College of Education - Tarleton State

College of Education - Tarleton State For the educators, the thinkers, and the helpers β€” this is your college.

Follow along as we share the stories, wins, and impacts of Tarleton State University's College of Education.

π»π‘Žπ‘£π‘’ π‘¦π‘œπ‘’ β„Žπ‘’π‘Žπ‘Ÿπ‘‘? πŸ“’Tarleton State’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling master’s program earned maximum accreditation from t...
09/03/2026

π»π‘Žπ‘£π‘’ π‘¦π‘œπ‘’ β„Žπ‘’π‘Žπ‘Ÿπ‘‘? πŸ“’

Tarleton State’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling master’s program earned maximum accreditation from the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).

β€œCACREP reaccreditation of our Clinical Mental Health Counseling program reflects our continued commitment to preparing counselors who are ready to make a real difference in the lives of the clients and communities they serve,” said Dean of the College of Education Dr. Lesley Leach. β€œThis is a proud moment for our faculty, our students, and the entire College of Education.”

This reaffirmation earned Tarleton State the maximum 8-year reaffirmation after a comprehensive review of curriculum, clinical training, faculty, assessment processes, and student experiences, including interviews with students and alumni.

Learn more about this recent update in the press release: tarleton.edu/news/clinical-mental-health-counseling-masters-program-earns-maximum-accreditation/

𝐷𝑖𝑑 π‘¦π‘œπ‘’ π‘˜π‘›π‘œπ‘€?πŸ’‘Tarleton State has offered a counseling program since 1978.The Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) de...
09/03/2026

𝐷𝑖𝑑 π‘¦π‘œπ‘’ π‘˜π‘›π‘œπ‘€?πŸ’‘Tarleton State has offered a counseling program since 1978.

The Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) degree program started in 2015 and produces between 50 and 70 graduates each year. The specialized practice area degree program is currently offered at the Stephenville, Fort Worth, and Waco campuses.

The CMHC program has been accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs since 2016 and just recently earned the maximum 8-year reaffirmation through October 2034.

Visit programs.tarleton.edu/program/m-s-in-clinical-mental-health-counseling/ to learn more about this 60-credit-hour graduate program!

Have you heard about the College of Education π·π‘’π‘Žπ‘›β€™π‘  πΆπ‘–π‘Ÿπ‘π‘™π‘’?The Dean’s Circle is a community of alumni, faculty, staff, ...
08/29/2026

Have you heard about the College of Education π·π‘’π‘Žπ‘›β€™π‘  πΆπ‘–π‘Ÿπ‘π‘™π‘’?

The Dean’s Circle is a community of alumni, faculty, staff, and friends who, through annual leadership gifts, provide critical support that enables the College of Education to seize opportunities as it strives toward its goal of excellence.

To foster programs, scholarships, and research that shape the leaders of tomorrow, the College relies on the generosity of donors. Join us as we continue a tradition of excellence in the College of Education at Tarleton State University.πŸ’œ

tarleton.edu/coe/deans-circle/

Enhance your skills with our new, fully online Online Teaching and Learning Certificate!Participants will complete two c...
08/26/2026

Enhance your skills with our new, fully online Online Teaching and Learning Certificate!

Participants will complete two consecutive courses and engage in applied learning activities that allow them to immediately implement concepts in their own educational settings.

πŸ’»EDTC 5353 – Designing Online Learning Environments
πŸ’»EDTC 5354 – Facilitating Online Environments

π‘‡π‘€π‘œ π‘π‘œπ‘’π‘Ÿπ‘ π‘’π‘ . 𝑂𝑛𝑒 π‘π‘’π‘Ÿπ‘‘π‘–π‘“π‘–π‘π‘Žπ‘‘π‘’.

Explore more here➑️ tarleton.edu/extendeded/certificate-in-online-teaching-and-learning/

β€œπ‘‡β„Žπ‘’π‘¦ π‘‘π‘œ π‘Ž π‘€π‘œπ‘›π‘‘π‘’π‘Ÿπ‘“π‘’π‘™ π‘—π‘œπ‘ π‘π‘Ÿπ‘’π‘π‘Žπ‘Ÿπ‘–π‘›π‘” π‘‘β„Žπ‘’π‘–π‘Ÿ π‘‘π‘’π‘Žπ‘β„Žπ‘’π‘Ÿπ‘ /π‘Žπ‘‘π‘šπ‘–π‘›π‘–π‘ π‘‘π‘Ÿπ‘Žπ‘‘π‘œπ‘Ÿπ‘  π‘ π‘œ π‘‘β„Žπ‘Žπ‘‘ π‘‘β„Žπ‘’π‘¦ π‘Žπ‘Ÿπ‘’ 𝑠𝑒𝑐𝑐𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑓𝑒𝑙 𝑖𝑛 π‘‘β„Žπ‘’π‘–π‘Ÿ π‘—π‘œπ‘π‘ .” Kelly Magi...
08/26/2026

