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Secondary Education
| Degree | Specialization | Hours | Thesis Option | Minor Option |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA | General | 30 hours | Thesis | Minor required |
| MEd | General | 36 hours | Non-Thesis | Minor required |
| MEd | Certification & Master's (CMED) | 36 hours | Non-Thesis | Minor required |
| MEd | Educational Technology | 39 hours | Non-Thesis | No minor |
| MEd | Talent Development Emphasis | 36 hours | Non-Thesis | No minor |
| MEd | Teacher Recruitment Program (TRP) | 36 hours | Non-Thesis | No minor |
| MEd | Teaching Residency Program for Critical Shortage Area (TRP-CSA) | 36 hours | Non-Thesis | Minor required - Cognate |
| Deadlines | U.S. Citizen | International |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | June 15 | June 1 |
| Spring Semester | October 15 | October 1 |
| Summer | April 15 | March 15 |
| Summer Midterm | June 1 | May 1 |
Graduate course descriptions for this program may be viewed online in the Graduate Catalog.
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 consideration. If the program is not listed as an option on ApplyTexas for a given semester, applicants may no longer apply for the program for that semester. Applicants will be required to submit a new application and fee for admission consideration for future semesters.
Graduate Advisor
Dr. Gene Martin
Dr. Susan Field Waite - Talent Development Emphasis
245-2041
College of Education 3016
Application and Application Fee
Please apply online through the ApplyTexas Application and allow 2 working days for the application to be received by Texas State.
The required non-refundable $40.00 application fee can be submitted with credit/debit card information during the application process. If preferred, applicants may submit a non-refundable $40.00 application fee (check or money order in U.S. currency) made payable to Texas State. The mailing address is listed below.
Please Note: Students who change their admission status must pay the fee associated with the new application. Degree-seeking students changing majors and/or seeking multiple degrees are required to complete a new application and pay the $40 fee.
An additional international evaluation fee of $50.00 (U.S. currency) is required if the application is considered for admission based on foreign credentials.
Transcript and Grade Point Average (GPA) Requirement
Applicants who are a Texas State University-San Marcos degree recipient or are currently enrolled at Texas State need to request transcripts for any coursework NOT listed on the Texas State transcript. The Graduate College will provide the Texas State transcripts.
Applicants who are not Texas State University-San Marcos degree recipients or are not currently enrolled at Texas State must submit one official transcript from each four-year college or university attended. These transcripts must be mailed directly from the university or college attended or submitted in a sealed university envelope with the university registrar's signature on the back of the envelope.
All applicants must hold a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited university. A minimum of a 2.75 GPA on the last 60 undergraduate semester hours of letter-grade work earned before receipt of a Bachelor's (plus any previously completed graduate or professional work) is required.
Graduate Record Exam (GRE) Requirement
The Secondary Education program does not require the Graduate Record Exam (GRE).
Conditional Admission Option
Applicants not meeting above requirements may be considered for conditional admission.
Please visit http://www.education.txstate.edu/ci/degrees-programs/graduate.html for more information regarding this program.
| Deadlines | U.S. Citizen | International |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | March 1 | March 1 |
| Spring Semester | September 1 | September 1 |
| Summer | No Admission | No Admission |
| Summer Midterm | No Admission | No Admission |
Graduate Advisor
Dr. Leslie Huling
245-4531
Avery Building 464F
Round Rock Higher Education Center
Application and Application Fee
Please apply online through the ApplyTexas Application and allow 2 working days for the application to be received by Texas State.
The required non-refundable $40.00 application fee can be submitted with credit/debit card information during the application process. If preferred, applicants may submit a non-refundable $40.00 application fee (check or money order in U.S. currency) made payable to Texas State. The mailing address is listed below.
Please Note: Students who change their admission status must pay the fee associated with the new application. Degree-seeking students changing majors and/or seeking multiple degrees are required to complete a new application and pay the $40 fee.
An additional international evaluation fee of $50.00 (U.S. currency) is required if the application is considered for admission based on foreign credentials.
