University of Houston

Academics

Distinguishing Characteristics

Graduate program(s)
MEd in Curriculum and Instruction
Distinguishing characteristics of online program (as submitted by school)
iSMART (integration of Science, Mathematics & Reflective Teaching) is an online 2 year program for Texas middle school science & math teachers. Coursework focuses on the integration of science & mathematics while building in-depth content & pedagogical knowledge as well as leadership skills, all through reflective collaboration with online classmates.
School type	Public
Grad programs NCATE accredited	Yes
Grad programs TEAC accredited	Yes
Terms	Semester

Program Offerings

Advanced degree programs offered
Education Specialist N/A Ph.D. N/A Ed.D. N/A
Online master's in education degree programs	1
Concentrations with highest demand
Curriculum and Instruction Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Concentrations offered
Curriculum and Instruction Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Categories of study offered to master's students
Teaching track Yes Counseling/Psychology track N/A Administration track N/A Research/Policy track N/A

Course Offerings

Credit-granting courses

10

Veterans

G.I. Bill certified	Yes
Yellow Ribbon Program member	No
SOC Member	Yes
Credit-granting DANTES course(s)	No

Faculty

Instructional faculty that teach courses accessible online	5 full-time; 0 part-time
Instructional faculty with Ph.D. or terminal degree	100% full-time
Tenured or tenure-track faculty	4
Average experience teaching online courses	N/A
Program fully finances faculty training	Yes
Tech staff supporting faculty	8 full-time; 11 part-time

Class Size

Average class size	25
Maximum class size	25

Integration With Campus

Can earn degree entirely online	No
Can earn degree entirely abroad	N/A
Possible in-person attendance requirements
Orientations Yes Classes No Group projects/simulations No Exams No
Same academic track as campus-based program	No

Retention

One-year retention rates

Graduation

Graduation rates	N/A
Most frequent duration of time for new students to graduate	2.0 years
Program target time to graduate	2 years
Required time to earn degree	5 years