Department of Educational Psychology
The Department of Educational Psychology at Texas A&M University is among the top-ranked educational psychology departments in the nation. We are committed to making a difference through excellence in our research, education and community outreach activities and to improving the generation of new knowledge relevant to human learning, growth and development. Our graduates take special consideration of cultural inferences, human diversity, and individual needs and abilities as they enter into the field of educational psychology.
Texas A&M University
Texas A&M University, founded in 1876 as a land grant institution, is the state’s oldest public institution of higher learning. Texas A&M is home to the George Bush Presidential Library and ranks among the top ten nationally in student enrollment, academic achievement, research expenditures and university endowments. Texas A&M is located in the community of Bryan/College Station, one of the nation’s fastest growing communities and in the heart of Texas’ major cities: Houston, DallasFort Worth, Austin and San Antonio. Local airline services connect Bryan/College Station with these areas. Off-campus housing is easily accessible, and a myriad of cultural, recreational and culinary facilities are available to residents of the area. University Resources >> http://www.tamu.edu/home/admissions/ >> http://ogs.tamu.edu/ >> https://financialaid.tamu.edu/ >> http://www.tamu.edu/
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Department of Educational Psychology Undergraduate Programs with Teacher Certification Bilingual Education Special Education Graduate Programs Bilingual Education Counseling Psychology Learning Sciences  
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Department of Educational Psychology Departmental Resources Counseling & Assessment Clinic offers affordable psychological services, including the most up-to-date treatment methods and assessment technology, to members of the Brazos Valley community. Educational Research and Evaluation Laboratory assists faculty and students in research design, statistical design and computer operations through consultation and training services. Practicum Opportunities are available for advanced graduate students both onand off-campus at public schools, community colleges and mental health agencies in the surrounding area. Student Organizations Bilingual Education Student Organization serves as a professional association for undergraduate supporters of diversity and Bilingual Education. >> http://beso.tamu.edu
Educational Psychology Student Organization serves as a liaison between graduate students and faculty members, as a source of information for graduate students, and as a tool to promote participation in professional activities. >> http://epso.coe.tamu.edu
Student Council for Exceptional Children serves as a way for interested undergraduate students to serve and learn about individuals with exceptionalities as well as the professional field of special education. >> http://sabe.coe.tamu.edu/scec
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Undergraduate Degrees Bilingual Education Program Description The Undergraduate Bilingual Education Teacher Preparation Program prepares preservice teachers to work with linguistically diverse children and their families. Undergraduate bilingual education majors will develop strong knowledge and skills related to curriculum, content and teaching/assessment methodologies that will provide challenging educational experiences for all second language learners. Graduates of this program utilize instructional delivery in the student’s native language of Spanish and English as a Second Language to teach their students. Program Highlights • Access to virtual bilingual education resources, curriculum and research • Flexibility of working in nearly every school district in Texas • Loan forgiveness opportunities available to students that teach for specified time requirements in the public schools • Preparation of teachers for maintenance bilingual programs such as dual language and late-exit bilingual models Program Timeline The Bilingual Education Program (EC-4) is a 128-credit-hour degree program that includes a 12-hour bilingual education emphasis and a 15-hour Spanish emphasis. Students graduating from this program and who have passed all state teacher TExES exams will be eligible for certification in EC-4 bilingual and generalist. Program Certification Students who are completing the Undergraduate Bilingual Education Teacher Preparation Program are able to earn their EC-4 Bilingual Generalist Certification upon completion of the program. Upon satisfactory completion of 12 hours of bilingual education coursework and a semester of intern teaching, students must pass the TExES Bilingual Target Language Proficiency Test (BTLPT) in Spanish. Students must successfully pass a departmental Bilingual TExES pretest before they will be recommended for the official test.
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Undergraduate Degrees Special Education Program Description The Undergraduate Special Education Teacher Preparation Program prepares teachers to work with students from early childhood through age 21 in all levels and areas of special education, including those who are at-risk or have mild, moderate and severe disabilities in integrated settings. Program Highlights • • • •
Field-based program that requires field work each semester in the classroom Opportunity to join the Student Council of Exceptional Children Retention rates of almost 90 percent after five years on the job Study abroad program in Costa Rica working with educators and students
Program Timeline The Special Education Program (PK-12) is a 121-credit-hour degree program that includes a 42-hour special education emphasis. Once admitted to the program, students begin a four-semester sequence called “blocks.” Each block includes courses and related field experiences that provide progressive knowledge and skill sets necessary to be a competent teacher. Program Certification Students enrolled in the Undergraduate Special Education Teacher Preparation Program are able to earn their EC-12 Special Education and EC-4 Generalist Certification upon completion of the program. Students must successfully pass the Special Education EC-12, EC-4 Generalist and Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities EC-12 TExES examinations as well as the ESLC154 exam to be certified and meet the qualifications for No Child Left Behind. Students also can earn ESL certification by completing one additional course. Phone: 979.845.1833 Fax: 979.862.1256 Email: epsyadvisor@tamu.edu
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Application Procedures Undergraduate Programs with Teacher Certification Freshmen are required to return the following to the Texas A&M University Office of Admissions by the required deadline: • • • • • • •
A completed Apply Texas Application available at www.applytexas.org Essay Topics A nonrefundable $60 processing fee or fee waiver An official high school transcript with class rank SAT or ACT scores A Permanent Resident Card or I551 (if applicable) Affidavit of Intent to become a Permanent Resident (if applicable)
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Application Procedures Graduate Students All candidates are required to complete and return the following items to the Office of Admissions: • Texas A&M University graduate application and processing fee ($50 for US citizens or permanent residents; $75 for international applicants) available at www.applytexas.org • Official transcripts from universities indicating previous degrees awarded • Official GRE scores less than five years old • Official TOEFL scores taken within the last two years (international students only) In addition, the Department of Educational Psychology requires the departmental application returned to the academic advisor’s office by the deadline. This includes the essay and three letters of recommendation and is available at http://myrecord. cehd.tamu.edu/gradapp/. All application materials are online and the preferred method of receiving materials. For paper materials, please contact the department. For additional information, visit http://epsy.tamu.edu/articles/graduate_admissions. Application Deadlines • October 15 – Applications for all master’s programs for spring admission (except school counseling) due • December 1 – Applications for all Ph.D. programs due • March 15 – Applications for master’s programs for summer and fall admission due • April 1 & July 1 – Alternative deadlines for Hispanic bilingual education Ph.D. and special education Ph.D. Priority is given to those students who apply by December 1.
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