Secondary Education (General) (M.A./M.Ed.)
M.A./M.ED. Secondary Education (General)
Program Overview
Since its inception in 1899 as a teachers college, Texas State University has continuously prepared educators who will bring about positive change in schools. Texas State proudly offers a variety of Master of Arts (M.A.) and Master of Education (M.Ed.) programs in Secondary Education for graduate students who aspire to make significant educational contributions in schools and other educational settings. The program's most famous graduate is Lyndon Baines Johnson, who taught speech in a public school in Texas before becoming President of the United States.
Course Work
Students may pursue the M.A. (thesis option) or M.Ed. (non-thesis option). It is possible for students to complete these master’s programs online.
The course options that are integrated into these degree programs offer valuable opportunities for additional depth or breadth according to students’ goals and interests.
| Degree | Concentration | Hours | Thesis Option | Minor Option |
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Degree M.A. | Concentration No concentration | Hours 30 | Thesis Option Thesis | Minor Option Minor required |
Degree M.Ed. | Concentration No concentration | Hours 36 | Thesis Option Non-Thesis | Minor Option Minor required |
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, see the M.Ed. with Certification Program or M.Ed. Teacher Recruitment Program.
Program Details
The department offers paid assistantships, which give students opportunities to help professors conduct research or teach classes while earning a salary.
Program Mission
The mission of the graduate secondary education program is to prepare culturally responsive educators at an advanced level to meet the challenges of the 21st century by:
- enhancing instructional, leadership, inquiry and collaborative expertise
- expanding knowledge, understanding and application of current research
- using technology to make advancements in the teaching-learning process
Career Options
The majority of the students remain in the Central Texas area, teaching in public and private schools. Graduates are also qualified to become instructional coaches, education consultants, curriculum coordinators, grade level or content team leaders, directors of departments, mentor teachers or authors of textbooks. Students are also prepared for doctoral study at Texas State or another qualified university.
Program Faculty
Graduate secondary education faculty are nationally recognized leaders and scholars in education. Through their peer-reviewed publications and presentations at national and international conferences, grant writing and awards, and service as officers and board members of professional associations, they bring a wealth of academic and professional experience to the program.
Contact The Graduate College for general questions about getting started with your application, funding your degree, and more. If you have program-specific questions after reviewing the program details, we encourage you to contact the following individuals.
Graduate Advisor
Dr. Jeffry King
jtk32@txstate.edu
512.245.6477
Education Building (ED), Room 2124
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Application Deadlines
| Deadlines | U.S. Citizen | International |
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Deadlines Fall - Priority | U.S. Citizen February 1 | International February 1 |
Deadlines Fall - Standard | U.S. Citizen June 15 (*Flexible) | International June 1 |
Deadlines Spring | U.S. Citizen October 15 (*Flexible) | International October 1 |
Deadlines Summer I | U.S. Citizen April 15 (*Flexible) | International March 15 |
Deadlines Summer II | U.S. Citizen June 1 (*Flexible) | International No Admission |
*This program’s deadline is flexible for those not requiring an F/J visa. A flexible deadline means applications received after the standard deadline may be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis with no guarantees for admission consideration.
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Funding Information Applications must be complete by the priority deadline to be considered for certain types of funding. |
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Decision Timeline This program reviews applications on a rolling basis. |
Admission Requirements
The items required for admission consideration are listed below. Additional information for applicants with international credentials can be found on our international web pages.
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Application
- Completed online application
Review important information about the online application.
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Application Fee
- $55 nonrefundable application fee
OR - $90 nonrefundable application fee for applications with international credentials
Review important information about application fees.
- $55 nonrefundable application fee
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Transcripts & GPA
Transcripts & GPA for M.A. Applicants
- baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited university (Non-U.S. degrees must be equivalent to a four-year U.S. Bachelor’s degree. In most cases, three-year degrees are not considered. Visit our International FAQs for more information.)
- a copy of an official transcript from each institution where course credit was granted
- minimum 3.4 GPA in your last 60 hours of undergraduate course work (plus any completed graduate courses) (Effective Fall 2024: a 3.4 overall GPA or a 3.4 GPA in your last 60 hours of undergraduate course work, plus any completed graduate courses)
Transcripts & GPA for M.Ed. Applicants
- baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited university
- a copy of an official transcript from each institution where course credit was granted
- minimum 2.75 GPA in your last 60 hours of undergraduate course work (plus any completed graduate courses) (Effective Fall 2024: a 2.75 overall GPA or a 2.75 GPA in your last 60 hours of undergraduate course work, plus any completed graduate courses)
Review important information about transcripts. Official transcripts, sent directly from your institution, will be required if admission is granted.
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Test Scores
GRE
- GRE not required
Approved English Proficiency Exam Scores
Applicants are required to submit an approved English proficiency exam score that meets the minimum program requirements below unless they have earned a bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or the equivalent from a country on our exempt countries list.
- official TOEFL iBT scores required with a 78 overall
- official PTE scores required with a 52 overall
- official IELTS (academic) scores required with a 6.5 overall and
- minimum individual module scores of 6.0
- official Duolingo Scores required with a 110 overall
- official TOEFL Essentials scores required with an 8.5 overall
This program does not offer admission if the scores above are not met.
Review important information about official test scores.
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Documents
M.A. Applicants
- Statement of purpose (one page) identifying and describing your research interests. Your statement of purpose should answer the question:
- What has motivated you to enter the teacher profession, become a dual-credit teacher, and/or want to earn your M.A.?
M.Ed. Applicants
- Statement of purpose (one page) that answers the question:
- What has motivated you to enter the teacher profession, become a dual-credit teacher, and/or want to earn your M.Ed.?
Review important information about documents.
- Statement of purpose (one page) identifying and describing your research interests. Your statement of purpose should answer the question: