COURSE CURRICULUM

The Master of Education (M.Ed.) program at Texas State University offers a wide range of majors and concentrations designed to prepare educators for certification, advanced teaching roles, and leadership positions across diverse educational settings. The program includes Educational Technology, Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Reading Education, and Special Education, each with multiple specialized pathways tailored to different grade levels, subject areas, and student needs.Elementary Education includes several certification options such as Early Childhood Education, bilingual and ESL pathways, core subjects for grades four through eight, and subject-specific certifications in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. Additional options include gifted and advanced education, teacher fellows, and specialized programs focused on early childhood through grade six. These pathways prepare educators to work effectively in diverse and inclusive classroom environments.Secondary Education offers concentrations in educational technology, creativity and gifted education, advanced academics, teacher recruitment, and distance education-based certification programs, providing flexible routes for future secondary school teachers. Reading Education includes a Reading Specialist concentration that prepares educators for advanced literacy instruction across all grade levels.Special Education features concentrations such as Autism/Applied Behavior Analysis, Behavioral Disorders/Positive Behavior Supports, Learning Disabilities/Inclusion, and Learning and Behavioral Disabilities, including accelerated and online options. Overall, the M.Ed. program provides flexible, certification-focused training that equips graduates with the skills, knowledge, and practical experience needed to meet the needs of diverse learners and succeed in modern educational environments.