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Affordable and convenient, our online education programs prepare you for educational leadership roles that widen your influence in the classroom and beyond, positively impacting fellow educators, students and your community. Benefit from the quality and prestige of the Texas A&M University System as well as the flexibility of 100% online courses, multiple start dates and affordable tuition—everything you need to further your education while continuing to work, all on your budget.
- M.S. in C&I in Bilingual Education
- M.S. in C&I in Educational Leadership
- M.S. in C&I in Educational Technology
- M.S. in C&I in Master Teacher
- M.S. in C&I in Reading
- M.S. in C&I in Special Education
Online Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction with a Specialization in Bilingual Education
Duration: as few as 12 months | Credit Hours: 33 | Tuition: $12,111*
Apply by: 10/3/25 Start class: 10/20/25
The M.S. in Curriculum and Instruction with a Specialization in Bilingual Education online is designed to give you the advantage when applying for in-demand curricular leadership roles in multicultural learning environments. This affordable program features 100% online coursework, and applicants may qualify for a TEACH Grant* to help cover program costs. You do not need to be bilingual to enter the program.
This program is TEACH Grant-eligible.*
- Benefit from a compelling core curriculum that emphasizes practical application of current theory, research, assessment and coaching to improve learning
- Study topics such as oral language assessment, principles for developing language proficiency, implementing English as a Second Language programs, and teaching reading and language arts in bilingual settings
- Explore strategies for providing developmentally appropriate emergent and holistic instruction that promotes equity and academic excellence for all learners within the bilingual classroom
Online Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction with a Specialization in Educational Leadership
Duration: as few as 12 months | Credit Hours: 33 | Tuition: $12,111*
Apply by: 10/3/25 Start class: 10/20/25
Designed to prepare you for a variety of curricular leadership roles, this impressive master's program features 100% online coursework taught by experienced practitioners. Strengthen your skills in problem-solving, decision-making, communication and consultation—all applicable to a broad range of industries—in this highly affordable program that does not lead to principal certification.
- Synthesize and analyze current research to develop curriculum and instructional models
- Apply evidence-based teaching practices and methodologies
- Enhance instruction based on the synthesis, analysis, assessment and evaluation of data to ensure culturally competent teaching and learning
Online Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction with a Specialization in Educational Technology
Duration: as few as 12 months | Credit Hours: 33 | Tuition: $12,111*
Apply by: 10/3/25 Start class: 10/20/25
With technology at the forefront of education more than ever, enhance your skills and bolster your career trajectory in a vital area of expertise in the Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction with a Specialization in Educational Technology online program. Whether you're a leader in the classroom, working in school administration or looking to transition into a curriculum specialist role, you will learn how to create and deliver effective and engaging lessons for all students in a virtual environment. The coursework is applicable to the TExES Technology Applications EC–12. (242) Exam.
This program gives you the essential knowledge to integrate emerging technology into a broad range of learning environments, both inside and outside K-12 environments. You will learn theories applicable to designing courses and learning experiences, along with what is practical and pragmatic to meet the evolving needs of the modern educational experience. Beginning with the principles of instruction design, the coursework focuses not only on where to use educational technology, but also how to apply it through an everyday process of teaching, learning and assessment.
- Synthesize and analyze current research to develop curriculum and instructional models
- Apply evidence-based teaching practices and methodologies
- Enhance instruction based on the synthesis, analysis, assessment and evaluation of data to ensure culturally competent teaching and learning
Online Master of Science in Curriculum & Instruction with a Specialization in Master Teacher
Duration: as few as 12 months | Credit Hours: 33 | Tuition: $12,111*
Apply by: 10/3/25 Start class: 10/20/25
Move toward earning the most respected designation in education: National Board-Certified Teacher (NBCT). Supportive faculty of this curriculum and instruction master's online program have extensive experience coaching NBCT candidates, and they offer invaluable guidance while you prepare a portfolio for submission to the review process. TAMIU will provide coursework aligned to the process of applying for national board certification.
