WELCOME FROM DR. MICHAEL A. DE MIRANDA
Howdy, and welcome to the College of Education and Human Development!
Rooted in the Land-Grant Act and mission signed by Abraham Lincoln on July 2, 1862, “to educate people…,” our College remains a beacon of excellence, advancing pedagogy, discovery and research in education, health, and human resource development.
We are home to four academic departments and world-class faculty with diverse research interests that enrich the strength of our undergraduate and graduate programs. Their research also serves as a catalyst for innovation in teaching and translates into solutions that address real-world challenges.
Our College is one of the top producers of teachers in Texas, including in high-need areas such as math, science, special education and bilingual education. Our graduates in education, human resource development, kinesiology and sport management also enjoy fulfilling careers across the nation and around the globe. In addition, our master’s and doctoral students often take on leadership roles in education, business, sports and more after experiencing our on-campus and online programs.
As you explore our website, I hope you sense our unwavering commitment to our student’s success — from our exceptional faculty and staff to our cutting-edge facilities and experiential learning opportunities. At Texas A&M University, you gain much more than a degree; you receive an academic and professional foundation to address the challenges of tomorrow.
We believe in the potential of every student. Our mission is to support our students in becoming the next generation of leaders and change agents, transforming lives at every stage. I invite you to join us in answering the call to Lead by Example, as thousands of Fightin’ Texas Aggies have done before.
We look forward to welcoming you soon.
Michael A. de Miranda, Ph.D.
Reta Haynes Endowed Chair
Dean of the College of Education & Human Development
About the Dean
Dr. Michael A. de Miranda has served the College of Education and Human Development at Texas A&M University since 2016 and was appointed Dean for the college in June 2022 after serving as Interim Dean since September 2021. He is a Professor, holder of the Reta Haynes Endowed Chair, and previously served as head of the Department of Teaching, Learning, and Culture.
Prior to joining the university, he held a joint appointment in the College of Education and the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Colorado State University.
Dr. de Miranda’s research focuses on the development of young STEM teachers, specifically in learning, cognition and instruction in engineering and technology education. His teaching areas are statistics, quantitative research design and analysis, program evaluation, engineering teaching methods and engineering design.
He received his Ph.D. from the University of California Riverside in education with an emphasis in educational psychology and earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from California State University, Long Beach.
Transformational Impacts
As a part of a land grant university, we are called to do more. Our faculty, staff, and administration came together two years ago to commit to not just teaching, research, and service, but to making a transformational impact on society.
We address education’s most urgent challenges and remain at the forefront of the fight to improve educational achievement. In health and wellness, we conduct research that informs policy and practice, ultimately improving the quality of life for countless individuals. And across every focus, we prepare the absolute best leaders of tomorrow and set the standard for excellence.