Elementary Education (Teaching and Transforming Advanced and Gifted Education) (M.Ed)
M.Ed Elementary Education
Program Overview
The 30-credit Master of Education (M.A.) in Elementary Education with a concentration in Teaching and Transforming Advanced and Gifted Education equips students with skills, knowledge, and research for teaching, mentoring, and leadership in advanced and gifted education. This online program’s accelerated courses and practical emphasis on teaching and transforming gifted education offer educators an opportunity to make an immediate impact. Program graduates are well-prepared for a variety of career opportunities, such as gifted education specialist, advanced/gifted education coordinator, advanced-learning instructional coach, and classroom teacher with enhanced skills for nurturing the creativity and talents of all students.
Course Work
Through this program's courses, students acquire skills, knowledge, and research for teaching, mentoring, and leadership roles in advanced/gifted education and for effecting change at multiple levels. Students will complete courses in areas such as: systems and emerging frameworks for gifted education; mentoring across the life course; leadership in gifted education; creative teaching and learning; contextual issues in advanced/gifted education; curriculum depth; and research in talent development. An open elective course allows students to explore an area of interest. The coursework is also useful for general education classroom teachers and special education teachers.
| Degree | Concentration | Hours | Thesis Option | Minor Option |
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Degree M.Ed. | Concentration Teaching and Transforming Advanced and Gifted Education (Accelerated Online) | Hours 30 | Thesis Option Non-Thesis | Minor Option Minor required |
Online
This program is completely online. If you are not a Texas resident and will not relocate, please visit the Office of Distance and Extended Learning. International applicants will not be eligible for an F-1 or J-1 visa and may review the eligibility requirements of enrolling in online programs and contact the International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) with questions.
Program Details
In this program, students acquire knowledge, skills, and research for teaching, mentoring, and leadership roles in advanced/gifted education. This degree program does not require teacher licensure or prior courses in specific areas for admission.
Program Mission
The mission of the program is to prepare students for teaching, mentoring, and leadership roles in gifted education. A strength of the program is its practical emphasis on transforming gifted education. Program goals include preparing students to:
- teach, mentor, and lead for student and educator talent development
- foster advanced learning and creativity with and for young people and educators
- analyze and communicate complex information for various needs and groups of people
- effect change at multiple levels
Through teaching, research, and service, program faculty work toward collective flourishing.
Career Options
Graduates of the program are well prepared for positions such as:
- gifted education/advanced education teacher
- gifted education/advanced education coordinator
- teacher of advanced and honors classes
- advanced learning instructional coach
- classroom teacher with skills for nurturing all students' talents and creativity
- advanced academics specialist
Program Faculty
The faculty's diverse experiences, perspectives, and expertise areas contribute to a curriculum that equips students with skills for fostering creativity, talent, learning, and transformation through teaching, mentoring, and leadership. Faculty research interests include transformative education, creativity, and imagination, educational equity, philosophical issues in education.
Contact us for general questions about your application, funding opportunities, and more. If you have specific questions after reviewing the program details, contact the program's graduate advisor.
Graduate Advisor
Dr. Susan Waite
sw22@txstate.edu
512.245.3084
Education Building (ED), Room 3016
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Application Deadlines
| Term | Part of Term | Deadline | Start Date |
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Term Fall | Part of Term First 8 Weeks | Deadline August 12 | Start Date August 26 |
Term Fall | Part of Term Second 8 Weeks | Deadline October 1 | Start Date October 15 |
Term Spring | Part of Term First 8 Weeks | Deadline December 30 | Start Date January 13 |
Term Spring | Part of Term Second 8 Weeks | Deadline February 18 | Start Date March 4 |
Term Summer | Part of Term First 8 Weeks | Deadline TBD | Start Date TBD |
*This program’s deadline is flexible for those not requiring an F/J visa. A flexible deadline means applications received after the standard deadline may be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis with no guarantees for admission consideration.
Decision Timeline
This program reviews applications on a rolling 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 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 an 8.5 overall
This program does not offer admission if the scores above are not met.
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Documents
- resume/CV, including contact information for two references who are familiar with your scholarly work and/or relevant work experience
- statement of purpose (one to two double-spaced pages) that includes your rationale for pursuing graduate study in this particular program
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