Admissions
M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction, Elementary Education (EC-8) Concentration with Teacher Certification
Prior admittance into this program is required. For specifics, see VOICE Program.
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Where Can This Degree Take You?
Your first step is to apply!
Quality teachers are in great demand.
By earning a master’s degree in education, you will be better prepared to face the challenges of the job of educator. Having a master’s degree can open up more job opportunities for you.
For example, you could be a: lead teacher on campus, education technology specialist, instructional coach or curriculum specialist or curriculum director in a school district, education consultant at a regional service center, corporate trainer, education policy developer or instructor at a community college.
Visit the Career Development Center to search for internships, apply for jobs, or get help putting together your resume.
Degree Plan
Core: 12 hours *
- CUIN 6312 Human Development and Learning
- CUIN 6314 The Professional Educator
- CUIN 6320 Models of Teaching
- LITY 6334 Foundations of Developmental Reading
*Required to prepare for TExES #293 Science of Teaching Reading Exam (EC-6 or 4-8 Certification)
Internship or Residency: 6 semester hours**
- CUIN 6316 Internship/Residency I
- CUIN 6317 Internship/Residency II
**The two additional courses for certification do not count towards master’s degree requirements.
Major Concentration: 18 s.h. (recommended or by advisement)
- CUIN 6336 Advanced Science Methods for Teachers
- CUIN 6350 Teaching the Social Sciences & History
- CUIN 6352 Progressive Math Methods for Teachers
- ESLN 6312 Principles of Second Language Teaching
- SPED 6321 Introduction to Special Education
Total: 30 semester hours
Additional Requirements:
- Certification requirements must be completed before taking the master comprehensive exam.
- Take Master Comprehensive Exam during final semester of coursework
See VOICE for Fall and Spring Start Rotations.
Tuition & Funding
Tuition Rates
The estimated cost of attending the University of Houston–Victoria varies with enrollment status and personal lifestyle. Browse our Cost of Attendance page to get an idea of how much it will cost to attend UHV.
Funding Options
To apply for FAFSA and similar external scholarships, visit the Office of Financial Aid.
Sound like your direction? Request more information or begin your application.
Testimonial
Jennifer Thompson
Since leaving UHV I have taught 3rd grade math and science in Katy ISD. I have been a team leader and I have also conducted professional development sessions for my entire campus.
Class of 2017
James Martinez, Current Student
UHV is important to me because of all my friends who became friends here. I get to work with the Professors one on one and they get to know me here.
Sophomore, Early Education
Mikayla Guillen, Senior
Everything is possible with the UHV family behind you every step of the way.