Coursework for Master's Degrees in Education
Those interested in becoming a certified teacher through graduate coursework should contact one of the following advisors before applying, to ensure you follow a path that fits your future plans perfectly:
For Elementary Grades [PK-6] - Dr. Tim Kinard: elemedgrad@txstate.edu
For Middle School Grades [4-8] - Dr. Gwynne Ash: gwynne@txstate.edu
For Secondary Grades [7-12] - Dr. Jeffery King: jtk32@txstate.edu
Coursework for Elementary
Master of Education (MED) in Elementary Education
Required Courses
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CI 5326 Curriculum & Management in the Elementary & Middle School
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CI 5336 Methods and Materials for Teaching English as a Second Language
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CI 5329 The Elementary School Science Curriculum
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CI 5328 Elementary Social Studies: Curriculum Problems
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CI 5303 Teaching Math in the Elementary School
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RDG 5322 Teaching Reading in the Elementary and Middle Schools
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RDG 5340 Connecting Reading and Writing in the Classroom
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SPED 5326 Educating Students with Mild Disabilities l
Choose one from the following:
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ECE 5318 Advanced Early Child Development
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ECE 5319 Curriculum and the Young Child: Early Care and Education
Choose one from the following:
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CI 5313 Research Seminar in Human Growth and Development
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CI 5330 Multicultural Teaching and Learning
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CI 5337 Language Acquisition and Development
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BILG 5388 The Politics of Language
Total Hours 30
PLUS
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A one-semester Student Teaching course
OR
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A one-year paid internship
Apply to take the Masters Comprehensive Exam during the semester you will complete your last class.
Coursework for Middle Grades (4-8)
CMEd in Elementary Education: Concentration 4-8 Certification/Degree Plans (30 hours+ Clinical Teaching)
In addition to coursework:
- All students must pass comprehensive exams in their last semester of coursework prior to Clinical Teaching to earn Certification/Degree.
- It all students must pass their certification exams prior to Clinical Teaching.
- All students must pass Clinical Teaching (Student Teaching/Internship, 6-12 hours) in addition to listed coursework to earn Certification/Degree.
Coursework for Secondary
Master of Education (MED) in Secondary Education
Semester I:
- CI 5333 Secondary Curriculum
- CI 5363 Strategies for Improving Secondary Teaching
- RDG 5324 Content Literacy
- CI 5314 Human Growth and Development
- CI 5370 Classroom Management, Discipline, and Legal Issues
Semester II:
- EDST 4681 Student Teaching
- SPED 5326 Educating Students w/Mild Disabilities
Additional Graduate Classes required for MEd in Secondary Education (to be completed within 5 years from start of program):
- CI 5390 Research Seminar (Pre-req for CI 5306)
- EDTC 5310 Introduction to Educational Technology
- CI 5306 Evaluative Techniques
- 9 graduate hours in teaching field or approved electives
Required Capstone Experience:
- Students will complete their comprehensive requirement in their capstone course, CI 5306 or CI 5389.