Nov 23, 2024  
2024-2025 Graduate Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Graduate Catalog

Multicultural Studies in Education, M.S.


The graduate plan in Multicultural Studies in Education leads to the Master of Science degree. This interdisciplinary plan is designed so that students will be prepared comprehensively at an advanced level to deal effectively with multicultural issues in schools. The plan requires a minimum of 36 hours, including the following requirements.

Check prerequisites before enrolling in any courses.

Degree Requirements


Track A - Bilingual Education


Master’s Degree Options (6 hours)


Additional Information

Minimum of two semesters required for a maximum of six hours; with continuous registration until completion.
Additional Information

Minimum of two semesters required for a maximum of six hours; with continuous registration until completion.
Option 3

Six hours from SILC elective courses
Additional Information

If candidates are not enrolled in coursework during the semester in which they apply to take the master’s comprehensive examination, they must consult with their adviser to be enrolled in EDUC 6909 .

Track B - English as a Second Language


Master’s Degree Options (6 hours)


Additional Information

Minimum of two semesters required for a maximum of six hours; with continuous registration until completion.
Option 2

In consultation with adviser
Additional Information

Minimum of two semesters required for a maximum of six hours; with continuous registration until completion.
Option 3

Six hours from elective courses
Additional Information

If candidates are not enrolled in coursework during the semester in which they apply to take the master’s comprehensive examination, they must consult with their adviser to be enrolled in EDUC 6909 .

Track C - Multicultural Education


Multicultural Education (12 hours)


Advised elective

Support Area (6 hours)


Advised elective

Master’s Degree Options (6 hours)


Additional Information

Minimum of two semesters required for a maximum of six hours; with continuous registration until completion.
Additional Information

Minimum of two semesters required for a maximum of six hours; with continuous registration until completion.
Option 3

Six hours from SILC elective courses
Additional Information

If candidates are not enrolled in coursework during the semester in which they apply to take the master’s comprehensive examination, they must consult with their adviser to be enrolled in EDUC 6909 .

Track D - Social Justice in Education


Master’s Degree Options (6 hours)


Additional Information

Minimum of two semesters required for a maximum of six hours; with continuous registration until completion.
Additional Information

Minimum of two semesters required for a maximum of six hours; with continuous registration until completion.
Option 3

Three additional hours from SILC elective courses
Additional Information

If candidates are not enrolled in coursework during the semester in which they apply to take the master’s comprehensive examination, they must consult with their adviser to be enrolled in EDUC 6909 .

Track E - Special Education


Track F - Dual Language and Reading Specialist


Professional Core (6 hours)


Additional Information

Certification recommendation requirements: Hold a valid standard Texas Teaching certificate, proof of two years successful, full-time, approved teaching experience, hold a master’s degree, passing score on corresponding state assessment (TExES), completion of all required UHCL coursework.