The College of Education and Human Development takes pride in providing a first-rate education that equips our students with the skills to respond to today’s educational challenges and the imagination to solve the challenges of the future. COEHD offers you the opportunity to interact and engage with faculties who have earned national and international recognition for their scholarship. Our faculty is committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service. We challenge you to make the best of your educational experience by taking every opportunity to engage in campus life, extracurricular activities, programs, and services.

COEHD Scholarships

Below is a list of scholarships offered through generous donors to COEHD students. Fall Scholarship applications are open from January through March and are awarded in the fall semester. Spring scholarships are open from late August to November 15 and are awarded in the spring semester.

All Scholarships can be accessed via

UTSA Scholarship Hub

The Baptist Health Foundations Scholarship
Open to students pursuing a M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling in the College of Education and Human Development.

Bank of America Scholarship
Open to undergraduate and graduate students for internships and scholarships. Students must be enrolled full-time and actively pursuing a degree. The recipient must be doing field or practicum work at the Navarro Academy or the Edgewood Cardenas Child Development Center.

BESO Scholarships

  • The Guadalupe Harber Scholarship
  • The Rodolfo Jacobson Scholarship
  • The Riojas Family Memorial Scholarship

Open to undergraduate students seeking a bilingual teaching certificate. Applicants must be members of BESO.

Willian Broadus Annual Scholarship in African American Studies
Open to students actively pursuing a minor in African American Studies in the Department of Race, Ethnicity, Gender and Sexuality Studies and enrolled full-time. An exception to full-time enrollment may be granted by the Dean of the College on a case-by-case basis when the student is not required to take a full course load to graduate, provided the student is enrolled a minimum of half-time.

Charles Butt Scholarship for Aspiring Teachers
The Raising Texas Teachers (RTT) program awards the Charles Butt Scholarship for Aspiring Teachers. This scholarship provides $8,000 -$10,000 annually, renewable for up to four years, as well as ongoing training and development opportunities, mentorship from sitting public school educators and participation in a statewide aspiring teachers network facilitated by the Raise Your Hand Texas Foundation. This scholarship is available to students in the UTSA Signature Teacher Residency Model, incoming undergraduate freshmen, transfer students and dual credit high school students committed to pursue the teaching profession through our teacher preparation program.

Laura Carter Memorial Fellowship
Open to graduate students actively pursuing a degree in the Department of Counseling. Preference will be given to students in their practicum.

The Dewey Davis, Ph.D., First Professor at UTSA, Endowed Scholarship
Open to undergraduate students seeking secondary science certification in their clinical teaching semester.

Samjatha Govindaraju Endowed Graduate Scholarship
Open to students enrolled full-time as determined by the University and actively pursuing a master’s in Special Education. An exception to full-time enrollment may be granted by the Dean of the College on a case-by-case basis when the student is not required to take a full course load to graduate, provided the student is enrolled at least half-time.

Jodie W. McCarley Scholarship for Future Coaches of Female Athletes
Open to undergraduate students, including entering freshmen and transfer students, who will be enrolled full-time or participating in their professional clinical teaching semester when the scholarship is awarded. Students must be actively pursuing a degree at the university with the intent of becoming a coach of women's athletics or women's EC-12 physical education or coaching program.

The Onderdonk Family Memorial Scholarship
Open to undergraduate students in their clinical teaching semester who have completed meaningful community service in the last 5 years.

The Vanessa Aliyah Harrison Memorial Scholarship
Open to undergraduate students who will be enrolled in their clinical teaching next semester and are seeking teacher certification in 4 - 8 language arts, reading, social studies (LARSS), or a B.A. in English with teacher certification in secondary English.

Accelerated Certification Program (post-baccalaureate)
Students seeking teacher certification at the undergraduate level in 4 - 8 LARSS or secondary English. Students must be enrolled full-time at the time of application and must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 or better.

The Harold T. and H. Joyce Cook Scholarship
Open to undergraduate students pursuing an interdisciplinary studies degree and seeking teacher certification at the elementary (EC-6 or 4-8) level. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and financial need.

The Carol Fitzgerald Dodge Endowed Scholarship
Open to undergraduate or post-baccalaureate students seeking teacher certification in language arts, foreign languages, math, or science. Post-baccalaureate students seeking certification in such areas as counselor, principal, or superintendent certification may also apply. Students must have full-time status, (12 semester hours for undergraduates and 9 semester hours for post-baccalaureate); a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0, and financial need.

Dr. Arcadia Lopez Endowed Scholarship
Open to undergraduate or Accelerated Certification Program (post-baccalaureate) students seeking teacher certification in bilingual education.

The Angie Martinez Memorial Scholarship
Open to undergraduate students pursuing an interdisciplinary studies degree and seeking teacher certification at the elementary (EC-6 or 4-8) level. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and financial need.

