Middle School Education Online Master of Education

The Department of Teacher Education and Administration offers the Master of Education with a major in teaching with EC–6 Core Subjects, 4–8 or secondary education certification tracks. Specializations offered for EC-6 Elementary Education are ESL Supplemental and bilingual generalist.

How it Works

The Master of Education with a major in teaching requires 36 semester credit hours, with:

• 12 hours of common core courses in education

• 12 hours in a specialization

• 6 hours of student teaching or internship/practicum

Of the 30 hours required, 24 hours overlap with requirements for the EC–6 post-baccalaureate certification-only program, and 18 hours overlap with requirements for the 4–8 or secondary post-baccalaureate certification-only program.

Admission to the Master of Education in Teaching program is a two-step process. Each applicant must first apply to and meet the general admission requirements of UNT's Toulouse Graduate School.Then, applications for students who meet initial admission standards are forwarded to the College of Education for review and final decision.

Apply to Toulouse Graduate School

You must be admitted to the Toulouse Graduate School before enrolling in the accelerated online program.

• Submit your application at applytexas.org and choose the "Teaching MEd - Master of Education in Teaching" in the degree plan list. Make sure you confirm that you are applying for the Online Program when prompted.  Details on their requirements and applications deadlines can be viewed at https://tgs.unt.edu/future-students.  Requirements for international applicants can be viewed at http://admissions.unt.edu/international​, including information on meeting the English Language Proficiency requirement.  The Department encourages students to apply well in advance of the posted deadlines.  All departmental application materials must be received within two months of the submitted online application.
• Pay the $75 application fee, which can be submitted through applytexas.org.
• Request an official transcript of your records from each college or university that you have attended (official transcripts of all academic coursework previously undertaken, including an undergraduate degree from an accredited academic institution in an allied field) and have them sent to the Toulouse Graduate School. Submit documents to:
  • University of North Texas
    Toulouse Graduate School
    1155 Union Circle #305459 (USPS)
    1147 Union Circle, ESSC Room 354 (UPS/FedEx)
    Denton, TX 76203
    Email: GradAdmission@unt.edu
    Phone: 940.565.2383
    Fax: 940-565-2414

Admission of International Students

• Applicants who do not hold either U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent resident alien status should apply through the UNT International Admissions Office, in addition to the Toulouse Graduate School and College of Health and Public Service. An international applicant's bachelor's degree should be equivalent to a U.S. four-year bachelor's degree. International students ONLY: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)--a minimum score of 550 (paper-based), 213 (computer-based), or 79 (internet-based) is required.

Apply to the College of Education

Department Application is required. It includes an Admission Questionnaire. Contact COE-PBAdvisors@unt.edu to request the Foliotek Link for completion of the departmental application and admission questionnaire. Note that responses in the questionnaire should be 200-300 words each.

Send all departmental materials and application inquiries to:

University of North Texas
Department of Teacher Education and Administration
1155 Union Circle #311335
Denton, TX 76203-5017
Email: COE-PBAdvisors@unt.edu

Check Status Online

There are two ways to check your application status:

• To check if your transcripts have been submitted: The Toulouse Graduate School will send you an email and pin number to check online at my.unt.edu. You will need to activate your EUID with the pin number and click on Admissions Status.
• To check if your supporting documents have been submitted:
  Email your full name and UNT Student ID to COE-PBAdvisors@unt.edu. Enter "Application Status Update" as well as your name and UNT Student ID in the email subject line.

The online Master of Education in Teaching consists of a minimum of 36 hours. A face-to-face orientation meeting is optional for students. In some course, there are two required meetings per year.

Common Core Requirements (12 hours)

• EDCI 5010 - Everyone Can Learn: Applying Theory to Teaching Practice
• EDCI 5020 - Curriculum Development for Culturally Diverse Learners
• EDCI 5030 - Maintaining Classroom Discipline
• EDRE 5070 - Literacy Development for English Learners (for EC–6 certification)

or

• EDSE 5004 - Literacy for All (for 4–8 or secondary education)

Additional required course work (24 hours)

4–8 Mathematics Certification

• 12 hours of course work in teaching field (i.e., mathematics)
• EDSE 5001 - Public Education and the Teaching Profession
• EDCI 5860 - Instructional Methodologies in Mathematics and Science
• EDEE 5103 - Student Teaching in Grade 4 through Grade 8 and
• EDEE 5104 - Student Teaching in Grade 4 through Grade 8

or

• EDEE 5105 - Internship I and
• EDEE 5115 - Internship II

4–8 Science Certification

• 12 hours of course work in teaching field (i.e., science)
• EDSE 5001 - Public Education and the Teaching Profession
• EDCI 5860 - Instructional Methodologies in Mathematics and Science
• EDEE 5103 - Student Teaching in Grade 4 through Grade 8 and
• EDEE 5104 - Student Teaching in Grade 4 through Grade 8

or

• EDEE 5105 - Internship I and
• EDEE 5115 - Internship II

Estimate tuition and fees by using the Tuition Calculators. For more information about tuition plan options, fees, and tuition, see Student Financial Services.

Financial Aid

UNT offers a variety of options to help finance your education. Visit financialaid.unt.edu to find out more about the application and award process.

UNT has been named one of America's 100 Best College Buys© for 25 consecutive years and offers the quality of a private university at an affordable cost.

Applying for financial aid

1. Apply for financial aid online at fafsa.gov. The application is required for all types of financial aid, including Pell and other federal grants, state grants and loans. The FAFSA and Renewal FAFSA are available annually.
2. You must enroll in 6 hours (over one or two online sessions) in order to be eligible for financial aid.
3. Financial aid awards will be disbursed 10 days prior to the first day of class. Awards will not disburse if you are enrolled in only 3 credit hours.
4. Contact Student Financial Aid and Scholarships at 940-565-2302 or by visiting online at financialaid.unt.edu