Welcome from the Department Head
Howdy! I would like to welcome you to the Department of Teaching, Learning, and Culture (TLAC) at Texas A&M University. Our department has a history of preparing teachers, educational leaders, and educational researchers since its inception in 1969. Over the years, the faculty have been actively developing various programs in responding to changes in the state certification regulations and society's needs. The department currently offers a B.S. degree in Interdisciplinary Studies; teacher certifications in PreK-6, Middle Grades 4-8, and Secondary 8-12; Master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction; Ph.D. degree in Curriculum and Instruction; and online M.Ed. and online executive Ed.D. programs.
As one of four departments in the College of Education and Human Development, TLAC is currently home to about 1600 undergraduate students, 400 graduate students, 48 faculty members, 24 staff members, and 52 graduate assistants. From 2005-2010, we have produced over 2600 teachers, 470 Master’s and 100 Ph.D. graduates. The department values interdisciplinary collaborations, multicultural and international education, and has outstanding faculty, staff, and students.
I hope this website can help you learn more about the history of the department, our academic programs, our nationally and internationally recognized faculty, and their research interests and collaborations. It is our goal to provide you with an informative view and a working knowledge of the department. Thank you for visiting with us online. Please let us know if you have any questions or suggestions.
Regards,
Yeping Li, Ph.D.
Professor and Department Head
Claude H. Everett, Jr. Endowed Chair in Education
