Texas State University
 
JC Kellam 280
601 University Drive
San Marcos, TX 78666-4680
Ph: (512) 245-2581
Fax: (512) 245-8365
gradcollege@txstate.edu
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Elementary Education



Elementary Education – Field of Study Options
Elementary Education – General
Certification and Masters in Education – EC-6 Generalist ESL
Certification and Masters in Education – EC-6 Generalist Bilingual
Certification and Masters in Education – 4-8 English/Language Arts/Reading/Social Studies
Certification and Masters in Education – 4-8 Science
Certification and Masters in Education – 4-8 Math
Certification and Masters in Education – 4-8 Generalist
Early Childhood Education
Educational Technology
Gifted & Talented
Teacher Recruitment Program

Graduate course descriptions for this program may be viewed online in the Graduate Catalog.

DEADLINES


The Graduate College will continue to process applications received after the deadline for this program, on a first-come, first-served basis, with no guarantees for admission. Applications that have been received too late to process for the specified semester will be processed for the next available semester of admission for that program.


Ms. Carolyn McCall, Graduate Advisor
245-2041

College of Education 2132


ADMISSION AS A MASTER'S STUDENT:

Complete an Application for Admission to the Graduate College and return it to the Office of the Graduate College. Submit a non-refundable $40.00 application fee (check or money order in U.S. currency) made payable to Texas State.
A $50.00 (U.S. currency) international/evaluation fee is required if the application is considered for admission based on foreign credentials. Please Note: Students who change their admission status must pay the fee associated with their application status. Degree-seeking students changing majors and/or seeking multiple degrees are required to complete a new application and pay the $40 fee.

  •  You may apply online through the ApplyTexas Application. Please allow 2 working days for the application to be received by Texas State.

TRANSCRIPT REQUIREMENTS:
If you are a Texas State University-San Marcos degree recipient or are currently enrolled, you need to request transcripts from any colleges NOT listed on your Texas State transcript. The Graduate College will provide the Texas State transcripts. 

If you are not a Texas State University-San Marcos degree recipient or are not currently enrolled, one official transcript from each senior level post secondary institution attended is required. These transcripts must be mailed directly from the university or college attended or submitted in a sealed university envelope with the university's registrar's signature on the back of the envelope.

REGULAR ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
You must have a 2.75 GPA on the last 60 undergraduate semester hours of letter-grade work earned before receipt of your Bachelor's (plus any previously completed graduate or professional work).


If you are an international applicant, please visit the International Student web page for other admission requirements that may apply to this program.

Teacher Fellows

DEADLINE

Dr. Barbara Davis, Graduate Advisor
245-8196
College of Education 3076

ADMISSION AS A MASTER'S STUDENT:
Complete an Application for Admission to the Graduate College and return it to the Office of the Graduate College. Submit a non-refundable $40.00 application fee (check or money order in U.S. currency) made payable to Texas State.
A $50.00 (U.S. currency) international/evaluation fee is required if the application is considered for admission based on foreign credentials. Please Note: Students who change their admission status must pay the fee associated with their application status. Degree-seeking students changing majors and/or seeking multiple degrees are required to complete a new application and pay the $40 fee.

  •  You may apply online through the Texas Common Application. Please allow 2 working days for the application to be received by Texas State.

TRANSCRIPT REQUIREMENTS:
If you are a Texas State University-San Marcos degree recipient or are currently enrolled, you need to request transcripts from any colleges NOT listed on your Texas State transcript. The Graduate College will provide the Texas State transcripts. 

If you are not a Texas State University-San Marcos degree recipient or are not currently enrolled, one official transcript from each senior level post secondary institution attended is required. These transcripts must be mailed directly from the university or college attended or submitted in a sealed university envelope with the university's registrar's signature on the back of the envelope.

REGULAR ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
You must have a 2.75 GPA on the last 60 undergraduate semester hours of letter-grade work earned before receipt of your Bachelor's (plus any previously completed graduate or professional work).
Please submit the following directly to the department:

    1) Department application
    2) Three (3) letters of reference
    3) A copy of your official teaching certificate documenting initial teacher certification
    4) Resume


Teacher Recruitment Program Masters

DEADLINE


Dr. Virginia Resta, Graduate Advisor
(512) 716-4533
Avery Building 464F
Round Rock Higher Education Center

ADMISSION AS A MASTER'S STUDENT:
Complete an Application for Admission to the Graduate College and return it to the Office of the Graduate College. Submit a non-refundable $40.00 application fee (check or money order in U.S. currency) made payable to Texas State.
A $50.00 (U.S. currency) international/evaluation fee is required if the application is considered for admission based on foreign credentials. Please Note: Students who change their admission status must pay the fee associated with their application status. Degree-seeking students changing majors and/or seeking multiple degrees are required to complete a new application and pay the $40 fee.

  •  You may apply online through the Texas Common Application. Please allow 2 working days for the application to be received by Texas State.

TRANSCRIPT REQUIREMENTS:
If you are a Texas State University-San Marcos degree recipient or are currently enrolled, you need to request transcripts from any colleges NOT listed on your Texas State transcript. The Graduate College will provide the Texas State transcripts. 

If you are not a Texas State University-San Marcos degree recipient or are not currently enrolled, one official transcript from each senior level post secondary institution attended is required. These transcripts must be mailed directly from the university or college attended or submitted in a sealed university envelope with the university's registrar's signature on the back of the envelope.

REGULAR ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
You must have a 2.75 GPA on the last 60 undergraduate semester hours of letter-grade work earned before receipt of your Bachelor's (plus any previously completed graduate or professional work).
  The following items are to be submitted to the address below:
    1) Three (3) letters of reference (must be on TRP reference forms)
    2) One (1) transcript from each college or university attended
    3) Current resume
    4) Essay

  Teacher Recruitment Program
  Round Rock Higher Education Center
  1555 University Drive
  Round Rock, TX 78665-8017

In addition to the Graduate College application, TRP applicants are required to submit an online application which is available at http://www.education.txstate.edu/ci/degrees-programs/graduate/Teacher-Recruitment-Program.html.


Teacher Recruitment Program Certification

DEADLINES

Dr. Virginia Resta
Certification Advisor

(512) 716-4533
Avery Building 464F
Round Rock Higher Education Center

POST-BACCALAUREATE STUDENTS
Submit an official Application for Admission:

  • You may apply online through the Texas Common Application. Please allow 2 working days for the application to be received by Texas State.

Submit a $10 non-refundable application fee.  Please Note: Students who change their admission status must pay the fee associated with their application status.

Non-Texas State graduates must submit one official transcript from each college or university attended. These transcripts must be submitted in a sealed envelope with the Registrar's signature on the back of the envelope.  Please check with the Texas college or university you have attended to determine if they submit electronic transcripts to Texas StateTexas State transcripts will be provided.

Should you decide to apply to a graduate degree program, up to six hours of graduate-level courses, with a grade of 'B' or better, may be petitioned for degree credit after regular degree-seeking admission has been granted.