The Albar and Englantina Pena Memorial Scholarship
Open to undergraduate students seeking bilingual teaching certification; Applicants must be members of BESO.

The Endowed Pythagoras Scholarship for Math Teachers
Open to undergraduate students seeking high school math certification.

Linda J Rasmussen Scholarship in Women's Studies
Open to students enrolled full-time and actively pursuing a degree in Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies.

The Katie N. Reed Endowed Scholarship
Open to undergraduate COEHD students and entering freshmen as well as College of Science and College of Liberal and Fine Arts majors with teacher certification. Applicants must be first-generation college students with a minimum cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 and financial need.

The Ruben Tey Memorial Scholarship
Open to undergraduate students enrolled in the College of Education and Human Development who are actively pursuing teacher certification. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and financial need.

The Dianna Lynn Tidwell Endowed Scholarship
Open to all Texas high school graduates seeking special education certification. Applicants must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.

The Belinda Villarreal-Nelson Memorial Scholarship
Open to undergraduate students interested in becoming educators in the following areas: English, math, science, bilingual education, and special education.

Undergraduate Student Resources

Teach Grant

The Teacher Education Assistance for College and Higher Education (TEACH) Grant helps students who plan to teach in high-need fields at the secondary or elementary level.

TEA Loan Forgiveness

Every year TEA submits a list of teacher shortage areas by subject matter and a list of designated low-income schools to the U.S. Department of Education. Teachers with certain types of student loans may qualify for partial loan forgiveness, deferment, or cancellation benefits.

Voya Scholarship

5,000 scholarships are available to teacher candidates. For more information email ate@utsa.edu or call 210-458-6170.

Cynthia L. Schneider Mathematics Preservice Teacher Scholarship Application

Any student attending a Texas college, university (public or private), or Texas-approved alternative certification entity and who plans on student teaching during the upcoming school year in order to pursue teacher certification at the elementary, middle, or secondary level with a specialization or teaching field in mathematics is eligible to apply. Applications are due by May 31 each year.

SAISD-UTSA Connection

UTSA is committed to providing high-quality, affordable education for anyone who wishes to pursue a degree. SAISD-UTSA Connection is a tuition promise program that aims to make college more accessible and affordable to graduating high school students from the San Antonio ISD from middle- and low-income families. Qualifying students will have their tuition and mandatory fees covered 100% for up to four academic years (eight consecutive fall/spring semesters) as long as students maintain eligibility.

Texas Association for the Education of Young Children

T.E.A.C.H information sessions for early childhood educators. Visit https://texasaeyc.org/events/list/ or Email taeyc@texasaeyc.org.

Firstmark Foundation: Cunningham Scholarships

$1,000 scholarship for any UTSA student. Must have or create a Firstmark account.

San Antonio Ready to Work: For Teacher Candidates

  • Ready to Work can provide tuition assistance, resources, and employment once you graduate.
  • View FAQ Sheet

Confirm Eligibility

  • Must be a resident of San Antonio
    • Note that municipalities within San Antonio are not eligible (like Balcones Heights and Leon Valley, etc.)
    • If you live in Bexar County and you or a family member has served in the military, you may qualify. 
  • Must be 18 years or older
  • Eligible to work in the U.S.

Household income

  • No more than 250% of the federal poverty guidelines
    • Currently less than $37,650 for an individual or $78,000 for a household of four.

Apply Online

  • Create an account: 
    • Click on New Applicant to create an account and begin your application, or enter your login information to check your application status.
  • Fill out and submit application.
    • Ready to Work will send an email confirmation with further information.
    • Ready to Work will call for next steps. Read about eligibility documents.
  • On the catalog page, scroll to "UTSA College of Education and Human Development.

Need assistance with the application? Contact COEHD Student Success at coehdstudentsuccesscenter@utsa.edu or call 210-458-4416.

Some deadlines can change from year to year. Be sure to visit the scholarship websites to confirm the actual date as well as to learn more about the scholarships. Some online scholarship applications may only be posted during certain times of the year. Watch for the posting dates so that you can return to the website as soon as the application is available.

Each application has its own mailing address. Make sure you send your application to the address specified on the scholarship form. COEHD is not responsible for the content and deadlines in these external listings. It is the student's responsibility to verify the deadlines and eligibility requirements.

Please direct external scholarship inquiries to: COEHD.Undergraduate@utsa.edu

Learn more about External Scholarships

Go to External Scholarships

Graduate Student Resources

Training must be completed within 30 days of hire. Upon completion of training, please print your certificate.

In order to have a complete employment file, the following documents must be turned in. You will be notified if any of the following are missing.

