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 | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.A. | General | 30 | Thesis | Minor required | San Marcos |
| M.Ed. | General | 36 | Non-Thesis | Minor required | San Marcos |
| M.Ed. | Education Technology (Accelerated Online) | 39 | Non-Thesis | Minor required | Online |
| M.A. | Talent Development | 30 | Thesis | No minor | San Marcos |
| M.Ed. | Creativity, Talent, and Transformation | 30 | Non-Thesis | Minor required | Online |
| M.Ed. | Teaching Advanced Academics | 36 | Non-Thesis | 18-hour cognate required | Online |
Master's Degree Programs with Certifications
| DEGREE | MASTER'S PROGRAM | CERTIFICATION PROGRAM | HOURS | THESIS OPTION | MINOR OPTION | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.Ed. | Secondary Education | Student-selected | 36 | Non-Thesis | Minor required | San Marcos |
| M.Ed. | Secondary Education - Teacher Recruitment Program | Student-selected | 36 | Non-Thesis | Composite – Secondary Education TRP Required | San Marcos |
100% Online
The following concentrations are offered completely online:
- Educational Technology
- Creativity, Talent, and Transformation
- Teaching, Advanced Academics
If you are not a Texas resident and will not relocate, please visit the Office of Online and Extended Programs. International applicants will not be eligible to receive a Form I-20 or DS-2019 for an F-1 or J-1 visa from Texas State and may review the eligibility requirements of enrolling in online programs and contact the International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) with questions.