University of Houston: Psychological, Health, and Learning Sciences

10/20/2022

We’re hiring for seven faculty positions! Please share as you can’t top working at one of the most diverse public research universities in one of the nation’s largest and most diverse cities — with great food, culture, parks and more!

OPEN POSITIONS
*Early Childhood Education (assistant/associate professor)
*Literacy Education (assistant professor)
*Medical Education (endowed professor; joint position with the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine)
*School Psychology (assistant professor)
*Social Studies Education (assistant/associate professor)
*Special Populations (assistant professor)
*Teaching and Teacher Education (non-tenure track, clinical assistant professor)

Details and how to apply: https://uh.edu/education/hiring-faculty-2022-23/

10/20/2022

Our APA-accredited doctoral program in school psychology is recruiting for a new class of students! Our faculty look forward to meeting interested candidates during a virtual information session Thursday, Oct. 27 at 4 p.m. A master’s degree is not required to apply, and GRE waivers are available. Details for the info session: https://tinyurl.com/UHCOE-RecruitEvents.

05/15/2022

Congrats, Forever Coogs!

04/30/2022

Photo recap from our Research Symposium today! Huge thanks to Dr. Sarah Mire & Doctoral Student Fre’Dasia Daniels for their planning! Thanks to all the presenters and congrats to all award recipients!

04/18/2022

Congrats to our HDFS faculty! 🎉🎉🎉

University of Houston: Human Development and Family Studies University of Houston College of Education
Toya Conston Erica Jordan

03/10/2022

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Our faculty are rising to UH’s challenge to increase research activity! The following professors have drawn university recognition for earning major grants (unless indicated otherwise) over the last two years: Consuelo Arbona, Ann Chen, Virmarie Correa-Fernández, Marcel de Dios, Conra Gist, Elsa Gonzalez (grant/National Science Foundation CAREER award), Jorge Gonzalez, Jacqueline Hawkins, Cathy Horn, Milena Keller-Margulis, Dave Louis (Fulbright award), Anne McClellan, Lyle McKinney (Fulbright award), Rosenda Murillo (high-impact publication), Ezemenari Obasi, April Peters-Hawkins, Lorraine Reitzel, Augustina Reyes, Kristi Santi and Amber Thompson.

01/20/2022

UH alumnus Abdias Samuel Sapon was a shy student who struggled with public speaking until he participated in a paid internship program designed to train Hispanic nutrition educators. Professor Norma Olvera led the project. “She believed in me when I couldn’t believe in myself,” Sapon said.

Now, up to 50 more students of color will get the chance to learn from Olvera and collaborators in a similar internship program thanks to a $500,000 grant from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture. “It’s an excellent opportunity,” Olvera said. Learn more: https://uh.edu/education/features/nolvera-path/.

10/14/2021

A first-generation college student, Meggan Gittens understands how difficult navigating university can be. She became an academic adviser to help other struggling students find internships, get involved on campus and successfully graduate. “It’s not over until it’s 100% over,” Gittens tells her students. “There’re always ways to work hard for what you really want.” Learn more: https://www.uh.edu/education/features/mgittens/

10/14/2021

The national Trainers of School Psychology recently recognized Professor Jorge Gonzalez as a contemporary Latinx leader in the field of school psychology. “This recognition brings to the foreground the changing landscape of American society and the importance of early intervention for culturally and linguistically diverse children, youth and families,” said Gonzalez, whose research focuses on bilingual literacy. “I invest in research to make a difference in the everyday lives of Latinx families.” Felicidades, Professor Gonzalez!

10/14/2021

As Asian Americans face a higher than usual unemployment rate and increased discrimination, don’t miss this special guest lecture by Alvin Leung, a visiting professor from Hong Kong University. He’ll discuss trends and interventions for supporting the career aspirations of Asian Americans in a virtual event Wednesday, Oct 27 or Thursday, Oct. 28 at 11:30 a.m. Please RSVP today: https://tinyurl.com/LeungOct21.

10/14/2021

In response to continuing challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, we are offering GRE waivers for nearly all of our graduate programs through the fall, spring and summer 2022 semesters. Details here: https://uh.edu/education/admissions/graduate/admission-app-instructions/test-scores