Master's Degree Professional Education
Master of Arts (MA) in Professional Education
This 36-hour option prepares advanced program candidates for roles as content-area specialists or curriculum coordinators. Selection of graduate courses will vary according to candidate's area of interest. Graduate courses offered through the College of Arts and Sciences, such as Mathematics, History, Biology, and English, can be included. Upon completion of the degree, you will have gained knowledge and skills that can be applied in areas of curriculum and instruction, such as possibly teaching at the junior college level. Also, if you are interested in Teacher Education, a Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Certification plan can be combined with your Master's degree plan, thereby allowing you not only to earn a master's degree but also certifying you to teach in a PK-12 school. One-third of the courses in this program option are online.
Master's Degree Professional Education Program Admission Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
- GPA of 3.0 or better in the last 60 credit hours of coursework leading to the baccalaureate degree – or – Successful completion of previous Master’s Degree
- Essay submitted and reviewed: “What are your reasons for choosing the area of emphasis that you have selected for your studies in this program?”
Conditional Admission
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
- GPA below 3.0 – 2.5 in the last 60 credit hours of coursework leading to the baccalaureate degree
- Essay submitted and reviewed: “What are your reasons for choosing the area of emphasis that you have selected for your studies in this program?”
- Personal statement that details the circumstances surrounding applicant's low GPA and an explanation of their readiness.
- OTHER EVIDENCE: At least one of the following:
- Two letters of recommendation from school administrators who have directly supervised the applicant's work that can speak to the applicant's practical experience, work ethic, and potential for success in the program;
- A comprehensive resume or curriculum vitae that outlines the applicant's academic achievements, work experience, extracurricular activities, and any relevant accomplishments. (Applicants who provide a resume or CV as evidence can highlight any experiences that demonstrate leadership, teamwork or contributions to the community that highlight their well-rounded nature.);
- An interview with the Program Coordinator (in-person or virtual);
- Minimum GRE score of 282 (verbal and quantitative combined);
- The University of Texas of the Permian Basin takes a holistic approach in the admission of applicants to graduate programs as authorized by section 51.842 of the Texas Education Code. This section authorizes graduate programs to consider certain academic, socioeconomic, family, geographic, and other factors relating to an applicant’s background in making an admission decision for admission into the graduate program.
M.A. in Professional Education Requirements
- Students must complete 36 semester credit hours to earn an M.A. in Professional Education.
- Coursework includes three semester credit hours in Theories of Curriculum and Instruction.
- Students must complete three semester credit hours of research in education or research of their choice.
- The master’s degree must be completed within eight years.
Graduate Catalog
Get a more in-depth look at the degree plan and required courses inside the course catalog.
Graduate Programs of Study
