Spring 2019 Admissions Deadlines: October 1, 2018
International Deadlines: August 1, 2018
The program offers Master of Science (M.S.), Master of Education (M.Ed.) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees in Curriculum and Instruction. The M.Ed. is offered online or on-campus. In addition to taking a core curriculum shared with all students of Curriculum and Instruction, students will complete courses specific to the Reading and Literacy program. Students also have the option to pursue a Reading Specialist Certification and Master Reading Teacher Certification.
ADMISSIONS
To be admitted to the graduate program, you must apply to the TLAC department and Texas A&M University.
How to ApplyProgram Details
Degrees Offered: Master of Education (M.Ed.), Master of Science (M.S.)
Program Emphasis: Reading & Literacy
Program Delivery: M.Ed. Online or On-Campus, M.S. On-Campus
Credit Hours: M.Ed. 36 (non-thesis), M.S. 32 (thesis)
Contact Advisors
Ambyr Rios
Associate Director, Online Education
Contact Faculty
Emily Cantrell
Clinical Assistant Professor, Teaching, Learning and Culture
DR. KAY WIJEKUMAR
Professor, Teaching, Learning and Culture
DR. R. MALT JOSHI
Professor, Teaching, Learning and Culture
DR. LI-JEN KUO
Associate Professor, Teaching, Learning and Culture
DR. SHARON MATTHEWS
Clinical Assistant Professor, Teaching, Learning and Culture
DR. WILLIAM RUPLEY
Professor, Teaching, Learning and Culture
Sam Von Gillern
Clinical Assistant Professor, Teaching, Learning and Culture
Susan Fields
Visiting Assistant Professor, Teaching, Learning and Culture
Debra McKeown
Associate Professor, Teaching, Learning and Culture
Poh Wee Koh
Assistant Professor, Teaching, Learning and Culture
Frequently Asked Questions
Online M.Ed.
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
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.