Master of Education (M.Ed.) Major in Secondary Education (Teacher Recruitment Program)

Texas State University

This specialized M.Ed. program in secondary education provides an accelerated pathway for well-qualified post-baccalaureate individuals seeking initial teacher. This specialized M.Ed. program in secondary education provides an accelerated pathway for well-qualified post-baccalaureate individuals seeking initial teacher certification. Students on this path may receive their certification after two semesters of field-based and academic course work and complete their master’s degree while earning a teacher’s salary.The Texas Education Agency (TEA) requires multiple background checks for progression through the Educator Preparation Program. Based on information recorded in your criminal history, you may be ineligible for issuance of a teaching certificate upon completion of the Educator Preparation Program.Graduates are qualified for a variety of roles such as instructional coaches, education consultants, curriculum coordinators, grade level or content team leaders, directors of departments, mentor teachers, and authors of textbooks. Graduates are also prepared for doctoral study.

College of Education