Graduate degrees available from the College of Education:
Master of Science with a major in Educational Diagnostician (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 Education (with a Counselor Certificate) (MS-Ed)
Master of Science in Education with a major in Educational Administration (MS-Ed)
Master of Science in Education with a major in Elementary Education (MS-Ed)
Master of Science in Education with a major in Gifted and Talented Education
Master of Science in Education with a major in Reading (MS-Ed)
Master of Science in Education with a major in Secondary Education (MS-Ed)
Professional Certificates available from the College of Education:
Superintendency (Pending Approval)
Endorsements available from the College of Education:
See Academic Regulations for Graduate Degrees for specific TAMIU regulations.
All applicants seeking a Master of Science Degree in Education, or any graduate course work in the College of Education must possess a minimum of three years of teaching experience and complete an application to Graduate School in the Office of the Dean of Education in order to be considered for admission. The applicants will be encouraged to complete the GRE requirements, if needed, prior to applying. A committee will review applications and accompanying documentation to determine the eligibility of the applicant for admission. Applicants who do not possess the minimum requirements and who wish to be considered, may request to be reviewed by the Special Admissions Committee. The committee process will involve, in part, the preparation of any essay, the successful completion of a set of written questions, an interview or a combination of any of the above. Interested individuals should contact the Office of the Dean in the College of Education.
To complete the degree, the following requirements must be met:
1. 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. The minor may be divided between two subjects, with not less than six (6) hours and at least one (1) 5000-level course in each subject. Electives are taken to complete the thirty-six (36) hours for the degree.
2. Prerequisites (Stemwork): Eighteen (18) hours of course work, including twelve (12) advanced hours, in education. 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.
3. Thesis: The graduate student is expected to complete a thesis related to the major field of study. Students must enroll in the Research and Thesis courses offered by the department in which they are receiving their degree.
4. 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.
Graduate students having a minor in psychology must show mastery of the major objectives in each of the psychology courses taken. Mastery is defined as earning at least a "B" in each of these courses. If a student earns a grade lower than a "B" on any graduate level psychology course, he/she must enroll in the course again and earn a grade of at least a "B" to satisfy the course requirements.
5. A Second Master's Degree: Students shall not be permitted to apply the same course credit to more than one master's degree.
Candidates pursuing initial teacher certification may, with the approval of the professor, enroll in graduate level courses not to exceed a total of 12 hours.
All of the requirements for the Master of Science in Education degree apply with the following specific admissions requirements: the applicant must complete a formal application accompanied by a written autobiography and a written paragraph describing the student's goals and objectives to the Dean, College of Education.
A student interested in taking graduate work to meet the requirements for a Texas teacher certificate of any kind should study the section on Educator Preparation Programs under the College of Education in this catalog. Earning a master s degree does not necessarily imply that an individual qualifies for a teacher s certificate.
In the Texas Education Agency booklet, Learner-Centered Schools for Texas: A Vision of Texas Educators, the TEA states, "Excellence and equity for all children are central to the vision for educating the students of Texas for the 21st century. To achieve this goal, Texas public schools must be restructured and roles of educators redefined. Inherent in the restructuring is a comprehensive and coherent professional development system which links all aspects of the education profession. The proficiencies describe what teachers and administrators must know and be able to effectively demonstrate so that all children have access to a quality education."
The five state adopted proficiencies for teachers in learner-centered schools are:
Learner-Centered Knowledge
The teacher possesses and draws on a rich knowledge base of content, pedagogy, and technology to provide relevant and meaningful learning experiences for all students.
Learner-Centered Instruction
To create a learner-centered community, the teacher collaboratively identifies needs; and plans, implements, and assesses instruction using technology and other resources.
Equity in Excellence for All Learners
The teacher responds appropriately to diverse groups of learners.
Learner-Centered Communication
While acting as an advocate for all students and the school, the teacher demonstrates effective professional and interpersonal communication skills.
Learner-Centered Professional Development
The teacher, as a reflective practitioner dedicated to all students' success demonstrates a commitment to learn, to improve the profession, and to maintain professional ethics and personal integrity.
