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Standard Elementary & Content Emphasis
Elementary Masters Program
The Master of Education degree may be completed with 36 semester hours of approved graduate course work. A thesis program may be completed with 30 semester hours of course work and a thesis. The program is designed primarily for individuals who plan a career as a classroom teacher in an elementary or middle school.
Admission to the master’s program in Elementary Education is contingent upon admission to the Graduate School; therefore students interested in seeking this degree must first apply and be admitted to the Graduate School. Admission to the Elementary Masters program requires a minimum score of 750 (combined, verbal and quantitative) on the Graduate Record of Examination (GRE). You must maintain a GPA of at least 3.0 while in graduate school. Additionally, a grade of D or below in a course makes the course ineligible for application toward the graduate degree.
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Standard Graduate Elementary Program
The Standard Graduate Elementary Program is a 36-hour plan designed to provide classroom teachers with advanced preparation in methods, research, discipline, and classroom management. In addition, the candidate will choose one of the following options for specialization: reading, ESL, bilingual or early childhood. Certain PBIC courses may be used in this plan.
Standard Elementary Degree Plan [PDF] -
Content Emphasis Graduate Program
The Content Emphasis Graduate Program is a 36-hour plan designed especially for individuals who teach in departmentalized or middle-school classrooms. Courses may be selected from many content fields that support the knowledge base for specific teaching assignments. Additionally, the program includes advanced study of educational research, discipline, and the significant characteristics of learners. A 12-hour option allows specialization in one of the following areas: reading, ESL, bilingual, early childhood, or other content area. Certain PBIC courses may be used in this plan.
Content Emphasis Degree Plan [PDF]
In addition to the course requirements, you must pass a comprehensive examination over the major field. You must be registered during the semester or summer session in which you take the exam. Below is the current study guide for the Standard Elementary and the Content Emphasis masters programs.
Comprehensive Study Guide [PDF]
If you are interested in working toward an elementary masters degree, complete the degree plan of your choice, being sure to fill in the courses you've taken that apply toward the degree, and return it to the Department of Elementary Education, P.O. Box 13017 SFA Station, Nacogdoches, TX 75962. Contact the assistant department chair or appropriate graduate advisor if you have additional questions or concerns.