2025-2026 Graduate Catalog
Department of Education
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For a listing of Graduate Faculty Membership, go to the following link: Graduate Faculty Membership.
Since West Texas A&M University was founded in 1910, its roots have been in the teacher education program. A major purpose of the Department of Education is to prepare individuals for professional positions as teachers, counselors, administrators and other support service positions for both public and private schools at elementary and secondary levels. WTAMU is proud of its tradition of providing outstanding students through its graduate education programs.
Doctoral Degree Program
The West Texas A&M University’s Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership is a fully online Ed.D. degree program that has three Pathways. Pathway One prepares individuals to lead rural schools and to teach educational leadership within a university setting. Pathway Two prepares individuals for leadership positions within higher education and educational organizations. Pathway Three prepares leaders in the areas of educational business and finance. Although the program focuses on rural school leadership, all three Pathways equip educational leaders with a wide variety of tools to lead in any school district, university, or organization of any size, and in any location.
Admission Requirements for Doctoral Degree Program
One cohort per Pathway will be admitted annually each fall semester for a spring start date. The number of candidates in a cohort will be limited through a competitive selection process. The deadline for application is 5:00 p.m. on September 15. Candidates will be notified on or before November 1st as to acceptance. Applications received after the deadline will be considered in the following year’s review.
Applicants for the Ed.D. degree must hold a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree from accredited institutions with at least one degree in education or a closely related discipline. Please find additional application information by going to the following link: https://www.wtamu.edu/academics/college-education-social-sciences/department-education/programs/edd/Admissions-Information/index.html.
Master’s Degree Programs
The Department of Education has seven options for a master’s degree. Passing a state test is required to earn a standard professional certificate. To ensure quality, master’s degree certificate programs are accredited by the Texas Education Agency/State Board for Educator Certification. Educator standards are set by the state of Texas and are subject to change.
Admission Requirements for Master’s Degree Programs
Prerequisite for all master’s degree programs, except professional counseling and instructional technology, is 18 semester credit hours of education. In addition, all programs require a minimum overall grade point average of 2.75 on all course work attempted or a 2.75 on the last 60 hours attempted for educator preparation program admission. Before beginning work toward the standard professional certificate, the student may be required to hold a valid classroom teaching certificate (see individual program requirements).
Curriculum/Certification Requirements
The specific degree program requirements are outlined in the Degree and Program Offerings section of the Graduate Catalog.
If seeking a standard professional certificate, the student must complete the appropriate graduate program, meet the program requirements for teaching experience, pass the program comprehensive exam, and pass the appropriate state certification test (if seeking certification). The Master of Education degree must be completed within six years.
The professional certificate gives the holder legal authority to perform duties in public schools of Texas in the area designated on the face of the certificate.
Alternative Certification
A person who possesses at least a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university and meets other specific qualifications may complete initial Texas teacher certification and gain course work to apply toward the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree. The following page has additional information: https://www.wtamu.edu/academics/college-education-social-sciences/department-education/programs/graduate/master-arts-teaching/index.html.
For more information, see the alternative certification website, https://www.wtamu.edu/academics/college-education-social-sciences/department-education/how-do-i-become-a-teacher/pace/pace-planning-guide.html, or contact the Office of Alternative Certification Program, Old Main, Room 413, 806-651-2613.
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Discipline - Course Prefix
Counselor Education - COUN
Early Childhood - EDEC
Educational Leadership - EDLD
Educational Psychology - EPSY
Elementary Education - EDEL
Generic Special Education - EDSP
Instructional Design and Technology - EDT
Professional Development - EDPD
Reading - EDRD
Research - RSCH
Secondary Education - EDSE
NOTE: See the “Course Descriptions ” section of this catalog for a complete list of courses offered by the University.
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ProgramsDoctoralMaster
CertificateCertification/Licensure Preparation
Requirements for licensure and/or certification vary from state to state. Our programs prepare students for licensure and/or certification in the State of Texas. We do not represent that our programs prepare students for licensure and/or certification in other states.
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