Learner - Centered Leadership
Through inspiring leadership, the administrator maximizes learning for all students while maintaining professional ethics and personal integrity.
Learner - Centered Climate
The administrator establishes a climate of mutual trust and respect which enables all members of the learning community to seek and attain excellence.
Learner - Centered Curriculum and Instruction
The administrator facilitates the implementation of a sound curriculum and appropriate instructional strategies designed to promote optimal learning for all students.
Learner - Centered Professional Development
The administrator demonstrates a commitment to student learning through a personal growth plan and fosters the professional development of all staff in the learning community.
Equity in Excellence for all Learners
The administrator promotes equity in excellence for all by acknowledging, respecting, and responding to diversity among students and staff while building on shared values and other similarities that bond all people.
Learner - Centered Communication
The administrator effectively communicates the learning community's vision as well as its policies and successes in interaction with staff, students, parents, community members, and the media.
Learner - Centered Knowledge
The professional school counselor applies a broad knowledge base that includes understanding developmental patterns in children, adolescents, and adults; variations in human development; and the effects of environmental influence on learners' development, achievement, and behavior.
Counseling: A Learner - Centered Process
The professional school counselor participates in the development, monitoring, and evaluation of a comprehensive developmental school guidance and counseling program that fosters each learner's sense of self-direction, self-motivation, and empowerment.
Learner - Centered Professional Development
As a reflective practitioner dedicated to all students' success, the professional school counselor demonstrates a commitment to learn, to improve the profession, and to maintain professional ethics and personal integrity.
Equity in Excellence for all Learners
The professional school counselor promotes equity in excellence for all learners by acknowledging, respecting, and responding to diversity while building on similarities that bond all people.
Learner - Centered Communication
While acting as an advocate for all students and the school, the professional school counselor demonstrates effective professional and interpersonal communication skills.
EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES 9 SCH
EDGR 5330 Thesis
EDSE 53051 Survey of Special Education
EDSE 5310 Etiology, Characteristics & Ed Programs for Mildly Involved Disabilities
EDSE 5315 Etiology, Characteristics & Ed Programs for Mod Severe & Profound Disabling Levels
PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL &
OTHER DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES 16 SCH
EDRD 5419 Adv Diagnosis of Reading Difficulties
EDSE 5320 Measurement and Evaluation
EDSE 5330 Practicum in Academic Achievement Assess2
EDSE 5340 Practicum in Psychometrics2
EDSE 5350 Trends and Issues in Diagnostics2
HUMAN DEVELOPMENT 3 SCH
One course chosen from:
EDCI 5315/EDEC 5324
LEARNING THEORY 6 SCH
EDSE 5325 Class & Behavior Mgmt of Exceptional Child
One course chosen:
EDCI 5319/PSYC 4325
INSTRUCTIONAL MODIFICATIONS WITH
PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS 6 SCH
EDSE 5345 Practicum in Educational Diagnostics
One course chosen from:
EDME 5327/EDRD 5309
TOTAL 40 SCH
*EDSE 5390 is required for students lacking at least one academic year of experience as a teacher in a special education classroom.
**Program completion requires a minimum of three years teaching experience.
1EDSE 5305 will be required as stem work for the degree if a student has not taken a comparable course within the past five years.
2EDSE 5330, EDSE 5340, and EDSE 5350 enrollment requires formal admission in this MS program.
