DCURI-MED - Curriculum and Instruction, MEd

Admission to a graduate program is evaluated by both the Graduate School and the department offering the program and both sets of standards and admission procedures must be met for admission to a degree program.

Application Packet Deadlines for Program Admission can be found at the Degree Program Requirement and Deadlines page.

Graduate School Admission

Admission Standards for Graduate School Admission can be found under the Requirements for Admission to the Graduate School on the Graduate School Admissions page.

Admission Procedures

There are two steps to apply for admission to a graduate program.

1. Primary application (https://www.applytexas.org/)

2. Supplemental program application (https://laserfiche.untdallas.edu/Forms/Graduate_Application) which allows uploading of the following supplemental admission requirements:  

• Essay (3)

• Letters of recommendation (2)

Applicants are responsible for ensuring that all required documentation is received by UNT Dallas by the application deadline (not postmarked).

Dates and deadlines:  https://www.untdallas.edu/gradschool/degree-program-reqs.php 

Curriculum and Instruction Admission

Admission Standards

Applicants must have at least 3.0 GPA on the last 60 undergraduate semester hours of work prior to receiving the bachelor's degree, or a 2.8 GPA on all undergraduate work, to be considered for unconditional admission to graduate studies at UNT Dallas. Applicants who have already completed a master's degree must have at least a 3.4 GPA on the master's degree.

(Conditional admission may be granted to students who do not meet the above criteria; however, no student with an undergraduate GPA of 2.5 or lower will be admitted.) 

An interview may be required. If so, the applicant will be notified.

Graduate Teacher Education Program Admission

Admission Standards

Applicants must have at least 3.0 GPA on the last 60 undergraduate semester hours of work prior to receiving the bachelor's degree, or a 2.8 GPA on all undergraduate work, to be considered for unconditional admission to graduate studies at UNT Dallas. Applicants who have already completed a master's degree must have at least a 3.4 GPA on the master's degree.
(Conditional admission may be granted to students who do not meet the above criteria; however, no student with an undergraduate GPA of 2.5 or lower will be admitted.)

Students will be required to take and pass the PACT Exam in the same content area they wish to be certified and submit those scores within the first semester of coursework. If scores are not submitted, students will not be able to register for classes and move forward until the School of Education has received the passing scores. Students are responsible for signing up for and taking this test on their own.

An interview may be required. If so, the applicant will be notified. 

Certification Requirements

This degree program prepares baccalaureate graduates from related fields of study with the knowledge and skills to effectively teach in PK-12 urban and rural settings. The program allows for initial certification choices among a variety of elementary, middle school and secondary concentrations: EC-6 Core Subjects, 4-8 Math, 4-8 Science, 4-8 Social Studies, 4-8 Reading/Language Arts, or Grades 7-12 in any content area. All 36 credits of the master's degree are completed at the graduate level. Students must complete the core courses for the master's degree plus one pedagogical content area. The following requirements are applicable to all students pursuing a teaching certificate:

Admission to the Graduate Teacher Education Program:

• Possess a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution

• Have a 2.80 overall, undergraduate GPA

• Pass the Pre-Admission Content Test (PACT) if minimum content credits not met with undergraduate degree

• Have a degree plan on file

• Acknowledge Educator Code of Ethics

Eligibility for Teacher Certification and Endorsements: 

• To receive recommendation for teacher certification through UNT Dallas, students must:

• Be admitted to Graduate Teacher Education Program

• Complete 50 clock hours of observation (included in course requirements)

• Apply for TEAL login and TEA number

• Submit fingerprinting application and fee to Texas Education Agency (TEA)

• Pass federal background check

• Successfully complete program including all pedagogical courses and Clinical (Student) Teaching or Internship

• Pass applicable state certification exams - content (TExES) and pedagogy (PPR)

• Submit certification application and fee to the Texas Education Agency (TEA)

• Be recommended by UNT Dallas School of Education for certification

• Submit passing PACT Exam scores

NOTE:  Graduate students apply for and are accepted into specific programs. Students who wish to change from one program to another must meet all admission requirements for the new program.