Graduate Programs
Certification Preparation and Degrees

Degree Programs

Doctorate in Education (Ph.D.)
A doctoral degree program that offers students a strong foundation in empirical research, pedagogy, and educational leadership in the area of literacy and language acquisition.

Master of Education (M.Ed.)
A 36-credit-hour degree program designed for the educator whose interest lies in broadening both academic preparation and classroom skills.

Master of Education with Certification (M.Ed.)
A 36-credit-hour degree program that allows individuals with baccalaureate degrees who are not certified to teach to earn a Master's degree while completing teacher certification requirements in Early Childhood-4, Middle School, or High School.

Master of Bilingual Education (MBE)
Master of Bilingual Education (MBE) with a Gifted Education Focus
Each of the two MBE programs––one that is a broad traditional program and one that focuses on gifted students who are limited in English proficiency--requires the completion of  36 credit hours of interdisciplinary study and is designed––for teachers of students who are limited in English proficiency.

Master of Music in Music Education (M.M.)
Participants in this program, which is designed for professionally employed educators in public or private schools, have the option to concentrate their studies in choral conducting, instrumental conducting, general music, or piano pedagogy. This program is offered through SMU's Meadows School of the Arts.

Specialization/Certification Preparation Programs

Master Mathematics Teacher (MMT)
This 12-credit-hour program prepares teachers to earn the MMT certificate through the State Board of Educator Certifications.

Master Reading Teacher (MRT)
This 12-credit-hour program prepares teachers to earn the MRT certificate through the State Board of Educator Certifications.

Master Science Teacher (MST)
This 12-credit-hour program prepares teachers to earn the MST certificate through the State Board of Educator Certifications.

Master Technology Teacher (MTT)
This 12-credit-hour courses program prepares teachers to earn the MTT certificate through the State Board of Educator Certifications.

Bilingual Education Supplemental Certification
This 12-credit-hour program prepares teachers for the Texas supplemental certification exam in bilingual education. 

English as a Second Language (ESL) Supplemental Certification
This 12-credit-hour program prepares teachers for the English as a Second Language (ESL) certification exam. 

Gifted & Talented Education Supplemental Certification
This 12-credit-hour program prepares teachers for the state certification exam in gifted education. The Gifted Students Institute offers a series of one- and two-day in-service seminars led by nationally recognized experts in the field of gifted education.

Learning Therapy
A 22-hour professional certification program for individuals interested in working with children or adults who have dyslexia or related language learning disorders.