Master of Arts in Education, M.A.

Requirements for Admission

To apply to the Master of Arts in Education program you need to meet the following criteria:

1. TLU application completed at apply.tlu.edu. This includes two essays: the educational philosophy and professional goals.
2. Official transcripts from every institution attended. TLU students must submit all transcripts NOT listed on the TLU transcript.
3. Current Resume

Students applying must meet the following criteria to be considered for admission:

1. Have a minimum 2.9 GPA in all undergraduate coursework
2. Have a valid Texas Teacher Certification
3. Received their bachelor’s degree before the start of the program.

Transfer Coursework

No more than six hours of graduate level coursework can be accepted in transfer from another institution.

Provisional Admissions

An applicant’s file will be reviewed by the MA in Education admissions committee to determine suitability for the program. Applicants who otherwise qualify for admission but have not passed the certification exams may be granted admission on a provisional basis with the provision they are only allowed to take six hours per semester until they pass their exams. Applicants who meet all admissions requirements but have a cumulative gpa below 2.90 but at least 2.75 may be granted provisional admission and are allowed to take six hours during their first semester. If a B or better is earned in both courses, the provision will be removed. If a B or better is not earned in both classes, the student will be removed from the program.

Academic Probation

A graduate education student is placed on academic probation from the graduate program if the student has a cumulative graduate grade point average below a 3.0 or if the student earns at D or F in any graduate education class. The student will be removed from academic probation at the conclusion of the next term of study (probationary semester) if the student has achieved a cumulative graduate GPA of at least a 3.0 without a D or F in any graduate class.

Academic Dismissal

A graduate education student on academic probation will be dismissed from the graduate program if the student fails to achieve a cumulative graduate GPA of at least a 3.0 at the conclusion of the probationary semester.

Appeal Procedures

Students who are dismissed from TLU’s graduate education program may appeal the dismissal to the Education Department Admissions Committee, whose decision is final. The written statement of appeal should detail the reasons why circumstances of the case warrant special consideration. If the appeal is denied, one semester must elapse before the student may apply for readmission.

Readmission

A student who withdrew from the graduate education program or who was dismissed from the program may reapply under the current catalog. Readmission is not guaranteed and is considered on a case-by-case basis by the Education Department Admissions Committee.