Elementary Education (Teacher Fellows) (M.Ed.)
M.Ed. Elementary Education (Teacher Fellows)
Program Overview
The program provides a supportive professional community for beginning teachers using integrated curriculum focused on principles of constructivist learning, teacher research, project-based learning, and performance assessment. Teacher Fellows are immersed in a Central Texas school district teaching position. Experienced teachers serve as on-site mentors and provide a variety of support.
Course Work
Teacher Fellows are fully certified first-year teachers who have completed all Texas certification requirements. Teacher Fellows assume full responsibility for a teacher-of-record position in a participating school district. During that year, Teacher Fellows are supported through direct involvement and supervision by both district and Texas State personnel.
The course sequence involves a total of 36 hours, including 12 hours of electives. Courses include elementary teaching strategies, research in human growth and development, classroom management and legal issues, action research for practitioners, and principles and practices in the elementary school.
| Degree | Hours | Thesis Option | Minor Option |
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Degree M.Ed. | Hours 36 | Thesis Option Non-Thesis | Minor Option Elementary Education – Teacher Fellows Methods & Materials required |
Program Details
Teacher Fellows receive a $20,400 stipend in lieu of a district salary. The program also covers all tuition and fees for the 36 credit hours taken during the 15-month program.
Program Mission
The goals of the Teacher Fellows program address the needs of beginning teachers, experienced teachers, the university and the participating school district. The goals include:
- supporting classroom-based inquiry focused on improved teaching and learning
- providing continuous professional learning opportunities for beginning teachers, mentors and university faculty
- building collaboration between the school district and university to bridge the gap between theory and practice
- deepening the knowledge and skills of beginning teachers through advanced course work and on-site mentoring support to improve expertise and increase retention
- assisting beginning teachers in creating environments promoting student learning and positive social interactions
Career Options
Since 1994, approximately 550 new teachers have participated in the program. Participating school districts include Hays CISD, Leander ISD, Lockart ISD, and Round Rock ISD.
Program Faculty
As on-site mentors, experienced teachers provide the novice teachers with many types of support:
- information about procedures
- guidelines and expectations of the district
- use and availability of materials and resources
- teaching and assessment strategies
- classroom organization, management, and methods for working with family and community members
Contact The Graduate College for general questions about getting started with your application, funding your degree, and more. If you have program-specific questions after reviewing the program details, we encourage you to contact the following individuals.
Graduate Advisor
Dr. Daphne Everman
djt62@txstate.edu
512.245.8087
Education Building (ED), Room 2109
Program Inquiries:
Dr. Laura Duhon
ld11@txstate.edu
512.245.2157
Education Building (ED), Room 3082
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Application Deadlines
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Deadlines Summer I | U.S. Citizen April 1* | International March 15 |
This program's deadline is firm. This type of deadline means the application and other application requirements must be submitted by the program's specified deadline day.
*The application deadline has been extended to May 1, 2024
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Funding Information The deadlines to apply for certain types of funding may be earlier than the deadline above. |
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Decision Timeline This program reviews applications on a firm basis. |
Admission Requirements
The items required for admission consideration are listed below. Additional information for applicants with international credentials can be found on our international web pages.
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Application
- Completed online application
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Application Fee
- $55 nonrefundable application fee
OR - $90 nonrefundable application fee for applications with international credentials
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- $55 nonrefundable application fee
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Transcripts & GPA
- baccalaureate degree in elementary education from a regionally accredited university (Non-U.S. degrees must be equivalent to a four-year U.S. Bachelor’s degree. In most cases, three-year degrees are not considered. Visit our International FAQs for more information.)
- a copy of an official transcript from each institution where course credit was granted
- minimum 2.75 GPA in your last 60 hours of undergraduate course work (plus any completed graduate courses)
Review important information about transcripts. Official transcripts, sent directly from your institution, will be required if admission is granted.
Effective Fall 2024
- baccalaureate degree in elementary education from a regionally accredited university (Non-U.S. degrees must be equivalent to a four-year U.S. Bachelor’s degree. In most cases, three-year degrees are not considered. Visit our International FAQs for more information.)
- a copy of an official transcript from each institution where course credit was granted
- a 2.75 overall GPA or a 2.75 GPA in your last 60 hours of undergraduate course work (plus any completed graduate courses)
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Test Scores
GRE
- GRE not required
Approved English Proficiency Exam Scores
Applicants are required to submit an approved English proficiency exam score that meets the minimum program requirements below unless they have earned a bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or the equivalent from a country on our exempt countries list.
- official TOEFL iBT scores required with a 78 overall
- official PTE scores required with a 52 overall
- official IELTS (academic) scores required with a 6.5 overall and
- minimum individual module scores of 6.0
- official Duolingo Scores required with a 110 overall
- official TOEFL Essentials scores required with a 8.5 overall
This program does not offer admission if the scores above are not met.
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Documents
- background inquiry release
- resume/CV
- statement of purpose (2-3 pages, double-spaced, computer-generated) addressing the following:
- prior teaching experiences
- rationale for pursuing graduate study in the teacher fellows program
- strengths and weaknesses with respect to being admitted into this program
- three forms of recommendation
- valid Texas teaching license/certificate prior to beginning course work (if admitted)
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