Teaching and Learning Specialization EC-6 Certification, M.Ed. (MTE):Non-Traditional

The specialization in Teaching and Learning is designed to offer degreed individuals the opportunity to gain Texas teacher certification with the option of also earning a M.Ed. degree. The first block of courses in this specialization consists of the Texas Education Agency/State Board of Educator Certification (TEA/SBEC)-approved certification-specific classes, available for EC-6 Content, 4-8 Content, and 7-12 Content. The concluding courses provide the required knowledge to be successful in today’s schools while gaining a master’s degree.

Required Courses

Total Credit Hours: 39

* Courses required for Teacher Certification. MEDU 5223 is a capstone course for the certification courses. MEDU 5743 is to be taken after MEDU 5223 . Student teaching should be scheduled at the end of the Teacher Certification courses. Be sure to check course prerequisites.

** Course to be taken 2 times

Supplemental Courses

(Successful completion of MEDU 5353 and MEDU 5523 provides eligibility for certification process for Special Education)

MEDU 5383 - Instructional Strategies for English Language Learners (provides eligibility for certification process for ESL)
MEDU 5353 - Exceptional Learning Programs and Processes
MEDU 5523 - Instructional Strategies for Exceptional Learning Services