M.A. Teaching
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OVERVIEW
Initial teacher certification emphasizes broad general education as a foundation for mastery of teaching skills and specialized knowledge in an academic discipline. The primary purpose of teacher education is to prepare highly qualified teachers for employment in Texas and the nation. The goal of the program is to develop teachers who:
- possess appropriate knowledge and abilities in specific content areas or teaching fields;
- communicate effectively with students, parents, and other professionals;
- apply the principles of instructional planning in the development of curriculum;
- use effective teaching practices;
- formally and informally evaluate student performance and use results of such assessment in the instructional decision-making process;
- promote critical thinking and participatory citizenship;
- are skilled in the use of instructional technology;
- operate within the legal guidelines and uphold the ethics of the teaching profession;
- demonstrate concern for students' general welfare; and
- are committed to continued professional growth and development.
Program Level Student Learning Outcomes
The student will be able to:
- Demonstrate the knowledge and skills to earn teacher certification in Texas.
- Design and implement high-quality instruction in a diverse setting.
- Strengthen the profession by presenting educational research in written, oral, and visual formats.
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements
Students will be fully admitted into the M.A. in Teaching once the following application criteria are met:
- Successful admission to graduate school.
- Completed Educator Preparation Program (EPP) application packet.
- A minimum 2.50 grade point average (GPA) overall or in the last 60 hours to include semester where 60th hour occurred.
- Successful completion of the PACT test (or equivalent) to demonstrate content proficiency in an approved certification area.
All applicants for Teacher Certification must demonstrate English Language Proficiency before admission.
- Texas Administrative Code (TAC) requires English language proficiency as evidenced by completion of an undergraduate or graduate degree at an accredited institution of higher education in the United States or from a country listed in this graph.
- If neither of these are applicable, TAC requires the Test of English as a Foreign Language internet-Based Test (TOEFL iBT) with scores of 24 for speaking, 22 for listening, 22 for reading, and 21 for writing. More information can be found here: https://www.ets.org/toefl These are the minimum score requirements and there are no exceptions.
- Transcript translations are only accepted through these recognized foreign evaluation services.
Master of Arts - Elementary Education Teacher Certification Preparation Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC 5311 | Methods of Effective Teaching 1 | 3 |
| EDUC 5350 | Assessment and Technology for Educators 1 | 3 |
| EDUC 5010 | Field Experiences 1 | 0 |
| READ 5370 | Literacy Development 1 | 3 |
| EDUC 5314 | Creating and Managing the Learning Environment 1 | 3 |
| EDUC 5370 | Techniques of Research | 3 |
| SPED 5305 | Introduction to Exceptional Learners | 3 |
| EDUC 5345 | Advanced Instructional Strategies for Diverse Learners | 3 |
| EDUC 5312 | Teaching Language Arts and Social Studies | 3 |
| or EDUC 5322 | Teaching Mathematics and Science | |
| Internship or Clinical Teaching | ||
| EDUC 5384 | Teaching Internship 1 | 3 |
| EDUC 5385 | Teaching Internship II 1 | 3 |
| EDUC 5090 | Education Comprehensive Examination | 0 |
| Total Credit Hours | 30 | |
1 Certification courses. Students must be admitted into EPP to register for these courses.
Master of Arts - Secondary Education Teacher Certification Preparation Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC 5311 | Methods of Effective Teaching 1 | 3 |
| EDUC 5350 | Assessment and Technology for Educators 1 | 3 |
| EDUC 5010 | Field Experiences 1 | 0 |
| READ 5335 | Literacy in the Content Areas 1 | 3 |
| EDUC 5314 | Creating and Managing the Learning Environment 1 | 3 |
| EDUC 5370 | Techniques of Research | 3 |
| SPED 5305 | Introduction to Exceptional Learners | 3 |
| EDUC 5345 | Advanced Instructional Strategies for Diverse Learners | 3 |
| Selected graduate content or Curriculum and Instruction Course | 3 | |
| Internship or Clinical Teaching | ||
| EDUC 5384 | Teaching Internship 1 | 3 |
| EDUC 5385 | Teaching Internship II 1 | 3 |
| EDUC 5090 | Education Comprehensive Examination | 0 |
| Total Credit Hours | 30 | |
1 Certification courses. Students must be admitted into EPP to register for these courses.