β€œπ‘‡β„Žπ‘’π‘¦ π‘‘π‘œ π‘Ž π‘€π‘œπ‘›π‘‘π‘’π‘Ÿπ‘“π‘’π‘™ π‘—π‘œπ‘ π‘π‘Ÿπ‘’π‘π‘Žπ‘Ÿπ‘–π‘›π‘” π‘‘β„Žπ‘’π‘–π‘Ÿ π‘‘π‘’π‘Žπ‘β„Žπ‘’π‘Ÿπ‘ /π‘Žπ‘‘π‘šπ‘–π‘›π‘–π‘ π‘‘π‘Ÿπ‘Žπ‘‘π‘œπ‘Ÿπ‘  π‘ π‘œ π‘‘β„Žπ‘Žπ‘‘ π‘‘β„Žπ‘’π‘¦ π‘Žπ‘Ÿπ‘’ 𝑠𝑒𝑐𝑐𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑓𝑒𝑙 𝑖𝑛 π‘‘β„Žπ‘’π‘–π‘Ÿ π‘—π‘œπ‘π‘ .” Kelly Magin

Kelly Magin earned her B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies and her M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction from Tarleton State University. She currently serves as the Executive Director of Curriculum and Instruction for Stephenville ISD.

What could your Tarleton State education do for you? πŸŽ“ Explore our education programs at tarleton.edu/coe.

π‘€π‘œπ‘šπ‘’π‘›π‘‘π‘’π‘š. At Tarleton State, your future begins with the drive to make a difference. Whether you want to lead a classroo...
08/22/2026

π‘€π‘œπ‘šπ‘’π‘›π‘‘π‘’π‘š. At Tarleton State, your future begins with the drive to make a difference. Whether you want to lead a classroom, support families, guide mental health journeys, or better understand people and society, you are sure to find your path forward with our Education programs.

We want your semester to be full of meaningful learning experiences, supportive faculty, and opportunities to apply your knowledge in a variety of settings.

Where passion meets purpose: Explore your College of Education at tarleton.edu/coe/

Looking for someone? It’s the beginning of the semester, and you might have questions. If you are searching for contact ...
08/20/2026

Looking for someone? It’s the beginning of the semester, and you might have questions.

If you are searching for contact information for an instructor or have questions for the College of Education office, find phone numbers and email addresses on our website at tarleton.edu/coe/people/.

π»π‘œπ‘€ π‘‘π‘œ 𝑒𝑓𝑓𝑒𝑐𝑑𝑖𝑣𝑒 π‘’π‘‘π‘’π‘π‘Žπ‘‘π‘œπ‘Ÿπ‘  π‘π‘Ÿπ‘’π‘Žπ‘‘π‘’ π‘’π‘›π‘”π‘Žπ‘”π‘–π‘›π‘” π‘œπ‘›π‘™π‘–π‘›π‘’ π‘™π‘’π‘Žπ‘Ÿπ‘›π‘–π‘›π‘” 𝑒π‘₯π‘π‘’π‘Ÿπ‘–π‘’π‘›π‘π‘’π‘  π‘‘β„Žπ‘Žπ‘‘ π‘ π‘’π‘π‘π‘œπ‘Ÿπ‘‘ 𝑠𝑑𝑒𝑑𝑒𝑛𝑑 𝑠𝑒𝑐𝑐𝑒𝑠𝑠 𝑖𝑛 π‘£π‘–π‘Ÿπ‘‘π‘’π‘Žπ‘™ π‘π‘™π‘Žπ‘ π‘ π‘Ÿπ‘œπ‘œπ‘š...
08/16/2026

π»π‘œπ‘€ π‘‘π‘œ 𝑒𝑓𝑓𝑒𝑐𝑑𝑖𝑣𝑒 π‘’π‘‘π‘’π‘π‘Žπ‘‘π‘œπ‘Ÿπ‘  π‘π‘Ÿπ‘’π‘Žπ‘‘π‘’ π‘’π‘›π‘”π‘Žπ‘”π‘–π‘›π‘” π‘œπ‘›π‘™π‘–π‘›π‘’ π‘™π‘’π‘Žπ‘Ÿπ‘›π‘–π‘›π‘” 𝑒π‘₯π‘π‘’π‘Ÿπ‘–π‘’π‘›π‘π‘’π‘  π‘‘β„Žπ‘Žπ‘‘ π‘ π‘’π‘π‘π‘œπ‘Ÿπ‘‘ 𝑠𝑑𝑒𝑑𝑒𝑛𝑑 𝑠𝑒𝑐𝑐𝑒𝑠𝑠 𝑖𝑛 π‘£π‘–π‘Ÿπ‘‘π‘’π‘Žπ‘™ π‘π‘™π‘Žπ‘ π‘ π‘Ÿπ‘œπ‘œπ‘šπ‘ ?πŸ’‘

The NEW Online Teaching and Learning Certificate prepares K-12 educators to design, facilitate, and improve high-quality online and blended learning environments. As a participant, you will explore instructional design principles, online teaching pedagogy, student engagement strategies, communication techniques, and best practices for supporting learners in virtual settings.

The first classes start this semester! Register here: tarleton.edu/extendeded/certificate-in-online-teaching-and-learning/

Just a few of our college's volunteers ready to help welcome students during Texan Move-In. πŸ’œ
08/14/2026

Just a few of our college's volunteers ready to help welcome students during Texan Move-In. πŸ’œ

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