Curriculum emphasizes practical application of current theory, research, assessment and coaching to improve your efficacy as a teacher. Courses also explore the National Board Five Core Propositions and Standards and equip you with the tools and knowledge needed to verify you have met the highest NBCT principles.
- Use informative resources to synthesize and analyze current research in the promotion of curriculum and instruction models
- Utilize evidence-based practices, methodologies, and teaching practices in applied and collaborative learning
- Impact the academic needs of diverse learners at a school or district by developing instruction based on the synthesis, analysis, assessment and evaluation of data
Online Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction with a Specialization in Reading
Duration: as few as 12 months | Credit Hours: 33 | Tuition: $12,111*
Apply by: 10/3/25 Start class: 10/20/25
The M.S. in Curriculum and Instruction with a Specialization in Reading gives you the advanced knowledge you need to pursue a career as curriculum leader in literacy instruction. Offering 100% online coursework covers a variety of reading models with an emphasis on language and cognition, literacy development, comprehension, motivation, and current literacy trends, as well as interventions for struggling readers through field classroom-based experiences. Applicants may qualify for a TEACH Grant* to help cover program costs.
This program is TEACH Grant-eligible.*
- Synthesize and analyze current research to develop curriculum and instructional models
- Apply evidence-based teaching practices and methodologies
- Enhance instruction based on the synthesis, analysis, assessment and evaluation of data to ensure culturally competent teaching and learning
Online Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction with a Specialization in Special Education
Duration: as few as 12 months | Credit Hours: 33 | Tuition: $12,111*
Apply by: 10/3/25 Start class: 10/20/25
Featuring 100% online coursework, the M.S. in Curriculum and Instruction with a Specialization in Special Education prepares you to organize and lead adaptive services for diverse and exceptional learners with mild to severe disabilities. Learn to apply specialized strategy, technology and experience in a variety of curricular leadership roles to increase your impact on the academic achievements of special education students. Applicants may qualify for a TEACH Grant* to help cover program costs.
This program is TEACH Grant-eligible.*
- Synthesize and analyze current research to develop curriculum and instructional models
- Apply evidence-based teaching practices and methodologies
- Enhance instruction based on the synthesis, analysis, assessment and evaluation of data to ensure culturally competent teaching and learning
- M.S. in Special Education in Bilingual Education
- M.S. in Special Education in Curriculum & Instruction
- M.S. in Special Education in Educational Leadership
- M.S. in Special Education in Reading
- M.S. in Special Education in Education Diagnostics
- Educational Diagnostics Professional Certificate
Online Master of Science in Special Education with a Specialization in Bilingual Education
Duration: as few as 12 months | Credit Hours: 33 | Tuition: $12,111*
Apply by: 10/3/25 Start class: 10/20/25
Promote equity and academic excellence as a culturally competent leader in special education when you earn an M.S. in Special Education – Bilingual Education online. This accelerated online program combines evidence-based practices for special education with advanced bilingual teaching pedagogy. In as few as 12 months, you will gain a broad-based understanding of special education topics such as laws and ethics, foundational research and classroom management techniques.
Enhance your ability to use oral assessments and multicultural instructional strategies in special education to evaluate, monitor and support the ongoing language acquisition process for English language learners, especially in the subjects of reading and language arts.
This program is TEACH Grant-eligible.*
- Use assessment to make educational decisions for individuals with exceptionalities
- Integrate scholarly inquiry to select evidence-based strategies that meet the needs of individuals with exceptionalities
- Demonstrate leadership skills by advocating individuals with exceptionalities
Online Master of Science in Special Education with a Specialization in Curriculum & Instruction
Duration: as few as 12 months | Credit Hours: 33 | Tuition: $12,111*
Apply by: 10/3/25 Start class: 10/20/25
Pursue rewarding roles educating students in special education with diverse academic and behavioral needs when you earn an M.S. in Special Education – Curriculum & Instruction degree. Acquire the next-level instructional strategies, curricular tools and classroom management methods necessary to create an engaging learning experience for students in special education.