MAJOR CURRICULUM
BILINGUAL EDUCATION 21 SCH
EDBE 5322 Bilingual Oral Lang Assessment & Dev
EDBE 5324 Bilingual/Multicultural Teaching Strategies OR
EDME 5327 Multicultural Education: Teaching Racially, culturally & Linguistically Diverse Students
EDBE 5325 Teaching English as a Second Language
EDBE 5326 Teaching Reading and Lang Arts in Spanish
EDCI 5305 Adv Elementary School Curriculum Prob
EDGR 5320 Research Design
EDGR 5330 Thesis
MINOR CURRICULUM 12 SCH
Twelve hours, at least six of which must be at the 5000-level
REQUIRED COURSE 3 SCH
One course chosen from:
ENGL 5301/PSYC 5335/SOCI 5309/SPAN 5302/EDGR 5308
TOTAL 36 SCH
MAJOR CURRICULUM
EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION 21 SCH
EDEC 5351 Special Prob Seminar Early Childhood Ed
EDEC 5362 Early Literacy
EDEC 5365 Practicum in Early Childhood Education
EDGR 5320 Research Design
EDGR 5330 Thesis
EDME 5327 Multicultural Education: Teaching Racially, Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Students OR
EDBE 5324 Bilingual/Multicultural Teaching Strategies
One course chosen from:
EDCI 5305/EDCI 5307/EDGR 5308
MINOR CURRICULUM 12 SCH
Twelve hours, at least six of which must be at the 5000-level
GRADUATE ELECTIVE 3 SCH
TOTAL 36 SCH
MAJOR CURRICULUM
EDUCATION 21 SCH
EDCU 5304 Introduction to Counseling
EDCU 5315 Group Counseling
EDCU 5399 Special Issues in Counseling
EDGR 5320 Research Design
EDGR 5330 Thesis
EDSE 5320 Measurement and Evaluation
One course chosen from:
EDME 5327 or PSYC 5336
MINOR CURRICULUM - PSYCHOLOGY 15 SCH
PSCY 5301 Introduction to Counseling and Psychotherapy
PSYC 5303 Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy
PSYC 5327 Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy
PSYC 5340 Career Counseling and Development
PSYC 5350 Counseling Practicum
TOTAL 36 SCH
MAJOR CURRICULUM
EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION 18 SCH
EDAM 5301 School Administration
EDAM 5303 Supervision
EDAM 5305 Organization & Evaluation of Curriculum
EDAM 5325 Research in Learning and Teaching
EDAM 5327 Advanced Problems in Supervision
EDGR 5308 History and Philosophy of Education
SPECIALIZED AREA 12 SCH
EDAM 5313 Public School Finance
EDAM 5315 Child Accounting in Administration
EDAM 5320 Principalship
EDAM 5322 Public School Law
SUPPORT AREA 6 SCH
EDGR 5320 Research Design
EDGR 5330 Thesis
TOTAL 36 SCH
MAJOR CURRICULUM
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION 21 SCH
EDCI 5305 Advanced Elementary School Curriculum Prob
EDCI 5315 Learning and Development of the Individual OR
EDCI 5319 Basic Theories of Learning for Teachers
EDCI 5329 Research Design & Statistics in Curriculum & Instruction
EDCI 5330 Thesis Writing in Curriculum & Instruction
EDGR 5308 History and Philosophy of Education
EDME 5327 Multicultural Education: Teaching Racially, Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Students OR
EDBE 5324 Bilingual/Multicultural Teaching Strategies
One course chosen from: EDRD 5303/EDRD 5305
MINOR CURRICULUM 12 SCH
Twelve hours, at least six of which must be at the 5000-level
GRADUATE ELECTIVE 3 SCH
One course chosen from: EDBE 5310/EDBE 5325/EDBE 5326
TOTAL 36 SCH
MAJOR CURRICULUM
GIFTED AND TALENTED EDUCATION 21 SCH
EDGT 5305 Identification and Evaluation of G.T. Students
EDGT 5307 The Gifted Learner
EDGT 5309 Curriculum Development for the G.T. Learner
EDGT 5325 Practicum in Gifted and Talented Education
EDGR 5320 Research Design
EDGR 5330 Thesis
PSYC 5345 Seminar in Counseling and Guidance of Gifted and Talented Students
MINOR CURRICULUM 12 SCH
Twelve hours, at least six of which must be at the 5000 level
GRADUATE ELECTIVE 3 SCH