Transcript and Grade Point Average (GPA) Requirement
Applicants who are a Texas State University-San Marcos degree recipient or are currently enrolled at Texas State need to request transcripts for any coursework NOT listed on the Texas State transcript. The Graduate College will provide the Texas State transcripts.
Applicants who are not Texas State University-San Marcos degree recipients or are not currently enrolled at Texas State must submit one official transcript from each college or university attended. These transcripts must be mailed directly from the university or college attended or submitted in a sealed university envelope with the university registrar's signature on the back of the envelope.
All applicants must hold a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited university. A minimum of a 2.75 GPA on the last 60 undergraduate semester hours of letter-grade work earned before receipt of a Bachelor's (plus any previously completed graduate or professional work) is required.
Graduate Record Exam (GRE) Requirement
The Secondary Education TRP program does not require the Graduate Record Exam (GRE).
Additional Application Requirements
- Three (3) letters of reference (must be on TRP reference forms)
- Vitae/Resume
- Essay
Important documents and forms are available at http://www.education.txstate.edu/ci/degrees-programs/graduate/Teacher-Recruitment-Program.html.
NOTE: Some programs require specific forms to be used when submitting references and essays. Please review the program website listed below.
Please submit required admission documents to the Graduate College. Mailing address:
Texas State University-San Marcos
The Graduate College
601 University Dr.
San Marcos, TX 78666-4684
If preferred, applicants may electronically submit the documents listed above to the Graduate College at http://www.gradcollege.txstate.edu/rqmt/doc.html. Individuals submitting recommendation letters for applicants may send them electronically by clicking here. References using this site will need the applicant name and date of birth, and preferably an ID number.
Please visit http://www.education.txstate.edu/ci/degrees-programs/graduate/Teacher-Recruitment-Program.html for more information regarding this program.
| Deadlines | U.S. Citizen | International |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | No Admission | No Admission |
| Spring Semester | No Admission | No Admission |
| Summer | March 1 | March 1 |
| Summer Midterm | No Admission | No Admission |
Graduate Advisor
Dr. Gene Martin
ED 2014
Application and Application Fee
Please apply online through the ApplyTexas Application and allow 2 working days for the application to be received by Texas State.
The required non-refundable $40.00 application fee can be submitted with credit/debit card information during the application process. If preferred, applicants may submit a non-refundable $40.00 application fee (check or money order in U.S. currency) made payable to Texas State. The mailing address is listed below.
Please Note: Students who change their admission status must pay the fee associated with the new application. Degree-seeking students changing majors and/or seeking multiple degrees are required to complete a new application and pay the $40 fee.
An additional international evaluation fee of $50.00 (U.S. currency) is required if the application is considered for admission based on foreign credentials.
Transcipt and Grade Point Average (GPA) Requirement
Applicants who are a Texas State University-San Marcos degree recipient or are currently enrolled at Texas State need to request transcripts for any coursework NOT listed on the Texas State transcript. The Graduate College will provide the Texas State transcripts.
Applicants who are not Texas State University-San Marcos degree recipients or are not currently enrolled at Texas State must submit one official transcript from each college or university attended. These transcripts must be mailed directly from the university or college attended or submitted in a sealed university envelope with the university registrar's signature on the back of the envelope.
All applicants must hold a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited university. A minimum of a 2.75 GPA on the last 60 undergraduate semester hours of letter-grade work earned before receipt of a Bachelor's (plus any previously completed graduate or professional work) is required.
A minimum of 24 hours in mathematics OR science with a minimum 2.5 GPA in content area of math OR science (not combination) is required.
Graduate Record Exam
The Secondary Education TRP-CSA program does not require the Graduate Record Exam (GRE).
Additional Application Documents
- Department Application
- Three (3) letters of recommendation from persons familiar with the applicant's professional work
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Essay
Please visit http://www.education.txstate.edu/ci/degrees-programs/graduate/trp-csa.html for more information regarding this program.
International applicants, please visit the International Student web page for other admission requirements that may apply to this program.
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