College of Education and Human Services
Impact Your Community, Change Your World
Develop the skills you need to help communities by meeting people in their circumstances and assessing their needs.
Our world-class faculty are conducting innovative research to help you reimagine teaching. You'll receive guidance and mentoring to achieve success in the classroom while taking on practical, real-world experiences to build the confidence and skills you'll need after graduation.
Additionally, our human services programs provide the knowledge and skills to positively impact individuals and communities through a comprehensive, interdisciplinary approach.
With extended locations throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex and our growing online degree program offerings, you're sure to find the perfect program that fits your busy life.
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Benefits of a Degree from A&M-Commerce
Tradition of Excellence
Continue our legacy of exceptionalism! Our students have a 97% pass rate on initial statewide teacher certification examinations.
Classroom Experience
Gain real-world, on-the-job educator training through our partnerships with local school districts.
Experiential Training
Develop your social work and counseling skills through practicum courses and internships.
World-class Faculty
Learn from world-class faculty conducting innovative educational research.
State-of-the-art Nursing and Health Sciences Building
With modern classrooms and multiple laboratories for research, the Nursing and Health Sciences building houses our nursing, body mechanics, nutrition and wellness and kinesiology programs, as well as the Biomedical Institute for Regenerative Research.
Human Performance Lab
Gain hands-on health and human performance knowledge in our Human Performance Lab and other advanced-technology facilities.
Mentor Center
We provide you with information, guidance and specialized services toward achieving your academic and career goals.
Program Costs
Current tuition fees for an undergraduate taking 12 credit hours are $4,212 for a Texas resident and $9,108 for a non-resident.
Tuition and fees for a graduate student in the College of Education and Human Services taking nine credit hours are $3,820 for a Texas resident and $7,500 for a non-resident.
Welcome from the Dean
Education has the power to change lives. It opens the door for individuals to see new possibilities and to develop skills and ideas that propel them forward. Our goal in the College of Education and Human Services is to provide an environment rich in learning opportunities that are accessible to all.
As dean, I have the pleasure of working with our faculty and professionals in the community to help shape that educational experience. By bringing the professional world into the classroom and then the classroom to the professional world, we enhance your educational experience and help you make connections that position you for future success. I also hope your experiences with us help nurture your love of learning so that you continue to seek learning opportunities, either formal or informal, throughout your life. Finally, my goal is to remove barriers to these educational experiences so that all can benefit.
A&M-Commerce has a long history of providing the type of education that opens the door to a new and better life. I believe our future in this area will be even more impressive. My sincere hope is that you'll be a part of that bright future with us.
Associate Dean
DeMarquis Hayes, Ph.D.
Dr. DeMarquis Hayes assists in managing and leading human services program initiatives within the College of Education and Human Services.
Literature Reviews in Education and Human Services
The College of Education and Human Services at A&M-Commerce is the publisher of Literature Reviews in Education and Human Services (LREHS), a peer-reviewed, open access, electronic journal that serves as a repository for high-quality literature reviews of myriad topics in education and human services. The vision is to serve as an invaluable learning resource for students, faculty, scholars, administrators and policymakers.
Featured News
A&M-Commerce Alum Receives Human Rights Award
The Texas Counseling Association recently honored A&M-Commerce alum Dr. Staussa Ervin (’98, ’05) as the recipient of its 2023 Molly Gerold Human Rights Award, which recognizes contributions in one or more areas of human rights. Ervin’s background advocating for human rights includes her role as president of the North Central Texas Counseling Association and three […]
TEA Appoints TAMUC Alum as Deputy Commissioner of School Programs
The Texas Education Agency recently confirmed its appointment of A&M-Commerce alum Dr. Shannon Trejo (’23) as deputy commissioner for its Office of School Programs. In her new role, Trejo will oversee three departments tasked with providing resources, services and program models designed to improve educational quality, access and opportunity for all public school students in […]
“Winter Blues”: Seasonal Affective Disorder and Tips to Fight It
Winter can be a beautiful season. The air gets colder; the holidays arrive, and a snow flurry might even appear. But for many, the feeling of “Jack Frost nipping at your nose” isn’t always pleasant. In fact, during the colder months, it isn’t uncommon for people to feel somewhat withdrawn, lonely and depressed. In other […]
TAMUC Doctoral Student Named 2023 Administrator for the Gifted
The Texas Association for the Gifted & Talented (TAGT) named A&M-Commerce doctoral student Cheryl Beard as its 2023 TAGT Administrator for the Gifted. The award recognizes service, contributions and commitment to gifted education. Beard has been an educator and district administrator for Garland ISD for 32 years, overseeing the district’s gifted and talented education services […]
Educational Leadership Council Names TAMUC Professor ‘Living Legend'
The International Council of Professors of Educational Leadership (ICPEL) selected A&M-Commerce faculty Dr. Nathan R. Templeton as the recipient of its 2024 Living Legend award, which recognizes service, scholarship and overall contributions to ICPEL and the field of education. Templeton—a professor for the Department of Educational Leadership—joined A&M-Commerce in 2012 following years of service in […]
A&M-Commerce: A Gateway to the Fastest-Growing Careers
A recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report reveals remarkable growth in the U.S. job market in the fields of health, math and computer science. In fact, 15 of the top 20 fastest-growing careers land in these three fields. As you explore expanding career opportunities in these sectors, consider how A&M-Commerce can be a gateway […]
Decades After Escaping Abuse, TAMUC Alum Now Aids Domestic Violence Victims
A&M-Commerce alum Dr. Aaliyah Miranda (’19) is featured in a recent Dallas Morning News article describing her journey from experiencing domestic violence to becoming a champion for victims of domestic abuse. Born and raised in Mexico, Miranda immigrated to the U.S. at the age of 16. Soon after graduating high school, she was married with […]
A&M-Commerce Nursing Instructor Inspires Students to Take Flight
Few roles in healthcare are as dynamic and demanding as that of a flight nurse. These dedicated professionals provide quick, specialized care to critical patients during emergency air transport. Brandy Estes worked as a flight nurse for seven years before joining the nursing faculty at Texas A&M University-Commerce. Recently, Estes reflected on the diverse background […]
TAMUC Students Advance to State Competition for Future Educators
A&M-Commerce students comprising Texas Educators’ Affiliate—the A&M-Commerce chapter of the Texas Association of Future Educators (TAFE)—demonstrated their teaching skills at the TAFE Area 11 regional competition at the University of North Texas at Dallas on Nov. 11. Students competed in categories such as Interactive Bulletin Board and Children’s Literature and shared their passion for teaching […]
A&M-Commerce Faculty Member Appointed as Visiting Scholar at Rutgers
The Samuel DeWitt Proctor Institute for Leadership, Equity, and Justice at Rutgers University has appointed A&M-Commerce faculty Dr. Leslie U. Ekpe as a Visiting Scholar. The Proctor Institute aids Visiting Scholars with research on leadership, equity and justice in higher education. Appointees are required to participate in the institute’s programming and research and are provided […]
Contact Us
- College of Education and Human Services
- 903.886.5181
- Nursing Health Science Building, 310
- P.O. Box 3011
- Commerce, TX 75429-3011