Online M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction: Generalist Emphasis
Webinar Series
If you want to learn more about our programs, we will be having two webinars in February, before the March 1, deadline for Fall 2023 admissions. This is a time where you can speak to our Generalist program faculty lead and an academic advisor about any questions or concerns you may have.
Time and Zoom link to be announced.
About the Program
This Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Curriculum and Instruction degree, online option (also known as the Generalist program) provides a sound combination of theory, methodology and a substantive content area, with some flexibility within the program emphasis, supporting areas.
This 36 hour non-thesis graduate degree option in Curriculum and Instruction is designed to develop effective teaching and research tools that increase educational opportunity and workplace access.
The Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree is rooted in evidence-based research to promote the agentive development of teacher practitioners in PK-12 settings. The practical framing of coursework yields transformative curricular teacher leaders prepared to impact a variety of local and global contexts. Program experiences equip master’s students with translational tools to hone classroom practices from the local classroom setting to the larger educational settings.
Admissions
To be admitted to the M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction program, you must apply to the Department of Teaching, Learning and Culture and to Texas A&M University.
Program Design
The program incorporates the following content elements:
Academic Learning
- Research-supported, effective instructional techniques for high rates of student academic learning;
- Research-supported, effective instructional techniques for efficient and successful classrooms;
- Techniques for developing, enhancing and evaluating curricula and lessons for K–12 learners;
- Classroom research techniques for evaluating and documenting student and program success and
- Techniques for enhancing student success on high-stake, state-wide assessments.
Social Climate and Emotional Well-Being
- Techniques for enhancing learner self-efficacy and student general self-concept and
- Techniques for ensuring school-wide respect for the linguistic/cultural diversity of students and their families.
School Improvement
- Skillful participation in school improvement efforts, including needs assessments, goal setting, developing an action plan and evaluating improvement results. School improvement efforts should target academic learning of students.
Family and Community Partnerships
- Techniques for developing inclusive partnerships with families and
- Techniques for working with the broader community and other social service agencies (interagency partnerships and collaboration)
The primary delivery system is online. Online formats vary by class, dependent on material presented, but will include eCampus, PowerPoint presentations, video lectures, assignments, group projects, chat rooms, reading assignments and additional course materials.
Note: This is not a teacher certification program.
Prior to 2019 Online 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 |
| EDCI 634 | Reflective Inquiry (must be taken during final semester) | 3 |
An additional 24 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.
| Course Number | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Elective | Choose from any 600 level EDCI or RDNG course offered. | 3 |
| Elective | Choose from any 600 level EDCI or RDNG course offered. | 3 |
| Elective | Choose from any 600 level EDCI or RDNG course offered. | 3 |
| Elective | Choose from any 600 level EDCI or RDNG course offered. | 3 |
| Elective | Choose from any 600 level EDCI or RDNG course offered. | 3 |
Program Details
Degrees Offered: Master of Education, M.Ed.
Program Delivery: Online
Credit Hours: 36, non-thesis
Contact Advisors
Brenda Vasquez
Academic Advisor II
Program Chair
Dr. Michelle Kwok
Clinical Assistant Professor
Faculty
DR. TRINA J. DAVIS
Associate Professor
DR. DAWN PARKER
Clinical Professor
DR. CHERYL CRAIG
Professor
DR. ROBIN RACKLEY
Clinical Professor
Shaun Hutchins
Clinical Associate Professor
Dr. Quinita Ogletree
Lecturer
Dr. ArCasia James Gallaway
Assistant Professor
DR. PATRICK SLATTERY
Professor
Frequently Asked Questions
Online M.Ed.
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
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.