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GRADUATE DEGREES
Master of Science in Curriculum
and Instruction (MS)
Master of Science in Generic Special Education
(MS)
Master of Science in Education with a major
in Bilingual Education (MS-Ed)
Master of Science in Education with a major
in Early Childhood Education (MS-Ed)
Master of Science in Education with a major
in Educational Administration (MS-Ed)
Master of Science in Education with a major in
Reading (MS-Ed)
Master of Science in School Counseling
(MS)
COLLABORATIVE PH.D. IN CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION OFFERED BY TEXAS
A&M UNIVERSITY
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATES
Educational Diagnostics (code-61)
Licensed Professional Counselor
Principal (code-68)
Reading Specialist (code-59)
School Counselor (code-60)
Special Education Counselor
Superintendency (code-64)
ENDORSEMENTS
Bilingual Education (code 67)
English as a Second Language (code 12)
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATE DEGREES
See Academic Regulations for Graduate Degrees for specific TAMIU regulations.
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL MASTER OF SCIENCE DEGREES
All applicants seeking a Master of Science Degree, or interested in graduate
coursework in the College of Education, must complete an application to Graduate
School in the Office of the Dean of the College of Education. To be admitted
to a Master’s Degree Program, applicants must fulfill all the general
requirements of the university for admission to graduate study including satisfying
the GRE requirement. Students enrolled in Graduate Studies must maintain a
"B" average to maintain an active status in the program. Candidates
should consult with their advisor to determine the requirements that apply
to the degree they are seeking.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
- Major-Minor Requirements: Eighteen (18) to twenty-one (21) hours in a major subject and twelve (12) to fifteen (15) hours in a minor or specialized area. Electives are taken to complete the thirty-six (36) hours for the degree.
- Prerequisites (Stemwork): Eighteen (18) hours of education course work, including twelve (12) advanced hours. For each minor: twelve (12) hours of undergraduate work, including six (6) advanced hours. The College of Education, however, retains the right to examine the applicant’s prerequisites and to accept certain equivalent hours or to require additional work.
- Thesis: The graduate student is expected to complete a thesis related to the major field of study. Graduate students in the College of Education may choose from a thesis or non-thesis track where available. Non-thesis track students will be required to write a major paper as prescribed by the department. Both thesis and non-thesis track students will be required to enroll in a Research Design course. Thesis track students will be expected to complete a thesis related to the major field of study and enroll in a thesis writing course offered by the department in which they are receiving their degree.
- Comprehensive Examination: A comprehensive examination shall be passed by the candidate covering the major field and the Thesis. The passing score will be valid for one year.
- A Second Master’s Degree: Students shall not be permitted to apply the same course credit to more than one master’s degree. To be admitted, students must satisfy all admission requirements including satisfying the GRE.
- Undergraduate Courses for Graduate Credit: With the permission of the faculty advisor, up to six (6) credit hours of 4000-level courses, as indicated in the course descriptions, may be taken for graduate credit hours in the entire degree plan. These courses must include extra work over and above regular undergraduate syllabus requirements. Such work shall be prearranged with the course instructor.
Candidates pursuing initial teacher certification may enroll in graduate level courses only if they have been accepted to have been accepted to Graduate Study in the College of Education.
GRADUATE ADMISSION
The College of Education (COE) reviews applicants for admission to its graduate programs prior to the beginning of each semester: November 30th, April 30th, and July 30th. Applicants are reviewed on the basis of their completed application for graduate school, academic record as reflected on transcripts, GRE scores, letters of recommendation, interviews, and other relevant documentation. Applicants will be required to take each of the three parts on the GRE exam. The College may grant conditional admission for a maximum of six graduate hours to students who have not met the GRE requirement and who hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. Conditional status must be removed at the end of the six semester credit hours and before any other coursework can be taken.
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