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2024-2025 Catalog

Master of Education, M.Ed. Pathway to Doctor of Education, Ed.D.

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Admission to the Master of Education (M.Ed.) Pathway to Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) Program

All applicants must provide evidence that they possess the intellectual, professional, and social qualities necessary for successful completion of the program requirements.

GPA of 3.2 or greater on a 4.0 scale.

Letter of Intent detailing why the applicant wishes to engage in doctoral studies, the areas of study in which he or she wishes to specialize, his or her intended future use of the Ed.D degree, and a description of his or her unique preparation and fitness for this program.

Interview: The interview does not assess specific content knowledge. Rather, it is designed to assess the use of correct English grammar and language construction, clarity of expression, depth of understanding of educational issues, analytical ability, and the ability to communicate as required by the program.

Total Hours (30)

Program Requirements

Twelve Hours of Doctoral Courses Apply to the M.Ed.

Note

Not available to 5th Year Option students or MAT students. Students are required to have continuous enrollment including summer terms until the program is completed.

Core Courses

Concentration Area Requirements

Students select one of the concentration areas listed below.

Program Requirements Related to Each Concentration Within the Master of Education:

Total Hours Administration Concentration (30)

Administration

Coursework and on-site experiences are provided to selected exceptional educational leaders in the field. This concentration leads to a Principal’s Certificate. Candidates must present a passing score on the principal TExES state exam in order to be certified.

Requirements for Professional Principal Certification

To be recommended for Professional Principal Certification by Texas Wesleyan University to the State Board of Educator Certification students must:

  1. Be a certified teacher with a minimum 2 years of teaching experience.
  2. Hold a Master’s Degree in Education or related fields from a regionally accredited university.
  3. Complete Texas Wesleyan University’s Leadership Institute.
  4. Complete the 18 credit hours of administration concentration area coursework.
  5. Complete 160 hours of Internship in a public school setting.
  6. Obtain a passing score on the Principal TExES (Test Code 68).
  7. Apply for certification through Texas Wesleyan University’s Certification Officer.

Total Hours Curriculum and Instruction with an Emphasis in Urban Education (30)

Curriculum and Instruction with an Emphasis in Urban Education

Exit Requirements for Professional Certification:

In addition to the Graduate Comprehensive Examination, the student must complete the following:

  1. A passing score on the TExES 151. Contact the Certification Officer for correct test code.
  2. Application for recommendation completed and returned to the Certification Officer in the School of Education.

ESL State Examination

Students who have completed all the Second Language Education and Culture (SLEC) coursework may request approval to take the ESL Endorsement TExES (Test Code 154).

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