Welcome New Students Class 2029!
Academics
We offer undergraduate programs leading to a bachelor's degree (BA) and graduate programs leading to Master of Education (MEd), Education Specialist (EdS), and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees.
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research centers and labs
full-time faculty members
collaborations with Massachusetts schools (2020–2022)
faculty grants and awards (2013–2024)
Values in Practice
Read how our students, faculty, and alumni translate educational values into research and practice.
Holistic teaching, collaborative research, community engagement, social justice. These are the lenses through which we consider every aspect of education, the values we put into practice every day. They influence the ways we teach our students, conduct our research, serve our communities, and work toward a global future that is more equitable and more just.
Interdisciplinary academics and coursework
Our programs are designed to help you develop versatile leadership skills that can be applied in the classroom and your community. Whether you're interested in teaching, research, leadership—or a combination of all three—we have an academic pathway that's right for you.
Research that makes a meaningful difference
We conduct forward-thinking research that informs decisions at every level of education. Our research promotes policies, practices, and partnerships that support the creation of educational systems and communities that are diverse, just, meaningful, and impactful.
In the Spotlight
We're here for you! The Advising Center offers personalized, one-on-one guidance for Education majors, Education minors, and students in the exploratory track. Every semester students can participate in career development events, resume workshops, and community-building activities.
Welcome to EDUC!
Undergraduate Education majors share what they love about the College of Education.
Clare Simpson '23 and Hannah Walz '24 share what they love about the EDUC community.
In the News
Dr. Sarah Fefer Recognized for Scholarship and Leadership at National Conference
Dr. Sarah Fefer was recently recognized for her outstanding contributions to the field of positive behavior support—both through her scholarship and her leaders
Dr. Kate Hudson Awarded Faculty Peer Mentoring Award by the UMass ADVANCE Program
Dr. Kate Hudson was awarded the Faculty Peer Mentoring Award at the 2025 ADVANCE Annual Distinguished Lecture and Awards Reception.
Future Educator Club Visit: Hadley Public Schools Students Explore UMass Amherst’s College of Education
On Thursday, February 27, 2025, the College of Education at UMass Amherst welcomed four bright students and two dedicated teachers from Hadley Public Schools fo
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Accreditation
During its most recent visit, the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education continued accreditation for the UMass Amherst College of Education for the maximum term of 7 years from 2015 to 2022.
The College of Education was first accredited in 1962. After the College of Education's most recent reaccreditation, the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and the Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC) merged to form the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). CAEP advances excellent educator preparation through evidence-based accreditation that assures quality and supports continuous improvement to strengthen PreK–12 student learning. More information about the College's accreditation is available at NCATE's website.