Ph.D. PROGRAMS IN THE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Doctoral Majors and Degrees Offered
GRADUATE PROGRAMS IN THE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
The College of Education offers graduate programs in three academic departments. The departments are the Department of Curriculum and Instruction (CI); the Department of Counseling, Leadership, Adult Education, and School Psychology (CLAS); and the Department of Health and Human Performance (HHP).
GRADUATE PROGRAMS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
Majors and Degrees Offered
- Ph.D., Education - Developmental Education
- Ed.D., Education - Developmental Education
- M.A., Developmental Education
- M.Ed., Educational Technology
- M.A., M.Ed., Elementary Education
- M.A., M.Ed., Elementary Education-Bilingual/Bicultural
- M.A., M. Ed., Elementary Education-Talent Development
- M.Ed., Reading Education
- M.A., M.Ed., Secondary Education
- M.Ed., Secondary Education- Educational Technology
- M.A., M.Ed., Secondary Education-Talent Development
- M.Ed., Special Education
- M.Ed., Certification and Masters of Education (CMED) - leads to a masters degree and certification in Elementary Education
- M.Ed., Teacher Recruitment Program (TRP) - teacher certification & masters degree in Elementary or Secondary Education
Educational Technology
The 39-hour Master of Education with a major in Educational Technology consists of 27-semester hours in educational technology and 12-semester hours in Educational Administration. Graduates will be prepared to teach technology applications, use technology to support student learning of subject-area content, and provide professional development, mentoring, and basic technical and instructional assistance to other professional educators on their campuses and/or in their school districts. Click here for more information
Elementary Education
The 36-hour Master of Education with a major in Elementary Education usually consists of 24 to 27 hours in elementary education and an academic minor of nine to twelve hours, a composite minor grouped under the title of methods and materials; or a cognate for the certification track. An emphasis in talent development is also offered within this major. It is also possible to earn the degree of Master of Arts in Elementary Education with a minimum of 30 semester hours including the thesis. A student may also pursue the Master of Education with a major in Elementary Education degree with a 12-semester hour focus in educational technology. Click here for more informaton
Elementary Education-Bilingual/Bicultural
The 36-hour Master of Education with a major in Elementary Education-Bilingual/Bicultural usually consists of 24-27 semester hours in bilingual and elementary education and a minor of nine to twelve hours in an approved academic area, such as reading, early childhood, secondary education (gifted and talented), educational administration, special education, or a composite area. Click here for more information.
Talent Development in Elementary or Secondary Education
The Talent Development graduate program is designed for educators who seek to combine advanced studies in education with specialized studies in talent development. The program advocates talent development, opportunities for creative thinking and expression, and challenging learning experiences for all students. The 15-hour emphasis in Talent Development includes courses in talent development; creativity; social, emotional, and cultural contexts of advanced development; gifted/talented studies; and talent development application (a practicum). The emphasis in Talent Development is available to students who major in Elementary Education or Secondary Education. M. Ed. programs and M. A. programs are offered. Click here for more information.
Reading Education
The 39-hour major consists of 30 hours including courses in language and literacy development, reading and writing theory and research, teaching literacy from PK through grade 16, teaching with children’s young adult/adult literature, teaching reading and writing in a multilingual/multicultural environment, literacy assessment, internship, and a 9 hour cognate. Reading Education majors are prepared to meet the International Reading Association professional standards for Reading Specialist/Literacy Coach or the Reading Administrator. Certified teachers with three or more years of teaching experience who successfully complete the major and pass the Professional Reading Specialist TExES (Texas Examination of Educators Standards) examination qualify for the PK-12 Professional Reading Specialist certificate. A 12-hour academic minor is available for those students majoring in other areas. Neither the major nor the minor leads to initial certification as a teacher. Click here for information on the Reading Program
Secondary Education
The 36-hour Master of Education with a major in secondary education usually consists of 24 semester hours in secondary education and 12 to 15 semester hours in an academic minor or a composite program. Students who do not have a teaching certificate may be required to complete specific background courses before beginning graduate course work. A student may pursue the Master of Education with a major in Secondary Education with a 12-semester hour specialization in educational technology. It is also possible to earn the degree of Master of Arts with a major in Secondary Education. The Master of Arts consists of a minimum of 30 semester hours including thesis. Click here for more information
Special Education
The 36-hour Master of Education with a major in Special Education consists of 24 semester hours in special education. A 12-semester hour minor is required. A student may specialize in either generic Special Education or Educational Diagnostician. Click here for more information
Majors and Degrees Offered:
- M.Ed., Student Affairs in Higher Education
- M.A., Adult Education
- M.A., M.Ed., Educational Leadership
- M.A., Professional Counseling
- S.S.P., School Psychology
Student Affairs in Higher Education (SAHE)
The Master of Education (M.Ed.) with a major in Student Affairs in Higher Education consists of a minimum of 49 semester hours. The Student Affairs major prepares the student to work in post-secondary and higher education student support services.
