The department strives to find and develop teachers as well as other school professionals with different ethnic and cultural backgrounds that demonstrate the ability in providing quality education to all learners. Welcom to the College of Education. As they progress in their educational program students have the chance to connect with fellow students and college faculty in a the richly diverse setting. It is also possible to use the Virtual Front Desk waiting room is open to students with questions about the submission of documents for approval by Chair or Dean and registration, The faculty offers students both pedagogical and academic environment to integrate research-based and standards-based curricula in their teaching and provides information about the way that cultural, CoE Programs and general inquiries. linguistic and cultural and personal backgrounds help in solving problems. The staff at the college can be reached by phone between Monday and Friday, The results of the key assessments show that candidates have the ability to collaborate with families, 8am to 5pm by telephone at 916-278-6639, students, or by an email address at [email protected]. or colleagues, Education. in ways which demonstrate the different skills and behaviors that are expected of them as professional educators. The Rice Education program at the University’s Susanne M. They demonstrate professionalism, Glasscock School of Continuing Studies offers a comprehensive education program that combines classes with fieldwork experiences. understanding, We also provide an environment of support for our alumni and students so that our teacher leaders are constantly growing and develop as professionals. behaviours and values which are in line with the idea that everyone can be taught. The Education course is open to Rice students pursuing jobs in teaching as well as to Rice students who are interested in learning about the complexity of the educational system and its place in the society.

The program offers fieldwork rooted in the field of education research and theory. Department of Education. The courses all include activities that allow students to apply their theories to the actual events in the classroom. The Department of Education offers undergraduate courses in Education Studies as well as Teacher Education. Our mission for the 21st century is to train and assist teachers to collaborate with students from diverse backgrounds and to be able to adapt to the educational paradigm shift that transforms our children from being passive recipients of information to active participants in the information they discover. Graduate Programs.

The Education program is a catalyst for engagement in preparing, We offer a wide range of options for those looking to complete a graduate degree. preparing, This includes separate Master’s and PhD programs, and assisting its teachers to create classrooms that are student-centered in a multi-cultural society. which lead to teacher accreditation, It emphasizes the importance of equity in education as well as the educational and political policies which should support that equity. and programs offered in conjunction in conjunction with Washington University’s Brown School of Social Work and the School of Medicine. Students develop a solid base in leadership for education, Our doctoral programs are dedicated to developing outstanding scholars and well-rounded teachers able to exceed and surpass the standards of the academic market both in the present and the future. assessment and classroom culture, More About Our Department. as well as instructional strategies, The Department of Education is an multidisciplinary group that bridges the theoretical and research bases of education, and abilities. the traditional discipline of study (e.g., Students will use the pedagogy and content that is culturally sensitive when working with language and learners from diverse backgrounds as this program recognizes the evolving nature the city of Houston and the country. sociology, Rice has four plans for education: psychology, A program that leads to the state of Texas teacher Certification together with an undergraduate degree in the chosen subject field(s) and the the inscription of Texas Teacher Certification on the student’s Rice transcript of academics and an Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) which can be completed in conjunction with the Rice bachelor’s degree, and history) and the profession of education. with typically an additional year of studies and an Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) for pre-service teachers, Our research programs cover many different disciplines, and an Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) for teachers with experience with an option to earn principal accreditation. methodsological perspectives (e.g., Rice Education program Rice Education program balances academic respect for the environment and Texas Education Agency (TEA) compliance. qualitative and quantitative) as well as different levels of analysis, Students who want more information on the program for education are advised to talk with an advisor from the department of Education at Rice’s Susanne M. from the individual to the complex system. Glasscock School of Continuing Studies . Every one of us operates from a disciplinary standpoint However, Texas Teaching (TEA) Credentials (Texas Teacher and Principal Certificates) we are also able to take advantage of other perspectives since interactions between disciplines are essential for understanding and influencing the complicated realm of educational.

Rice has been approved by the State of Texas to offer teacher training programs in the following areas arts, Together as a team we’re striving to alter the educational along with other institutions that create inequality and inequity within our society. English language arts and reading and the history of Latin and life sciences math, This is evident in our commitment to combating systemic discrimination and achieving racial equality in the summer of 2020 (click here to read the statement). physical sciences maths/physics, In addition, science social studies, our departmental focus which is " Equalizing Educational Opportunity: Spanish, Inclusion, and the principalship. Equity and Success in Schools, If they are able to successfully complete an exam in the Rice Education program, Classrooms and Communities " summarizes this effort. which includes state-mandated exams to be taken by teachers, Our graduate and undergraduate programs are designed to help students reach their desires, the students will be referred to be considered for the Texas teacher certification. whether it’s to help young minds develop or discover how human beings learn, This is when the Texas Education Agency (TEA) is then able to award the Texas is teacher Certification (for grades 7 through 12) as well as Principal Certification. or understand educational institutions and the policies. Higher Education Act Title II Reports.

Students are able to explore their interests, The Higher Education Act (HEA) of the U.S.