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M.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction, English as a Second Language/TESOL with Teacher Certification

Prior admittance into this program is required. For specifics, see VOICE Program.

Apply to UHV CUIN graduate program at https://www.applytexas.org/

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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.

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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)
    OR
    SPED 6321 Introduction to Special Education (Secondary certifications, including 7-12 English, science, math or history)

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)

  • ESLN 6310 Assessment in Bilingual and ESL Education
  • ESLN 6311 Foundation of Bilingual and ESL Education
  • ESLN 6312 Principles of Second Language Teaching
  • ESLN 6313 Teaching Second Language Literacy
  • ESLN 6314 Teaching English as a 2nd Language
  • SPED 6321 Introduction to Special Education*
    *Secondary teacher certification, including 7-12 English, science, math, or history, will take LITY 6334 in place of SPED 6321

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
  • This degree requires completing certification in EC-6, Grade 4 – 8, or Secondary (History, Science, Math, Life Science, Science), Physical Education EC-12 or Spanish (EC-12).

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.

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