Professional Counseling (COUN)
The Master of Arts (M.A.) with a major in Professional Counseling has three areas of emphasis. With a minimum of 61 semester hours each is the choice of two areas of emphasis: Community Counseling, and Marital, Couple and Family counseling. Both areas of emphasis meet academic requirements for the Texas Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) credential. The marital, couple and family counseling emphasis also meets academic requirements for the Texas Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) credential. The 55 hour school counseling emphasis prepares students to become certified Texas school counselors. It also meets the requirements for the Texas Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) credential. All three M.A. emphasis areas are accredited by the Council Accreditation Counseling and Related Educational Programs.
Adult Education (ADED)
The 39-hour Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Adult Education provides the knowledge and experience to develop and lead developmental and adult education programs in many educational settings: developmental reading, writing, and mathematics instruction programs in two-and-four-year colleges; college learning assistance centers; pre-college transition programs; alternative compensatory, or supplemental programs for school-aged youth; adult literacy, adult basic education, and GED programs; community-based adult education programs; business- and industry-based training and development programs; education programs in non-profit organizations; and continuing education and extension programs in colleges and universities.
Educational Leadership (EDCL)
The 36-hour Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree is designed for those students seeking to become school a principal or assistant principal.
A 36-hour Master of Arts (M.A.) degree in Educational Leadership with a specialization in Instructional Leadership is designed for those desiring to remain in the classroom while enhancing their instructional leadership skills, for example by serving as a master teacher, department chair, curriculum leader, mentor teacher, etc.
The 30-hour plus thesis Master of Arts (M.A.) degree is designed for those students seeking to become educational leaders.
School Psychology (EDP)
The 68-hour Specialist in School Psychology (SSP) degree in School Psychology is fully approved by the National Association of School Psychologists. Graduates of the program are eligible to apply for the following credentials: Licensed Specialists in School Psychology and/or Licensed Psychological Associate from the Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists; and Nationally Certified School Psychologists from the National School Psychology Certification Board.
For more information about the degrees, certification and licensure programs listed above please go to the Counseling, Leadership, Adult Education, and School Psychology (CLAS) webpage: http://www.txstate.edu/clas/
Majors and Degrees Offered:
- M.Ed., Health Education
- M.Ed., Physical Education
- M.S., Athletic Training
- M.S., Exercise and Sports Science
- M.S.R.L.S., Recreation and Leisure Services-Recreation Management
- M.S.R.L.S., Recreation and Leisure Services-Therapeutic Recreation
Athletic Training
The Master of Science with a major in Athletic Training provides students an opportunity to: 1) integrate advanced therapeutic exercise techniques, evidence-based medicine, and research into clinical practice; 2) integrate advanced rehabilitative techniques, functional assessment, and manual therapy into the rehabilitative process. This degree consists of 37 semester hours, including a 25 hour major and 12 hour of prescribed electives. The thesis option is a 31 hour program with 25 hour course work plus six hours of thesis in Athletic Training.
Exercise and Sports Science
The Master of Science, major in Exercise Science, will equip students with the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to address health issues related to physical inactivity and obesity as well as to enhance human performance using evidence-based training and dietary strategies. Graduates will appreciate the value and importance of research-based literature and have the critical thinking, research, and technical skills to: 1) understand research-based literature; 2) use innovative approaches to problem solving; 3) successfully pursue a doctoral degree in Exercise Science or related discipline; 4) work in athletic, clinical (e.g., cardiopulmonary rehabilitation and diagnostic testing), educational, and fitness settings; and 5) sit for advanced professional certifications (e.g., the American College of Sports Medicine Certified Clinical Exercise Specialist, Certified Health Fitness Specialist, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, or Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist). [Note. This program is currently being reviewed and is expected to begin being offered in Fall 2012.]
