MA/MS Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration in Teacher Education

The Teacher Education concentrations offers three tracks (Elementary Track, Middle School Track, and Secondary Track) and a flexible degree design to prepare educators with the necessary skills for success. Upon meeting all admission requirements and application procedures for the Teacher Certification Program the candidate would be eligible for admission to the UNT Educator Preparation Program. Successful completion of all requirements may lead to a recommendation for Initial Teacher Certification with the Texas Education Agency.

The interdisciplinary studies program offers students a high degree of flexibility in designing a program of study that cuts across disciplinary boundaries. Applicants to the master’s program can pursue one of two approaches — either a self-styled plan or a recognized concentration. Under a self-styled plan, students design a program to address a particular intellectual interest or study a multidisciplinary issue that combines existing courses from any graduate area of the university. Applicants should contact the Graduate School to discuss their intention to seek a self-styled plan. A recognized concentration provides more structure in the courses taken and is built around a defined interdisciplinary theme. For either approach, the degree awarded upon completion of the program is a Master of Arts or Master of Science with a major in interdisciplinary studies.

The Teacher Education concentration allows students to dive deeper into chosen subjects while also equipping them with the knowledge and skills to use the latest educational theories and technologies, with a focus on the age range they will teach, to prepare their students for success.