Increase your understanding of both special education and curriculum design with evidence-based practices and modern educational theories. Strengthen your pedagogical decision-making process by evaluating instructional trends from historical, social and cultural perspectives. Become a dynamic leader when you explore coaching models designed to help you promote the professional growth of your colleagues.
This program is TEACH Grant-eligible.*
- Use assessment to make educational decisions for individuals with exceptionalities
- Integrate scholarly inquiry to select evidence-based strategies to meet the needs of individuals with exceptionalities
- Demonstrate leadership skills by advocating individuals with exceptionalities
Online Master of Science in Special Education with a Specialization in Educational Leadership
Duration: as few as 12 months | Credit Hours: 33 | Tuition: $12,111*
Apply by: 10/3/25 Start class: 10/20/25
Expand your career opportunities when you complete the M.S. in Special Education – Educational Leadership degree online. Advocate for students with a range of social, emotional and physical needs—and the teachers who support them—as a culturally competent, team-oriented and adaptable leader in special education.
Boost your credentials and develop your leadership expertise to prepare for in-demand positions such as Special Education Department Head or Director. Implement evidence-based instructional strategies and classroom management techniques for students with diverse learning and behavioral needs. Specialized coursework focuses on education policy, decision-making models, leadership paradigms and data-informed assessment at the classroom, state and federal levels.
This program is TEACH Grant-eligible.*
- Use assessment to make educational decisions for individuals with exceptionalities
- Integrate scholarly inquiry to select evidence-based strategies to meet the needs of individuals with exceptionalities
- Demonstrate leadership skills by advocating for individuals with exceptionalities
Online Master of Science in Special Education with a Specialization in Reading
Duration: as few as 12 months | Credit Hours: 33 | Tuition: $12,111*
Apply by: 10/3/25 Start class: 10/20/25
Prepare to meet the rising demand for school administrators who aim to lead change in diverse organizations while inspiring achievement across challenging student populations with the M.S. in Educational Administration. Featuring 100% online coursework, this affordable program provides the knowledge and credentials you need to be an effective leader in increasingly complex school systems. You will also increase your aptitude for passing the principal exams required by the Texas Education Agency for standard certification—such as the Principal as Instructional Leader (268) and Performance Assessment for School Leaders (PASL).
This program is TEACH Grant-eligible.*
- Use assessment to make educational decisions for individuals with exceptionalities
- Integrate scholarly inquiry to select evidence-based strategies to meet the needs of individuals with exceptionalities
- Demonstrate leadership skills by advocating individuals with exceptionalities
Online Master of Science in Special Education with a Specialization in Education Diagnostics
Duration: as few as 12 months | Credit Hours: 33 | Tuition: $12,111*
Apply by: 10/3/25 Start class: 10/20/25
This M.S. in Special Education – Education Diagnostics online program provides the in-depth knowledge, hands-on field experiences and attentive faculty support necessary to prepare for the state examination for Educational Diagnostician Certification. Combine broad-based special education expertise with focused education diagnostician coursework.
Our education diagnostician curriculum is directly aligned with the objectives of the TExES Educational Diagnostician (253) exam, so you will learn to assess individuals for learning and behavioral disabilities, provide appropriate diagnoses and implement tailored interventions. You will also complete hands-on field experiences and the state mandated youth mental health, substance abuse, youth suicide and dyslexia trainings.
This program is TEACH Grant-eligible.*
- Use assessment to make educational decisions for individuals with exceptionalities
- Integrate scholarly inquiry to select evidence-based strategies to meet the needs of individuals with exceptionalities
- Demonstrate leadership skills by advocating individuals with exceptionalities
Online Educational Diagnostics Professional Certificate
Duration: as few as 8 months | Credit Hours: 24 | Tuition: $8,808*
Apply by: 10/3/25 Start class: 10/20/25
Become a better advocate for exceptional students with the TAMIU online educational diagnostician program. This certificate builds on your critical thinking, communication and mediation skills to help you implement strategic approaches for assisting special needs learners. Accessible, 100% online coursework aligns with the TExES Educational Diagnostician (253) exam.