  1. Graduate Assistant Handbook Acknowledgement Page
  2. Conflict of Interest Policy Acknowledgement Page
  3. Directory Info Sheet
  4. Graduate School Agreement
  5. Graduate School Assistantship Application with Resume attached
  6. Completion of Compliance Training Certificate

Doctoral students must fill out paperwork for several milestones they reach throughout their candidacy.

Watch these How-To Videos to assist with completing these Doctoral forms for each milestone below:

Application to Candidacy

Completion of Qualifying Exam

Completion of Dissertation Form

Dissertation Proposal Form

Updated Doctoral Dissertation Committee

Congratulations on being admitted to one of COEHD's doctoral programs and we're excited you have chosen UTSA! We have compiled helpful tips and resources to assist your transition into your program and coursework this fall.

Download Doctoral Program Guide

As a student, you have access to a wealth of free and low-cost resources from areas and offices across the university. Below are some of those resources. If you have questions or need assistance, please reach out to your Student Development Specialist.

One Stop Enrollment Center

Home of Financial Aid, the Registrar’s Office, and Fiscal Services

Academic Calendar

Important dates and deadlines, including registration deadlines, payment deadlines, term start, and end dates

Counseling and Mental Health Services

Provides individual counseling, group counseling, psychiatry, and same-day consultations

Student Health Services

Virtual and in-person appointments with a healthcare provider

The Writing Center

Assistance with all writing assignments, in-person and online tutoring available

Libraries

Access to physical library and catalog, online databases/resources, workshops and events

Parking

Purchase parking passes, temporary passes, view parking maps

VIA Link (through UTSA Parking)

Free on-demand ride-sharing program through VIA Transportation (must have VIA U-Pass)

UTSACard

Order new or replacement student ID cards through Campus Services

Dreamers Resource Center

Resources and information to support the success of UTSA Dreamers

Graduate School Diversity Resources

List of resources and links for diversity initiatives and services

UTSA Student Affairs

Training, education, programming, resources, and more!

COEHD Equipment Loaner Program

Rent computer equipment for an entire semester for FREE for COEHD students

COEHD On-Campus Lab

Reserve space in one of our on-campus labs (either on Main Campus or Downtown Campus)

UTSA Dining

Information about current dining options by campus, hours, special events or promotions

COVID-19 Vaccine Information

Upcoming on-campus clinics, links to resources and information about COVID-19

Student Assistant Services

Student Ombudsperson, assistance with academic and non-academic matters

Title IX Office

Resources and assistance related to discrimination; Title IX reporting

Housing and Residence Life

Information on on-campus housing and living options

Student Activities

Learn more about the different student organizations and events happening on campus

Welcome Center

Campus tours and information

Sarabia Family Counseling Center

Free/low-cost mental health services for the community

Tech Café

Assistance with technology needs, application/account access

Roadrunner Pantry/Whataburger Resource Room

Free and open to all UTSA students; access to food pantry and non-perishable items

Student Travel

Information, rules, regulations, and required documents for student travel

Website: https://www.utsa.edu/students/travel.html

Graduate School

Resources for current graduate students

Graduate Student Professional Development Award

Travel grants are available for those presenting at conferences & meetings

Save these resources!

Download the PDF guide

The COEHD Dean's Graduate Research Grant application is now closed. If more funds become available or the portal should open again, a message will be sent to students to apply. Graduate Students are encouraged to apply for funding through the Graduate School and the Graduate School Professional Development Award using the link below.

Marketable Skills

Master of Arts in Bicultural-Bilingual Education

Students will develop the ability to engage in the following skills:

Soft Skills

  • Advocacy
  • Collaboration
  • Critical thinking
  • Analysis

Hard Skills

  • Effective delivery of presentations
  • Instructional design for bilingual learners
  • Dual-language program evaluation

Master of Arts in Teaching English as a Second Language

Students will develop the ability to engage in the following skills:

Soft Skills

  • Critical thinking
  • Communication
  • Problem-solving
  • Computer literacy
  • Sensitivity toward and respect for the myriad of diversities represented in the student population

Hard Skills

  • Understanding of how to provide instruction that will facilitate the acquisition of English language and literacy development as well as cognitive academic language and skills
  • Implementation and management of standards-based ESL and content instruction
  • Planning and using appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, and equipment that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students
  • Concentration, interpretation of policy and procedures, reasoning, analysis, and differentiation.
  • Use of technology to strengthen the teaching/learning process

Doctor of Philosophy in Culture, Literacy, and Language

Students will develop the ability to engage in the following skills:

Soft Skills

  • Critical thinking
  • Effective organization and communication of ideas in oral presentations
  • Collaboration
  • Working with diverse groups and bi/multilingual, bi/multicultural groups
  • Writing in multiple genres and formats

