Quick Admit Applicants: Current Aggies graduating in spring or summer of 2020 are eligible to apply for the TLAC Quick Admissions process. Each program area will have unique essay question(s) that will need to be uploaded to the application and can be found on the program area’s web page. Please find the necessary Quick Admit essay questions in the drop down box below.
Quick Admit Essays
- Provide a statement describing how this program and specific area of emphasis meets the objectives of your educational and professional career.
- Please submit one prior writing sample from an individual assignment in either INST 222 or TEFB 273. If you did not take these courses please submit a similar assignment from the required International and Cultural Diversity Course or the required Cultural Discourse required course you completed as an undergraduate. This assignment should allow the committee to assess your understanding and commitment to multicultural and/or urban education.
ADMISSIONS
To be admitted to a graduate program, you must apply to the TLAC department and Texas A&M University.
Curriculum
Prior to 2019 M.Ed. Curriculum
| REQUIRED COURSES | COURSE TITLE | CREDIT HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| EDCI 602 | Cultural Foundations of Education | 3 |
| EDCI 644 | Curriculum Development | 3 |
| EDCI 673 | Analysis of Teaching Behavior | 3 |
An additional 27 hours of elective coursework is required to complete this degree. Up to two elective courses can be taken outside the department with faculty advisor’s permission and prior approval.
The student’s faculty chair will assist in choosing elective coursework for the degree plan. Some examples of electives are,
EDCI 677 Strategies for Teaching in a Culturally Pluralistic Society
EDCI 642 Multicultural Education: Theory and Research
EDCI 650 The bilingual/Multicultural Young Child in Family & Culture
EDCI 645 Society and Education in World Perspective
EDCI 611 Methods of Teaching English as a Second Language
EDCI 614 English as a Second Language for International and Intercultural Settings
EDCI 641 The African-American Learner in Urban Settings
EDCI 710 The Hispanic Learner in Urban Settings
EDCI 643 Urban Education
EDCI 648 Urban Schools and Communities
Prior to 2019 M.S. Curriculum
| REQUIRED COURSES | COURSE TITLE | CREDIT HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| EDCI 602 | Cultural Foundations of Education | 3 |
| EDCI 644 | Curriculum Development | 3 |
| EDCI 673 | Analysis of Teaching Behavior | 3 |
| Electives | 15 | |
| EDCI 691 | Research | 8 |
| Total Hours | 32 |
The M.S. requires 32 credit hours and a thesis.
The student’s faculty chair will assist in choosing elective coursework for the degree plan. Some examples of electives are,
EDCI 677 Strategies for Teaching in a Culturally Pluralistic Society
EDCI 642 Multicultural Education: Theory and Research
EDCI 650 The bilingual/Multicultural Young Child in Family & Culture
EDCI 645 Society and Education in World Perspective
EDCI 611 Methods of Teaching English as a Second Language
EDCI 614 English as a Second Language for International and Intercultural Settings
EDCI 641 The African-American Learner in Urban Settings
EDCI 710 The Hispanic Learner in Urban Settings
EDCI 643 Urban Education
EDCI 648 Urban Schools and Communities
Program Details
Degree: Master’s in Curriculum & Instruction
Emphasis: Multicultural Education
Program Delivery: On-Campus
Degrees Offered: Master of Science, Master of Education
Credit Hours: M.S. 32 hours, M.Ed. 36 hours
Program Chair
Dr. Jemimah Young
Associate Professor
Program Assistant Chair
Dr. Paul Hernandez
Associate Professor
Core Faculty
DR. MONICA NESHYBA
Clinical Assistant Professor
Dr. Marlon James
Assistant Professor
Dr. Jemimah Young
Associate Professor
Dr. John Williams III
Assistant Professor
Dr. Ana Carolina Díaz Beltrán
Clinical Assistant Professor
Dr. Quinita Ogletree
Lecturer
Affiliate Faculty
Dr. Valerie Hill-Jackson
Assistant Dean of Educator Preparation & School Partnerships
DR. PATRICK SLATTERY
Professor and Associate Department Head for Graduate Studies
DR. CHERYL CRAIG
Professor
Dr. RADHIKA VIRURU
Clinical Professor
Dr. Andrew Kwok
Assistant Professor
Dr. Paul Hernandez
Associate Professor
Dr. Jamaal Young
Associate Professor
Frequently Asked Questions
Masters
Can you guide me through the application process?
Completed Application: A completed Apply Texas application. Apply online at www.applytexas.org. The name on your application must match your name as it appears in your passport. Application Fee: A non-refundable $65 application fee for domestic applicants and $90 application fee for international applicants. The application fee may be paid by check, money order or approved credit card. Applicants who wish to pay by credit card may do so as part of the online application. If you are unable to pay the fee online, you may call the Graduate Admissions Office at 979-845-1060. Official Transcripts and Records: Submit official transcripts from all colleges or universities attended. NOTE: You do not need to submit an official transcript from Texas A&M University. For information on submitting official transcripts to Texas A&M University, please visit their website. * If you are currently a graduate student at Texas A&M University, please contact our office at 979-862-8032 for information on applying to the TLAC department. TLAC Departmental Admissions In addition to the Texas A&M University admission requirements, the Department of Teaching, Learning and Culture requires the following information: The departmental application will be submitted electronically. You will be required to upload a copy of your professional resume, three professional references, and writing samples.
How to Apply: Master’s Application Information | Doctoral Application Information
What are the typical program costs?
The following website can help you estimate the cost of the program, including current costs of tuition and fees: Click here for the cost of attendance estimator
Please note, you must update the program hours.
I still have further questions—who can I contact to help me answer those?
Please feel free to contact the Graduate Advising Office in 211 Harrington Tower. Our office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00a.m. to 5:00 p.m. We can be reached at (979) 862-8032. (This is our front desk phone.) You can e-mail us at tlacgant@tamu.edu. Our mailing address is 4232 TAMU; College Station, TX 77843-4232. Office fax number: (979) 862-4352. Please make sure to include a cover sheet when faxing.
How soon can I apply?
Prospective students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible!
I live out of state. Do you accept out-of-state applicants?
Yes, we accept in-state and out-of-state applicants.
Is there any opportunity for financial assistance?
Yes, there are opportunities for financial assistance through the following departments: Office of Graduate Studies Financial Aid