Secondary Education (All) (M.A./M.Ed.)
M.A./M.Ed. Secondary Education
Program Overview
Since its inception in 1899 as a teachers college, Texas State University has continuously prepared educators who will bring about positive change in schools. Texas State proudly offers a variety of Master of Arts (M.A.) and Master of Education (M.Ed.) programs in Secondary Education for graduate students who aspire to make significant educational contributions in schools and other educational settings. The program's most famous graduate is Lyndon Baines Johnson, who taught speech in a public school in Texas before becoming President of the United States.
The course options that are integrated into these degree programs offer valuable opportunities for additional depth or breadth according to students’ goals and interests.
(The various degrees, concentrations, and certifications are listed below. For more information, access the individual program page.)
Master's Degree Programs
| Degree | Concentration | Hours | Thesis Option | Minor Option |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.A. | General | 30 | Thesis | Minor required |
| M.Ed. | General | 36 | Non-Thesis | Minor required |
| M.Ed. | Educational Technology | 39 | Non-Thesis | Minor required |
| M.A. | Talent Development | 30 | Thesis | No minor |
| M.Ed. | Talent Development | 30 | Non-Thesis | Minor required |
| M.Ed. | Teaching Advanced Academics | 36 | Non-Thesis | 18-hour cognate required |
Master's Degree Programs with Certifications
| DEGREE | MASTER'S PROGRAM | CERTIFICATION PROGRAM | HOURS | THESIS OPTION | MINOR OPTION |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.Ed. | Secondary Education | Student-selected | 36 | Non-Thesis | Minor required |
| M.Ed. | Secondary Education - Teacher Recruitment Program | Student-selected | 36 | Non-Thesis | Composite – Secondary Education TRP Required |