Elementary Education (M.A./M.Ed.) (All)

M.A./M.Ed. Elementary Education

The program offers advanced studies in curriculum, teaching and learning at the levels of early childhood through middle grades education.
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Program Overview

Texas State began as a normal school and has continued for over 100 years as a top school for educators. Texas State is the ideal choice for teachers seeking to improve their performance and for career changers looking for certification with a master's degree.

Course Work

Master's Degree Programs

  These programs do not offer initial teacher's certification in conjunction with the master's degree. If you are looking for a master's program that offers a teacher's certification plan in conjunction with the degree, please see below.

DegreeConcentrationHoursThesis OptionMinor Option
Degree
M.Ed.
Concentration
No concentration
Hours
30
Thesis Option
Non-Thesis
Minor Option
Minor required
Degree
M.A.
Concentration
No concentration
Hours
30
Thesis Option
Thesis
Minor Option
Minor required
Degree
M.Ed.
Concentration
Early Childhood Education
Hours
30
Thesis Option
Non-Thesis
Minor Option
Minor required
Degree
M.A.
Concentration
Early Childhood Education
Hours
30
Thesis Option
Thesis
Minor Option
Minor required
Degree
M.A.
Concentration
Creativity, Talent, and Transformation
Hours
30
Thesis Option
Thesis
Minor Option
No minor
Degree
M.A.
Concentration
Bilingual/Bicultural
Hours
30
Thesis Option
Thesis
Minor Option
Minor required
Degree
M.Ed.
Concentration
Bilingual/Bicultural
Hours
36
Thesis Option
Non-Thesis
Minor Option
Minor required
Degree
M.Ed.
Concentration
Teacher Fellows
Hours
36
Thesis Option
Non-Thesis
Minor Option
Minor required
Degree
M.Ed.
Concentration
Teaching and Transforming Advanced and Gifted Education (Accelerated Online)
Hours
30
Thesis Option
Non-Thesis
Minor Option
Minor required

Master's Degree + Initial Teacher Certification (CMED) Programs

DegreeMaster's ProgramCertification ProgramHoursThesis OptionMinor Option
Degree
M.Ed.
Master's Program
Elementary Education
Certification Program
4–8 English Language Arts/Reading/Social Studies
Hours
30
Thesis Option
Non-Thesis
Minor Option
No minor
Degree
M.Ed.
Master's Program
Elementary Education
Certification Program
4–8 English Language Arts and Reading
Hours
30
Thesis Option
Non-Thesis
Minor Option
No minor
Degree
M.Ed.
Master's Program
Elementary Education
Certification Program
4–8 Science
Hours
30
Thesis Option
Non-Thesis
Minor Option
No minor
Degree
M.Ed.
Master's Program
Elementary Education
Certification Program
4–8 Social Studies
Hours
30
Thesis Option
Non-Thesis
Minor Option
No minor
Degree
M.Ed.
Master's Program
Elementary Education
Certification Program
4–8 Math
Hours
30
Thesis Option
Non-Thesis
Minor Option
No minor
Degree
M.Ed.
Master's Program
Elementary Education
Certification Program
4–8 Generalist
Hours
30
Thesis Option
Non-Thesis
Minor Option
No minor
Degree
M.Ed.
Master's Program
Elementary Education
Certification Program
EC–6 Generalist Bilingual
Hours
36
Thesis Option
Non-Thesis
Minor Option
No minor
Degree
M.Ed.
Master's Program
Elementary Education
Certification Program
EC–6 Generalist ESL**
Hours
36
Thesis Option
Non-Thesis
Minor Option
No minor
Degree
M.Ed.
Master's Program
Elementary Education – Teacher Certification in Early Childhood through Grade Six ESL*
Certification Program
EC–6 Core Subjects ESL
Hours
30
Thesis Option
Non-Thesis
Minor Option
No minor

*Please note the deadlines and requirements for this program are different than what is listed for the Elementary Education program. Visit the Elementary Education – Teacher Certification in Early Childhood through Grade Six ESL to learn more.

**This program is currently not accepting applications. Applicants interested in this program are encouraged to apply to the EC-6 Core Subjects ESL program.

What Our Alumni Say

The knowledge and experiences I gained from the Talent Development program have been absolutely priceless. The faculty deepened my passion for teaching and learning and gave me all the confidence I needed to move forward as an educator.”

Kristen Freeman, M.ED. ‘15

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