University Catalog

Curriculum and Instruction - Graduate Programs

Degrees / Certificates

Master’s Degrees

  • M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction - Literacy Studies
  • M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction - Mathematics Education
  • M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction - Science Education
  • M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction - Open Option
  • M.Ed. in Instructional and Learning Design Technology
  • M.Ed. in Mind, Brain, and Education
  • M.Ed.T., Master of Education in Teaching, with Teacher Certification
  • M.Ed. in Special Education 

Certificates

  • Initial Teacher Certification, ESL EC6 Generalist
  • Initial Teacher Certification, Bilingual EC6 Generalist
  • Initial Teacher Certification, 4-8
  • Initial Teacher Certification, 7-12
  • Initial Teacher Certification EC-12
  • English as a Second Language Certification
  • Reading Specialist Certification

UNIVERSITY GRADUATE CERTIFICATE

  • Instructional Learning Design and Technology

Programs

The Department of Curriculum and Instruction currently offers the Master of Education in Teaching (M.Ed.T.), the M.Ed. in Special Education, M.Ed. in Instructional and Learning Design Technology, M.Ed. in Mind, Brain, and Education, and the Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction (M.Ed.) degrees. Certification and supplemental certifications are offered for: Bilingual Education (BEEP), English as a Second Language (ESL), and Instructional Learning Design and Technology. Distance learning opportunities in some degree programs are available for those interested (see section on Distance Learning Options). Students pursuing a master’s degree are required, with the assistance of the Graduate Advisor and graduate faculty, to complete a tentative program of work. This program of work is filed in the College of Education Graduate Advising Office and may be modified as needed. All master’s degrees in Curriculum and Instruction comprise a minimum of 30 semester hours and are non-thesis.

Objective

The Master of Education in Teaching (M.Ed.T.) degree is designed for those wishing to pursue initial teacher certification at the graduate level. The Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction (M.Ed.) degree provides opportunities for those interested in developing effective teaching, research, and leadership skills that are congruent with an ever-expanding theoretical knowledge base in the field. The degree enables teachers to specialize in advanced coursework in their teaching fields and other professional certification areas designed to meet a variety of professional goals. Both degrees help prepare graduates to reflect upon their own teaching as well as on the state of education as a whole and to better understand the linkage between the theory and practice of teaching. The M.Ed. in Special Education is uniquely focused on the needs of students with disabilities. This graduate program includes a heavy emphasis on teaching and learning with assistive technology, evidence-based behavioral strategies, and research.

Each student’s program of study is planned individually and provides academic and/or pedagogical specialization within the context of the general field of education. Graduate faculty in the College of Education as well as those in departments and in the colleges throughout the University work closely with students in formulating study plans that meet the students’ objectives and individual goals for professional growth. Each program of work includes both professional and academic components.

Criminal History Acknowledgement

As required by Texas HB1508, applicants need to be aware of the following.

1.       In order to receive educator certification in Texas, you must pass a criminal history background check.

2.       If you have been convicted of an offense that is considered not appropriate for an educator, you could be ineligible to earn this certification from the state of Texas.

3.       You have a right to request a preliminary criminal history evaluation letter from the Texas Education Agency prior to admission into this program. The Texas Education Agency currently charges a non-refundable $50 fee for this criminal history evaluation.

For more information on Preliminary Criminal History Evaluation:

https://tea.texas.gov/Texas_Educators/Investigations/Preliminary_Criminal_History_Evaluation-FAQs/

Information for Out-of-State Students Who Complete COEd Programs

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) requires candidates seeking certification to complete all practica in a TEA-approved site. Out-of-state students who do not complete the practicum at a UTA College of Education and TEA-approved site and meet all other TEA requirements do not qualify for Texas educator certification. If seeking certification outside of Texas, please work with your state agency in the state in which you are seeking certification to determine eligibility and to complete any additional requirements.  Please note that after successful completion of your UTA College of Education degree, you may request a memo indicating your degree completion.  UTA cannot recommend out-of-state students for certification and cannot recommend out-of-state students to take Texas certification exam(s). Additionally, UTA faculty and staff cannot complete out-of-state form requests for individuals seeking certification, licensure, and/or endorsements in another state according to TEA.

Professional Dispositions

Each student/candidate in the College of Education of UT Arlington will be evaluated on Professional Dispositions by the faculty and staff. These dispositions are identified as essential for a highly-qualified professional. Instructors and program directors will work with students/candidates rated as “unacceptable” in one or more stated criteria. The student/candidate will have an opportunity to develop a plan to remediate any digressions. If digression(s) are not, or cannot be successfully remediated as in the case of an egregious digression, a determination will be made by Committee on continuation or dismissal from the College of Education.

Changes

Program requirements may change as state/TEA certification requirements change.