Overview

Students of the Developmental Education (Learning Support Concentration) program from Texas State University learn to think critically about theory, research, and practice in multiple areas of college readiness and developmental education including developmental literacy, learning support, and developmental mathematics.

A comprehensive, broad-based degree that prepares students to address the needs of developmental learners in postsecondary education.

Program Mission

Housed within the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, the program prepares scholars, researchers, leaders, administrators, instructors, and practitioners to work in developmental education programs in two- and four-year colleges and universities. As a multidisciplinary program, the faculty, staff, and students work collaboratively across various academic disciplines, diverse communities, and geographic boundaries. Both rigorous and supportive, the program advances theory, research, and practice in multiple areas of developmental education — including literacy, learning support, and developmental mathematics — by actively engaging students in teaching, scholarship, and professional service.

Career Options

Graduates are prepared to pursue careers at two- and four-year colleges and universities in the following areas:

learning assistance centers and tutorial programs
developmental instruction programs in writing, mathematics, reading, and learning strategy development
pre-college-to-college transition programs, such as the federal TRIO programs, which include Talent Search, Upward Bound, and Student Support Services
non-governmental programs

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Education

Child Psychology

Health Sciences

Public Health

Pedagogy
Teaching Methods

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-01-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-10-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2024-08-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-06-15 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-01-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

78

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Credits

36 SCH

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Education Adult Education Educational Psychology View 595 other Masters in Educational Psychology in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

78

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

completed online application
$55 nonrefundable application fee or
$90 nonrefundable application fee for applications with international credentials
baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited university
a copy of an official transcript from each institution where course credit was granted
minimum 2.75 GPA in your last 60 hours of undergraduate course work (plus any completed graduate courses)
statement of purpose (approximately 500 words) describing your background and professional goals, including your rationale for pursuing the chosen professional degree program, how your goals tie into the mission of the graduate program, and your philosophy of teaching and learning
three letters of recommendation from individuals who know you as a student or as a professional

Tuition Fee

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International

13992 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6996 USD per semester during 12 months.
National

13992 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6996 USD per semester during 12 months.
In-State

6432 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 3216 USD per semester during 12 months.

Living costs for San Marcos

921 - 1707 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Developmental Education (Learning Support Concentration).

Available Scholarships

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