Health Education
The Master of Education with a major in Health Education prepares health education specialists in the professional Areas of Responsibility and consists of 36 semester hours and includes 21 hours within the major. Upon completion of the degree requirements, candidates will be eligible to work in a variety of settings including schools, universities, communities, workplace, and the medical/hospital setting. The non-thesis option includes a 15 hour minor, which may include a cognate minor, in addition to an internship in the field and/or independent study. The thesis option includes six thesis/research hours and nine hours in a selected minor. Most students are eligible to sit for the nationally accredited Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) exam.
Physical Education
The Master of Education with a major in Physical Education is designed to prepare individuals for careers and/or advanced studies in the dynamic discipline of physical education.
- The Masters and Certification specialization (MAC) will enable students to teach physical education and coach at the elementary and secondary school levels. Upon program completion, students will be able to implement evidenced-based physical activity instruction in a developmentally appropriate and culturally responsive manner.
- The Educational Foundations specialization enables individuals (with or without teaching certification) to enhance their knowledge and understanding of theories and research that influence the teaching and learning process. Upon program completion, students will be prepared to teach or coach in higher education settings, or pursue doctoral studies in physical education.
Both the MAC and Educational Foundations specializations offer students a theory to practice approach to learning. Graduate students will have multiple opportunities to engage in community – based research and service-learning projects.
Recreation and Leisure Services
The Master of Science in Recreation and Leisure Services (M.S.R.L.S.) program prepares professionals such as administrators, supervisors, and consultants to assist people toward richer lives through leisure experiences. M.S.R.L.S. students may pursue a thesis (30 hours) or non-thesis (36 hours) option. The program offers professional preparation in two distinct specialization areas:
- Recreational management encompasses the administration and supervision of recreation and leisure services. Recreational professionals seeking coursework for certification as Certified Park & Recreation professional (CPRP) would enroll in this option.
- Therapeutic recreation uses recreational activities as a treatment and education modality. Services provided serve to enhance opportunities for persons with disabilities to pursue their desired quality of life. Individuals seeking to become a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) would enroll in this option.
Majors and Degrees in the College of Education
| Majors |
Degrees |
Abb. |
Thesis |
Dept.
|
| Counseling & Guidance |
Master of Education |
M.Ed. |
Optional |
CLAS
|
| Developmental and Adult Education |
Master of Arts |
M.A. |
Optional |
CLAS
|
| Education-Adult, Professional & Community Education |
Doctor of Philosophy |
Ph.D. |
Dissertation |
CLAS
|
| Education-School Improvement |
Doctor of Philosophy |
Ph.D. |
Dissertation |
CLAS
|
| Educational Administration |
Master of Arts |
M.A. |
Optional |
CLAS
|
| Educational Administration |
Master of Education |
M.Ed. |
None |
CLAS
|
| Educational Technology |
Master of Education |
M.Ed. |
None |
C&I
|
| Elementary Education |
Master of Arts |
M.A. |
Required |
C&I
|
| Elementary Education |
Master of Education |
M.Ed. |
None |
C&I
|
| Elementary Education-Bilingual/Bicultural |
Master of Arts |
M.A. |
Required |
C&I
|
| Elementary Education-Bilingual/Bicultural |
Master of Education |
M.Ed. |
None |
C&I
|
| Health and Physical Education |
Master of Arts |
M.A. |
Required |
HHP
|
| Health Education |
Master of Education |
M.Ed. |
Optional |
HHP
|
| Physical Education |
Master of Education |
M.Ed. |
Optional |
HHP
|
| Professional Counseling |
Master of Arts |
M.A. |
Optional |
CLAS
|
| Reading Education |
Master of Education |
M.Ed. |
None |
C&I
|
| Recreation & Leisure Services-Recreation Management |
Master of Recreation & Leisure Services |
MSRLS |
Optional |
HHP
|
| Recreation & Leisure Services-Therapeutic Recreation |
Master of Recreation & Leisure Services |
MSRLS |
Optional |
HHP
|
| School Psychology |
Master of Arts |
M.A. |
None |
CLAS
|
| Secondary Education |
Master of Arts |
M.A. |
Required |
C&I
|
| Secondary Education |
Master of Education |
M.Ed. |
None |
C&I
|
| Special Education |
Master of Education |
M.Ed. |
None |
C&I
|
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