Departments
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• Educational Psychology
• Educational Administration and Human Resource Development
• Kinesiology & Sport Management
• Teaching, Learning & Culture
Deans of the College of Education and Human Development
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!Deans
!Years served
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|1969–1979
|Frank Hubert
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|1980–1989
|Dean Corrigan
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|1990–1995
|Jane Stallings
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|1996–2005
|Jane Close Conoley
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|2006–2015
|Doug Palmer
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|2015–2021
|Joyce Alexander
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|2021–Present
|Michael A. De Miranda
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