Admissions
Higher Education and Secondary Education
- 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!
With further specialization in your chosen content area, you could be an instructional coach, lead teacher in secondary public schools, teach dual-credit courses, or be an instructor at the community college level.
There’s a lot ahead of you. You can go anywhere and do anything—follow a path or forge a brand new one. It’s all up to you, and we’re here to help prepare you for whatever journey lies ahead.
Visit the Career Development Center to search for internships, apply for jobs, or get help putting together your resume.
Degree Plan
Core:
Other Requirements:
Master Comprehensive Exam to be taken within six hours of completing the program.
12 semester hours
- CUIN 6321 Principles of Curriculum Development
- CUIN 6332 Education in a Diverse Society
- FEDU 6321 Foundations of Educational Research
or
FEDU 6322 Educational Assessments - FEDU 6331 Human Growth and Development
Plan:
15 - 18 semester hours*
Selected by advisement from the teaching discipline of the student. These will be six courses outside the College of Education & Health Professions. (Courses valid for dual credit teaching and community college instruction must be at the graduate level, 6300 or above.)
*If student completes 15 hours in teaching discipline area rather than 18 hours, he must take an additional 3 hours: CUIN 6305 Professional Research.
Total: 30 semester hours
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.