• 2 Years of PSA (Contact our PSA counselor for more information)

Procedural Steps for Master's degree:

1. The candidate must apply for and be admitted to a degree program through the Office of Admissions.
2. The candidate must apply for candidacy in conference with the advisor prior to enrollment in his/her 12th hour of coursework.
3. The candidate must petition the Graduate and Continuing Studies Office to graduate.

Admission Criteria

The admission criteria for the Master's Degree in Teaching with an emphasis in Elementary, Secondary, or English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) include the following:

1. The candidate will have a GPA of at least 3.00 in the undergraduate major.
2. The candidate will submit two completed recommendation forms.
3. International students must check with graduate website for requirements.
4. Candidates may be granted probationary admission by maintaining a 3.30 GPA during the first nine hours of coursework.

Culminating Event:

• Students who pursue the emphasis in Elementary or Secondary Education must complete a written comprehensive examination.
• Students who pursue the emphasis in English for Speakers of Other Languages or Environmental Education complete a portfolio.

Students may choose from two different plans when pursuing their master's degree, Option I or Option III, both of which are described in the University Catalog.

For the Elementary and Secondary emphasis areas, Option I requires a minimum of 30 credit hours which includes a thesis. Option III requires a minimum of 33 hours, consisting of twelve hours minimum in or outside the College of Education, by advisement, to develop an emphasis or endorsement area, plus the 21-hour core.

For the ESOL emphasis, Option I requires a minimum of 36 hours. Option III requires a minimum of 36 hours.

The Environmental Education Option I requires a minimum of 36 hours and Option III requires a minimum of 36 hours.

A research component is demonstrated through successful completion of TCHL 891 Methods of Research and through written comprehensive examinations and/or portfolio assessments. Candidates with strong academic records who plan to do advanced work beyond the master's degree are encouraged to follow Option I which includes a thesis. Upon recommendation of the major advisor, the candidate may elect Option III.