M.Ed. / M.S. in Curriculum and Instruction: Emphasis in Multicultural Education
Vision
We are a community of learners, educators, researchers, and educational stakeholders committed to critical engagement and equitable education for a pluralistic society.
Mission
The Multicultural Education program area will strive toward our vision by equipping students and engaging faculty within our four interrelated academic emphases:
- Cultural competent – Advancing Cultural & Equity Pedagogical Expertise
- Change Agent – Actualizing Equity & Applied Research Expertise
- Critical Intellectual – Advocating for Community & Public Engagement
- Collaborative Innovator – Ameliorating Community Agency & Advocacy
LIVE WEBINAR
Join us for a live webinar to learn more about the program.
When: February 8, 6:00 pm CT
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Admissions
To be admitted to a graduate program, you must apply to the TLAC department and Texas A&M University.
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
For a better understanding of your total cost of attendance (COA), please visit our cost and tuition rates webpage (https://aggie.tamu.edu/billing-and-payments/cost-and-tuition-rates). This webpage will provide you with an opportunity to review estimated COA information for undergraduate, graduate and professional students, as well as other resources such as the tuition calculator and billing and fee explanations.
Contact Advisors
Master of Education Program Advisor (M.Ed.)
Master of Science Program Advisor (M.S.)
Program Chair
Program Assistant Chair
Core Faculty
Affiliate Faculty
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Frequently Asked Questions
Masters
Can you guide me through the application process?
Please visit our web page at https://tlac.tamu.edu/admissions/masters-admissions or https://tlac.tamu.edu/admissions/doctoral-admissions for step-by-step information about applying for our master’s and doctoral programs.
How to Apply: Master’s Application Information | Doctoral Application Information
What are the typical program costs?
For a better understanding of your total cost of attendance (COA), please visit our cost and tuition rates webpage (https://aggie.tamu.edu/billing-and-payments/cost-and-tuition-rates). This webpage will provide you with an opportunity to review estimated COA information for undergraduate, graduate and professional students, as well as other resources such as the tuition calculator and billing and fee explanations.
I still have further questions—who can I contact to help me answer those?
Please feel free to contact our Graduate Advising Office with any questions you may have. Our office information can be found at https://tlac.tamu.edu/student-services/graduate-advising.
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 Office of Scholarship and Financial Aid at https://financialaid.tamu.edu.