Admissions
M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction, Elementary Education (EC-Grade 8)
- All applicants must meet the general requirements for entrance to graduate study. Other programs will require additional prerequisites and application materials.
- Submit two letters of reference from practicing educators, such as from supervisors or other professional school personnel.
- Provide a statement of purpose, discussing your reason for pursuing your chosen degree and your expectations of the program.
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.
Major Concentration:
15 semester hours selected from the following, but with no more than six hours from any one concentration.
Literacy Studies
- LITY 6331 Instruction for Students with Literacy Difficulties
- LITY 6333 Theory and Application of Writing for Globalized Learning
- LITY 6334 Foundations of Reading Development
- LITY 6360 Theoretical Foundations of New and Traditional Literacies
- LITY 6362 Assessment of Multi-Literacies Learning
- LITY 6363 New and Traditional Literacies Across the Content Areas
Social Studies
- CUIN 6300 Selected Topics (Social Studies)
- CUIN 6350 Teaching the Social Studies
Science
- CUIN 6300 Selected Topics (Science)
- CUIN 6336 Applications of Science Methods for Teachers
Math
- CUIN 6300 Selected Topics (Math)
- CUIN 6341 Teaching Problem Solving
- CUIN 6342 Assessment in Mathematics
- CUIN 6343 The Math Teacher as Leader
- CUIN 6347 Teaching Number Concepts
- CUIN 6348 Teaching Algebra & Geometry
- CUIN 6349 Teaching Probability & Statistics
ESL/TESOL (English as a Second Language/Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
- ESLN 6312 Principles of Second Language Teaching
Special Education
- SPED 6321 Introduction to Special Education
- SPED 6327 Appraisal and Collaboration for Students with Disabilities
- SPED 6334 Diagnostic Teaching and Instructional Strategies
Additional Coursework
- CUIN 6305 Professional Research
Total: 30 semester hours
Other Requirements:
Master Comprehensive Exam to be taken within six hours of completing the program.
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.