One course chosen from:
EDGT 5399/EDRD 5303/PSYC 5327/EDEC 5361
TOTAL 36 SCH
MAJOR CURRICULUM
READING 22 SCH
EDRD 5303 Theoretical Models & Processes of Reading
EDRD 5313 Organization and Eval of Reading Programs
EDRD 5419 Adv Diagnosis of Reading Difficulties
EDME 5327 Multicultural Education: Teaching Racially, Culturally, and Linguistically Diverse Students OR
EDBE 5324 Bilingual/Multicultural Teaching Strategies
EDCI 5329 Research Design & Statistics in Curriculum & Instruction
EDCI 5330 Thesis Writing in Curriculum & Instruction
One course chosen from: EDRD 5309/EDRD 5330
MINOR CURRICULUM 12 SCH
Twelve hours, at least six of which must be at the 5000-level
GRADUATE ELECTIVE 3 SCH
One course chosen from: EDRD 5305/EDRD 5323
TOTAL 37 SCH
MAJOR CURRICULUM
SECONDARY EDUCATION 21 SCH
EDCI 5311 Secondary School Curriculum
EDCI 5315 Learning and Development of the Individual OR
EDCI 5319 Basic Theories of Learning for Teachers
EDCI 5329 Research Design & Statistics in Curriculum & Instruction
EDCI 5330 Thesis Writing in Curriculum & Instruction
EDGR 5308 History and Philosophy of Education
EDME 5327 Multicultural Education: Teaching Racially, Culturally, and Linguistically Diverse Students OR
EDBE 5324 Bilingual/Multicultural Teaching Strategies
EDRD 5305 Content Reading Instruction
MINOR CURRICULUM 12 SCH
Twelve hours, at least six of which must be at the 5000-level
GRADUATE ELECTIVE 3 SCH
Selected from content appropriate to secondary education1
TOTAL 36 SCH
1Must be at the 5000-level. See faculty advisor for specific courses.
The requirements for Professional Certificates are:
1. A valid Texas teaching certificate.
2. Acceptable teaching experience (see degree plan for number of years experience required).
3. A master's degree.
4. After completion of coursework, the student must pass the specific Examination for the Certification of Educators in Texas (ExCET) for the certificate, unless no test is required. See certificate plan for ExCET code.
5. Completion of graduate coursework as listed on the Certificate plan.
The requirements for Endorsements are:
1. A valid Texas teaching certificate.
2. Acceptable teaching experience (see degree plan for number of years experience required.
3. A bachelor's degree.
4. After completion of coursework, the student must pass the Examination for the Certification of Educators in Texas (ExCET) unless no test is required. See endorsement plan for ExCET code.
5. Completion of coursework as listed on the Endorsement plan.
After completing the above requirements for EITHER the certificate or endorsement, the student must submit an Application for Certificate, a money order in an amount designated by the Texas Education Agency (payable to TEA), and a copy of the student's current teaching certificate to the Office of the University Registrar for processing.
Professional Certificate Counselor Requirements:*
Three years of acceptable teaching experience
ExCET - Counselor (Code 60)
Stemwork:
PSYC 4301 and PSYC 4303, or
with the permission of the instructor
THE GUIDANCE PROGRAM: 6 SCH
EDCU 5304 Introduction to Counseling
EDSE 5320 Measurement and Evaluation
THE PUPIL SERVED 9 SCH
EDCU 5315 Group Counseling
EDCU 5399 Special Issues in Counseling
PSYC 5327 Child and Adolescent Psychology
RESOURCE AREA 6 SCH
EDGR 5320 Research Design
One course chosen from:
EDME 5327 or PSYC 5336
PSYCHOLOGY 12 SCH
PSYC 5301 Introduction to Counseling and Psychotherapy
PSYC 5303 Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy
PSYC 5340 Career Counseling and Development
PSYC 5350 Counseling Practicum
TOTAL 33 SCH
*See requirements for Professional Certificates.