Hard Skills

  • Problem-solving
  • Writing grant proposals
  • Comprehending and synthesizing large amounts of data

Master of Education in School Counseling

Students will develop the ability to engage in the following skills:

Soft Skills

  • Advocacy
  • Collaboration
  • Ethical decision making
  • Problem-solving
  • Verbal and written communication

Hard Skills

  • Critical incident response
  • Selection and use of assessment tools and interpretation of results
  • Counseling
  • Program data collection and management
  • Program development and management

Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Students will develop the ability to engage in the following skills:

Soft Skills

  • Conflict resolution
  • Creativity
  • Critical thinking
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Problem-solving

Hard Skills

  • Counseling
  • Data management
  • Diagnosis of mental health issues
  • Mental health service delivery across the continuum of care
  • Psychological testing and assessment

Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education and Supervision

Students will develop the ability to engage in the following skills:

Soft Skills

  • Creativity
  • Critical thinking
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Problem-solving
  • Supervising

Hard Skills

  • Data management
  • Research and analytic skills
  • Teaching and training
  • Counseling
  • Mental health service delivery across the continuum of care

Master of Education in Educational Leadership

Students will develop the ability to engage in the following skills:

Soft Skills

  • Problem-solving
  • Decision making
  • Communication skills
  • Promoting an awareness and appreciation of diversity
  • Advocacy skills

Hard Skills

  • Collection and analysis of quantitative and qualitative data
  • Monitoring of staff to ensure the use of multiple forms of student data to inform instruction and intervention decisions
  • Facilitation of campus participation in collaborative district planning, implementation, monitoring, and revision of the curriculum
  • Analysis of student work to identify the gaps between student performance and the exemplar in order to identify the highest leverage misconception
  • Prioritization of instruction and student achievement by understanding, sharing, and promoting a clear definition of high-quality instruction

Master of Education in Higher Education Administration

Students will develop the ability to engage in the following skills:

Soft Skills

  • Ethical behavior and engagement of others in a friendly/outgoing manner
  • Development of alternative solutions to problems
  • Effective verbal and written communication
  • Effective collaboration with individuals in teams, assuming different roles as appropriate
  • Sensitivity to equity issues in educational settings

Hard Skills

  • Development and use of assessment and evaluation tools to inform practice and policy
  • Use of research and theoretical perspectives and frameworks to guide practice
  • Effective development and implementation of programs for student development and successful student outcomes
  • Analysis of problems from a critical theory perspective (legal, policy, and historical)
  • Identification of problems from a social justice perspective and development of critical and effective solutions

Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Leadership

Students will develop the ability to engage in the following skills:

Soft Skills

  • Strong written and oral communication
  • Enhanced problem solving
  • Continued development of critical thinking
  • Effective contribution to team projects

Hard Skills

  • Collection and analysis of qualitative and quantitative data
  • Critical analysis of research literature
  • Development of appropriate research designs
  • Synthesis of theoretical frameworks in education research

Master of Arts in Educational Psychology

Students will develop the ability to engage in the following skills:

Soft Skills

  • Interpersonal skills
  • Problem-solving
  • Written communication
  • Analysis
  • Critical thinking

Hard Skills

  • Test administration
  • Scholarly writing
  • Provision of responsive educational and psychological services to the local community
  • Evaluation of the efficacy of programs and interventions
  • Provision of support to others in the determination of the risk/benefit ratio of programs and interventions

Master of Arts in School Psychology

Students will develop the ability to engage in the following skills:

Soft Skills

  • Computer literacy
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Problem-solving
  • Coordination with others
  • Service orientation

Hard Skills

  • Psychological assessment
  • Counseling
  • Mastery of specialized computer technology and software systems
  • Crisis intervention
  • Research

Master of Arts In Curriculum And Instruction

Students will develop the ability to engage in the following skills:

Soft Skills

  • Problem-Solving
  • Promotion of equity and social justice
  • Critical thinking
  • International collaborations
  • Facilitation of productive dialogue among multiple stakeholders

Hard Skills

  • Analysis of the effects of policy on classroom practice
  • Reimagination of curriculum and instruction to be culturally responsive and sustainable
  • Use of research to inform practice
  • Assessment design
  • Connection of knowledge across disciplines

B.S. in Mexican-American Studies

Students will develop the ability to engage in the following skills:

Soft Skills

  • Communication
  • Problem-solving
  • Collaboration
  • Organization
  • Research
  • Attention to detail
  • Building of effective relationships
  • Computer literacy
  • Creativity
  • Multi-tasking
  • Troubleshooting
  • Time management
  • Effective delivery of presentations

B.S. in Women's Studies

Students will develop the ability to engage in the following skills:

Soft Skills

  • Communication
  • Research
  • Advocacy
  • Creativity

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