Admissions
M.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction, English as a Second Language/TESOL with Teacher Certification
Prior admittance into this program is required. For specifics, see VOICE Program.
Apply to A&M-Victoria CUIN graduate program at https://www.applytexas.org/
Where Can This Degree Take You?
Your first step is to apply!
Quality teachers are in great demand.
By earning a master’s degree in education, you will be better prepared to face the challenges of the job of educator. Having a master’s degree can open up more job opportunities for you.
For example, you could be a: lead teacher on campus, education technology specialist, instructional coach or curriculum specialist or curriculum director in a school district, education consultant at a regional service center, corporate trainer, education policy developer or instructor at a community college.
Visit the Career Development Center to search for internships, apply for jobs, or get help putting together your resume.
Degree Plan
Core: 12 hours *
- CUIN 6312 Human Development and Learning
- CUIN 6314 The Professional Educator
- CUIN 6320 Models of Teaching
- LITY 6334 Foundations of Developmental Reading
*Required to prepare for TExES #293 Science of Teaching Reading Exam (EC-6 or 4-8 Certification)
OR
SPED 6321 Introduction to Special Education (Secondary certifications, including 7-12 English, science, math or history)
Internship or Residency: 6 semester hours**
- CUIN 6316 Internship/Residency I
- CUIN 6317 Internship/Residency II
**The two additional courses for certification do not count towards master’s degree requirements.
Major Concentration: 18 s.h. (recommended or by advisement)
- ESLN 6310 Assessment in Bilingual and ESL Education
- ESLN 6311 Foundation of Bilingual and ESL Education
- ESLN 6312 Principles of Second Language Teaching
- ESLN 6313 Teaching Second Language Literacy
- ESLN 6314 Teaching English as a 2nd Language
- SPED 6321 Introduction to Special Education*
*Secondary teacher certification, including 7-12 English, science, math, or history, will take LITY 6334 in place of SPED 6321
Total: 30 semester hours
Additional Requirements:
- Certification requirements must be completed before taking the master comprehensive exam.
- Take Master Comprehensive Exam during final semester of coursework
- This degree requires completing certification in EC-6, Grade 4 – 8, or Secondary (History, Science, Math, Life Science, Science), Physical Education EC-12 or Spanish (EC-12).
See VOICE for Fall and Spring Start Rotations.
Tuition & Funding
Tuition Rates
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Testimonial
Jennifer Thompson
Since leaving A&M-Victoria I have taught 3rd grade math and science in Katy ISD. I have been a team leader and I have also conducted professional development sessions for my entire campus.
Class of 2017
James Martinez, Current Student
A&M-Victoria is important to me because of all my friends who became friends here. I get to work with the Professors one on one and they get to know me here.
Sophomore, Early Education
Mikayla Guillen, Senior
Everything is possible with the A&M-Victoria family behind you every step of the way.