You will explore topics including the identification of students with disabilities by using diagnostic assessment instruments, the administration and interpretation of intelligence and ability tests, and academic achievement assessment procedures. Curriculum includes embedded field experience and trainings in youth mental health, substance abuse, youth suicide and dyslexia.
- Use assessment to make educational decisions for individuals with exceptionalities
- Integrate scholarly inquiry to select evidence-based strategies to meet the needs of individuals with exceptionalities
- Demonstrate leadership skills by advocating for individuals with exceptionalities
- M.S. in Bilingual Education in Curriculum & Instruction
- M.S. in Bilingual Education in Educational Leadership
- M.S. in Bilingual Education in Reading
- M.S. in Bilingual Education in Special Education
Online Master of Science in Bilingual Education with a Specialization in Curriculum & Instruction
Duration: as few as 12 months | Credit Hours: 33 | Tuition: $12,111*
Apply by: 10/3/25 Start class: 10/20/25
Prepare to become a sought-after curriculum leader with an online M.S. in Bilingual Education – Curriculum & Instruction. Explore practices and policies affecting curricular reforms and prepare to design instruction with an understanding of diversity, the language acquisition process and the language characteristics of Spanish and English. Increase your critical thinking ability as you develop effective bilingual teaching strategies and process advanced learning theories and their application in today's classroom.
This affordable bilingual education degree program features 100% online coursework and you can earn your degree quickly.
This program is TEACH Grant-eligible.*
- Synthesize and analyze current research to promote implementation of bilingual education programs
- Utilize evidenced-based practices, methodologies, and biliterate/bicultural teaching and assessment practices to meet the needs of the local, state and global community
- Engage in critical thinking through implementation and evaluation of bilingual pedagogy
Online Master of Science in Bilingual Education with a Specialization in Educational Leadership
Duration: as few as 12 months | Credit Hours: 33 | Tuition: $12,111*
Apply by: 10/3/25 Start class: 10/20/25
Prepare for leadership roles and equip bilingual students for success in today's global economy with this online M.S. in Bilingual Education – Educational Leadership. With a focus on their diverse backgrounds, you will assess student learning to implement effective curriculum programs. Reinforce your leadership ability by enhancing your communication and collaboration credentials. Leverage leadership strategies to build community and family relationships that will help support the education of bilingual students.
This affordable bilingual education degree program features 100% online coursework and you can earn your degree quickly.
This program is TEACH Grant-eligible.*
- Synthesize and analyze current research to promote implementation of bilingual education programs
- Utilize evidenced-based practices, methodologies, and biliterate/bicultural teaching and assessment practices to meet the needs of the local, state and global community
- Engage in critical thinking through implementation and evaluation of bilingual pedagogy
Online Master of Science in Bilingual Education with a Specialization in Reading
Duration: as few as 12 months | Credit Hours: 33 | Tuition: $12,111*
Apply by: 10/3/25 Start class: 10/20/25
The ability to read is one of the most important skills we learn. As a bilingual educator you can help students become expert readers in more than one language. Increase the biliteracy rate in your school with an online M.S. in Bilingual Education – Reading. As you discover how students learn to read in different languages, you will discover ways to provide expert instruction to help them learn most effectively. Assess students and create programs that best fit their needs. Learn to diagnose reading problems and devise remedial programs to help students overcome their struggles.
This affordable bilingual education degree program features 100% online coursework and you can earn your degree quickly.
This program is TEACH Grant-eligible.*
- Synthesize and analyze current research to promote implementation of bilingual education programs
- Utilize evidenced-based practices, methodologies, and biliterate/bicultural teaching and assessment practices to meet the needs of the local, state and global community
- Engage in critical thinking through implementation and evaluation of bilingual pedagogy
Online Master of Science in Bilingual Education with a Specialization in Special Education
Duration: as few as 12 months | Credit Hours: 33 | Tuition: $12,111*
Apply by: 10/3/25 Start class: 10/20/25
Become an effective bilingual educator and manage the challenge of serving students who are learning two languages while coping with a disability with an online M.S. in Bilingual Education – Special Education. Discover effective ways of teaching and enriching students' bilingual education to help them thrive. Scrutinize classroom and behavior management strategies to improve participation. Establish and maintain positive relationships with families and their communities to support students' educational journey.
