The Department of Teaching, Learning & Culture


Teaching, Learning and Culture (TLAC) encompasses students, faculty and staff whose efforts and interests center on the many different aspects of academics, teaching and classroom education. TLAC’s mission is to create experiences that advance teaching, research and service through the application of knowledge in the preparation and development of quality educators; placing high value on collaboration, critical thinking, creativity, democratic governance and global leadership.

Having two highly-ranked graduate programs within one department serves as an index of the world-class academic programs and faculty who are committed to a culture of excellence in research and discovery, and the scholarship of teaching.

-Dr. Michael de Miranda, Dean of The School of Education and Human Development 

From Our Former Students


“One of the things that set this program apart is that it is located within the Teaching, Learning & Culture Department at Texas A&M. There’s more to teaching than just delivering a curriculum or instructional strategy; we have to consider the influence that culture has one what we do.”

Dr. Byron William

Online Ed.D in Curriculum & Instruction

TLAC PROGRAMS

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UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES

TLAC offers a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Education, with one of three focuses.

Former TLAC student teaching middlegrades

Graduate Programs

The Culture and Curriculum program offers students the opportunity to learn and grow in many areas.

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GLOBAL ONLINE EDUCATION

Providing greater opportunities and flexibility for students, TLAC offers online degree programs, in addition to many individual Web-based classes.

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Certificates

TLAC offers several types of certificates for students as well as Texas Teacher Certifications

STEM Certificate

Graduate STEM Certificate

Texas A&M Graduate STEM Certificate


The Texas A&M Graduate STEM Certificate is a merit demonstrating knowledge, methods, and expertise in STEM learning experiences. It is integrated into the first two semesters of the online STEM emphasis master’s program. Alternatively, the Texas A&M Graduate STEM Certificate can also be taken as a standalone 12-credit hour experience where students can learn about highly effective STEM pedagogy.

The STEM Certificate comprises of four courses with two offered in the summer (EDCI 620 & 723) and two in the subsequent fall (EDCI 720 & 721). The program is unique because it offers the flexibility for students to continue their studies beyond the 12-credit hour STEM Certificate. Specifically, credits earned during the STEM Certificate directly apply toward your M.Ed. degree.

Requirements


Requirements

The Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Certificate is comprised of four courses:

  • Two courses offered in the summer
  • Two courses offered in the fall

Required Certificate Courses

Course Number Course Title Credit Hours
EDCI 620 Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Teaching and Learning 3
EDCI 720+ ENGR Design for School Teaching and Learning
EDCI 721+ How People Learn STEM 3
EDCI 723+ Developing Students’ Disciplinary Language and Reading in STEM 3

This program is unique because it offers the flexibility for students to continue their studies beyond the 12-credit hour STEM Certificate and apply to pursue a M.Ed. online, where each credit earned from the STEM Certificate can be applied toward your Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree.

 

Program Details


Degree: Texas A&M Certificate
Program Delivery: Online

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Sydney Zentell

Academic Advisor IV

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Program Director


Andrew Kipp

Clinical Assistant Professor

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Contact Faculty


Gustavo Perez

Clinical Assistant Professor

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Francis Quek

Professor

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Bugrahan Yalvac

Associate Professor

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William Rupley

Professor

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