Educational Diagnostician Professional Certificate Requirements**
Three years of acceptable teaching experience (minimum)
ExCET - Educational Diagnostician (Code 61)
EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES 9 SCH
EDSE 5305 Survey of Special Education
EDSE 5310 Etiology, Characteristics & Ed Programs for Mildly Involved Disabilities
EDSE 5315 Etiology, Characteristics & Ed Programs for Mod. Severe & Profound Disabling Levels
PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL & OTHER
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES 16 SCH
EDRD 5419 Adv Diagnosis of Reading Difficulties
EDSE 5320 Measurement and Evaluation
EDSE 5330 Practicum in Academic Achievement Assessm1
EDSE 5340 Practicum in Psychometrics1
EDSE 5350 Trends and Issues in Diagnostics1
HUMAN DEVELOPMENT 3 SCH
One course chosen from: EDCI 5315/EDEC 5324
LEARNING THEORY 6 SCH
EDSE 5325 Class & Behavior Mgmt of Exceptional Child
One course chosen from: EDCI 5319/PSYC 4325
INSTRUCTIONAL MODIFICATIONS WITH
PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS 6 SCH
EDSE 5345 Practicum in Educational Diagnostics
One course chosen: EDME 5327/EDRD 5309
TOTAL 40 SCH
*EDSE 5390 is required for students lacking at least one academic year of experience as a teacher in a special education classroom.
**See requirements for Professional Certificates.
1EDSE 5330, EDSE 5340, and EDSE 5350 enrollment requires formal admission in this program.
Elementary Education Professional Certificate Requirements*
Three years of acceptable teaching experience.
No ExCET is required.
Coursework:
Completion of twelve (12) SCH of graduate coursework in the specialization area.
*See requirements for Professional Certificates.
Secondary Education Professional Certificate Requirements*
Three years of acceptable teaching experience.
No ExCET is required.
Coursework:
Completion of twelve (12) SCH of graduate coursework in the specialization area.
*See requirements for Professional Certificates.
Mid-Management Administrator Professional Certificate Requirements*
Three years of successful teaching experience
ExCET - Mid-Management Administrator (Code 68)
Coursework:
MAJOR
EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION 36 SCH
EDAM 5301 School Administration
EDAM 5303 Supervision
EDAM 5305 Organization and Evaluation of Curriculum
EDGR 5308 History and Philosophy of Education
EDAM 5313 Public School Finance
EDAM 5315 Child Accounting in Administration
EDAM 5317 Special Topics: Contemporary Problems in School Administration
EDAM 5320 Principalship
EDAM 5322 Public School Law
EDAM 5325 Research in Learning and Teaching
EDAM 5327 Advanced Problems in Supervision
EDAM 5332 Educational Facilities Planning
RESOURCE AREA 6 SCH
Select six hours from the following:
EDGR 5320 Research Design
EDGR 5330 Thesis
EDAM 5338 Education of Special Populations
EDAM 5340 Critical Issues in Education
EDRD 5309 Seminar in Reading
SOCI 5306 Sociology of Education
INTERNSHIP 3 SCH
EDAM 5336 Practicum in School Administration
TOTAL 45 SCH
*See requirements for Professional Certificates.
Reading Specialist Professional Certificate Requirements*
Three years of acceptable teaching experience
ExCET - Reading Specialist (Code 59)
Coursework:
EDRD 5303 Theoretical Models & Processes of Reading
EDRD 5305 Content Reading Instruction
EDRD 5309 Seminar in Reading
EDRD 5313 Organization and Eval of Reading Programs
EDRD 5323 Individualized Instruction in Reading
EDRD 5419 Adv. Diagnosis of Reading Difficulties
One course chosen from:
EDBE 5324 or EDME 5327/SOCI 4317/SOCI 5301/SOCI 5309
One course chosen from:
ENGL 4347/ENGL 5347
One course chosen from:
PSYC 4308/PSYC 5355
TOTAL 28 SCH
*See requirements for Professional Certificates.
The requirements for a Texas Special Education Counselor certificate include:
Valid Texas Counselor Certificate
Six semester hours in special education, i.e., EDSE 5305 Survey of Special Education & EDSE 5310 Etiology, Character. & Ed Prog. for Mildly Involved Disabilities (or it's equivalent)
The Special Education Counselor certificate does not require of an ExCET exam
Special Education Supervisor requirements
·Valid Texas teacher certificate with an endorsement or specialization in Special Education.