This affordable bilingual education degree program features 100% online coursework and you can earn your degree quickly.
This program is TEACH Grant-eligible.*
- Synthesize and analyze current research to promote implementation of bilingual education programs
- Utilize evidenced-based practices, methodologies, and biliterate/bicultural teaching and assessment practices to meet the needs of the local, state and global community
- Engage in critical thinking through implementation and evaluation of bilingual pedagogy
Online Master of Science in Educational Administration
Duration: as few as 10 months | Credit Hours: 30 | Tuition: $11,010*
Apply by: 10/3/25 Start class: 10/20/25
Prepare to meet the rising demand for school administrators who aim to lead change in diverse organizations while inspiring achievement across challenging student populations with the M.S. in Educational Administration. Featuring 100% online coursework, this affordable program provides the knowledge and credentials you need to be an effective leader in increasingly complex school systems. You will also increase your aptitude for passing the principal exams required by the Texas Education Agency for standard certification—such as the Principal as Instructional Leader (268) and Performance Assessment for School Leaders (PASL).
- Interpret education policy, public financing and school accountability to develop and implement effective campus teaching and learning processes
- Evaluate research, theory, and data to facilitate the development of a campus vision for learning, communication, legal and ethical interactions with a variety of stakeholders
- Assess the principles of effective leadership, management, and data-driven decision-making to ensure safe and effective learning environments
Online Principal Professional Certificate
Duration: as few as 8 months | Credit Hours: 21 | Tuition: $7,707*
Apply by: 10/3/25 Start class: 10/20/25
Prepare for a transformative role as a principal with this online certificate program. Increase your proficiency in problem-solving, critical thinking and communication. Gain access to tutorials, TExES 268 testing kits and assistance with practice testing.
With 100% online coursework, TAMIU'S Principal Professional Certificate looks at organizational theories, administrative preparation, personnel management, and educational research to enable you to create an atmosphere that gives staff and students opportunities to excel. The program prepares you to apply to the State of Texas for principal certification upon completion, and you will leverage your knowledge in a two-part, field-based practicum.
- Interpret education policy, public financing, and school accountability to develop and implement effective campus teaching and learning processes
- Evaluate research, theory and data to facilitate the development of a campus vision for learning, communication and legal and ethical interactions with a variety of stakeholders
- Assess the principles of effective leadership, management, and data-driven decision-making to ensure safe and effective learning environments
Online Master of Science in School Counseling
Duration: as few as 16 months | Credit Hours: 48 | Tuition: $17,616*
Apply by: 10/3/25 Start class: 10/20/25
Pivot your career and make an impact beyond the classroom with the expertise you will gain in the Master of Science in School Counseling program. Delivered with 100% online coursework, this school counseling degree program prepares you with the theories and techniques of counseling to support students, and their family, as they navigate educational, behavioral, social and home life challenges. As a graduate, you will be prepared to sit for the Texas Professional School Counselor Certification exam and serve as a K-12 school counselor. This program also fulfills the Texas Education Agency’s master’s degree requirements to obtain the Texas certification. TAMIU’s strong school network with districts across Texas and its long-standing reputation of graduating top-quality educators will open the door to new opportunities for you.
- Use culturally appropriate counseling practices regarding age and stage of life
- Transform a variety of counseling theories and interventions for efficacy in a multicultural environment
- Apply professional, ethical and legal principles when collaborating or consulting with stakeholders (parents, teachers, other professionals, etc.)
- Impact school and non-school counseling programs through the application of leadership and advocacy skills by designing, implementing and evaluating counseling programs in myriad settings
- Actively engage in professional counseling associations
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Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) serves as the societal and intellectual hub of a vibrant multilingual and multicultural community. A member of the Texas A&M University System, TAMIU provides more than 8,400 students with a learning environment anchored by the highest quality programs built on a solid academic foundation in the arts and sciences. To fulfill our mission, we offer a range of programs with a progressive international agenda for global study and understanding across all disciplines.
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