Master of Education in Teaching and Learning
The Master of Education in Teaching and Learning is a 30 hour program that includes 24 hours of core course work and 6 hours of field experience, taken during an internship in a Texas P-12 school. This program of study leads to the Master of Education degree and Texas teacher certification. A graduate research project must be completed during the research courseCIED 5370.
Applicants interested in pursuing Masters of Education in Teaching and Learning should contact the School of Teaching and Learning at (936) 294-3956 for more information.
The Master of Education in Teaching and Learning program at Sam Houston State University is fully accredited by the Texas Education Agency through the Texas Accountability System for Educator Preparation Programs.
Applicants seeking admission to the Master of Education in Teaching and Learning program must submit the following directly to the Office of Graduate Admissions:
- Graduate Application
- Application Fee
- Application to the Educator Preparation Program (EPP)
- A passing score on the Pre-admission Content (PACT) exam for certification area
- Pay the $35 Texas Education Accountability System for Educator Preparation Programs Fee (paid to the TEA as required by TAC 229.9.7 ) if seeking Texas Teacher certification
- Pay the $100 Educator Preparation Program Fee
- Official transcript (indicating an undergraduate degree) from an accredited academic institution.
- Candidates must have a minimum 3.0 GPA for the baccalaureate degree or the last 60 hours of coursework.
Spring 2023
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Education in Teaching and Learning | ||
| Core Coursework | ||
| BESL 5318 | Sheltered Instruction in PK-12 | 3 |
| CIED 5085 | Advanced Research in Teaching | 3 |
| CIED 5370 | Research In Teaching | 3 |
| CIED 5382 | Instructional Coaching | 3 |
| CIED 5383 | Integrating Curnt Tech In Tchg | 3 |
| CIED 5390 | Adv Mths Classroom Mgt & Disc | 3 |
| CIED 5393 | Assessment Of Learning | 3 |
| CIED 5398 | Practicum in Classrm Instrc II | 3 |
| CIED 5399 | Internship In Classroom Instrc | 3 |
| SPED 5301 | Ed Of Indvdls Wth Disabilities | 3 |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
Students admitted to the 4+1 TEACH Program may select a concentration area. If a concentration area is selected, the curriculum below will be followed:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Education in Teaching and Leaning (4+1 TEACH) | ||
| Specified Courses | ||
| BESL 5318 | Sheltered Instruction in PK-12 | 3 |
| CIED 5085 | Advanced Research in Teaching | 3 |
| CIED 5382 | Instructional Coaching | 3 |
| CIED 5370 | Research In Teaching | 3 |
| CIED 5383 | Integrating Curnt Tech In Tchg | 3 |
| CIED 5390 | Adv Mths Classroom Mgt & Disc | 3 |
| CIED 5393 | Assessment Of Learning | 3 |
| CIED 5398 | Practicum in Classrm Instrc II | 3 |
| CIED 5399 | Internship In Classroom Instrc | 3 |
| SPED 5301 | Ed Of Indvdls Wth Disabilities | 3 |
| Concentration | ||
| 5000 or 6000 courses as prescribed in selected concentration below. | 18-24 | |
| Total Hours | 48-54 | |
Fall 2022
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Education in Teaching and Learning | ||
| Core Coursework | ||
| CIED 5085 | Advanced Research in Teaching | 3 |
| CIED 5333 | Professional Educator's Role | 3 |
| CIED 5360 | Adv Techniques & Mthds Instr | 3 |
| CIED 5370 | Research In Teaching | 3 |
| CIED 5383 | Integrating Curnt Tech In Tchg | 3 |
| CIED 5384 | Curricular Trends For Clss Tch | 3 |
| CIED 5390 | Adv Mths Classroom Mgt & Disc | 3 |
| CIED 5393 | Assessment Of Learning | 3 |
| CIED 5398 | Practicum in Classrm Instrc II | 3 |
| CIED 5399 | Internship In Classroom Instrc | 3 |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) marketable skills initiative is part of the state’s 60x30TX plan and was designed to help students articulate their skills to employers. Marketable skills are those skills valued by employers and/or graduate programs that can be applied in a variety of work or education settings and may include interpersonal, cognitive, and applied skill areas.
The MEd in Teaching and Learning is designed to provide graduates with the following marketable skills:
- Preparation for Texas Teacher Certification in Prekindergarten through third grade
- Prepared to teach all content areas necessary for PK – 3rd Grade
- Prepared to implement evidence-based methods of teaching and learning
- Fully qualified to teach in Texas Public schools