·Master's degree in the field of education or a related field
·Valid Texas supervisor or administrator certificate
·Three years of classroom teaching experience
·The Special Education Supervisor certificate does not require completion of an ExCET exam
·Prior service provision:
Persons who were assigned full-time responsibility for the supervision of local special education programs for the three years immediately preceding the school year 1971-72 may qualify for certification as special education supervisors in the following conditions are verified:
(1) Master's degree;
(2) Valid Texas Special Education certificate and/or valid Texas Administrator or Supervisor Certificate;
(3) Verification from a local superintendent of full-time special education supervisory responsibilities for the three years immediately preceding the school year 1971-72.
Superintendency Professional Certificate Requirements*
Valid Texas Mid-Management Administrator Certificate
Five years teaching experience
ExCET in Superintendency (Code 64)
Coursework:
EDAM 5352 Public School Business Affairs
EDAM 5354 School Public Relations
EDAM 5356 Educational Assessment, Research and Practice
EDAM 5360 The Superintendency
EDAM 5365 Superintendent Practicum
TOTAL 15 SCH
*See requirements for Professional Certificates.
Supervisor Professional Certificate Requirements*
Three years of acceptable teaching experience
ExCET - Supervisor (Code 62)
Coursework:
EDAM 5301 School Administration
EDAM 5303 Supervision
EDAM 5305 Organization and Evaluation of Curriculum
EDAM 5325 Research in Learning and Teaching
EDAM 5327 Advanced Problems in Supervision
EDAM 5335 Practicum in School Supervision
EDGR 5308 History and Philosophy of Education
TOTAL 21 SCH
*See requirements for Professional Certificates.
Bilingual Education Endorsement Requirements*
One year of acceptable classroom teaching experience in an organized/approved bilingual education program.
ExCET - Bilingual Education (Elementary) (Code 15)
The student must prove oral proficiency in Spanish as measured by the Texas Oral Proficiency Test.
Coursework:
EDBE 5322 Bilingual Oral Lang Assessment & Dev
EDBE 5324 Bilingual/Multicultural Teaching Strategies
EDBE 5325 Teaching English as a Second Language
EDBE 5326 Teaching Reading and Lang Arts in Spanish
TOTAL 12 SCH
*See requirements for Endorsements.
(Prekindergarten - Third Grade)
Early Childhood Education Endorsement Requirements*
A valid Texas Elementary Certificate, Special Education Certificate, or Vocational Home Economics Certificate which requires a college degree.
One year of acceptable prekindergarten or kindergarten classroom teaching experience in a school accredited by the Texas Education Agency.
ExCET - Early Childhood (Code 14)
Coursework:
EDEC 5324 Child Development
EDEC 5328 Survey of Early Childhood Education
EDEC 5351 Special Prob Seminar Early Childhood Ed
EDEC 5361 Curriculum & Materials in Early Child Ed
EDEC 5362 Early Literacy
*See requirements for Endorsements.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Endorsement Requirements*
One year of acceptable classroom teaching experience in an organized/approved English as a Second Language program
ExCET - English as a Second Language (Code 12)
Coursework:
EDBE 5322 Bilingual Oral Lang. Assessment & Dev
EDBE 5325 Teaching English as a Second Language
ENGL 5304 General Linguistics
ENGL 5347 Contrastive Linguistics
TOTAL 12 SCH
*See requirements for Endorsements.
Gifted and Talented Endorsement Requirements*
Two years acceptable classroom teaching experience in a program for Gifted and Talented students.
No ExCET is required.
Coursework:
EDGT 5305 Identification & Evaluation of G/T Students
EDGT 5307 The Gifted Learner
EDGT 5309 Curriculum Development for G/T Learner
EDGT 5325 Practicum in Gifted and Talented Education
PSYC 5345 Seminar in Counseling and Guidance
of Gifted and Talented Students
TOTAL 15 SCH
*See requirements for Endorsements.