The mission of the School of Education is to develop effective, ethical educators
with a passion for learning. We meet that mission at TCU by offering excellent
graduate programs taught in small classes by professors who know our students
well and are able to design experiences which allow each student to develop
personally and professionally.
Graduate programs for practicing professionals develop deep understanding and
reflection in light of current theory and research. These programs include:
Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Counseling, Special Education, Educational
Foundations, and Educational Administration. We offer an M.B.A./Ed.D joint degree
in Educational Leadership. This program prepares students to assume major leadership
positions. Students will be admitted to the program for the first time in Fall
2002.
Graduate programs for initial teacher certification are specifically designed
for mature students with a baccalaureate degree in a field other than education.
These programs provide students with the pedagogical knowledge and experiences
to become excellent beginning teachers and earn teacher certification in Texas.
Graduate Admission Philosophy
The graduate programs in the School of Education reflect the complexity of Education
as a professional field and, thus, require a holistic approach to the admissions
process. No one criterion or set of criteria adequately predicts the probability
of a student's success in these graduate programs or the professional endeavors
that they are studying.
With this in mind, the University Admissions standards stated in the graduate
catalog will be used as a benchmark. Students who do not meet these standards
may provide alternative evidence in the form of GRE scores, scores on the Miller
Analogies Test, or strong advocacy from a faculty member familiar with the student's
work (if the student has taken courses at TCU).
In addition to the University standards, the School of Education understands
that the serious responsibility educators assume in the lives of children requires
consideration of the applicant's legal and ethical conduct and emotional stability.
Graduate education assumes competence and knowledge at a baccalaureate level.
The School of Education asks that all applicants provide evidence of sufficient
undergraduate preparation and competence for the degree sought. Application for Admission
Because applications consider multiple criteria, incomplete applications cannot
be considered. A complete application consists of:
The completed Application Form from the website or hard copy.
An essay stating your reasons for applying to the Graduate Program.
Two official transcripts from each college or university previously attended,
sent directly to the Graduate Studies Office.
One letter of recommendation attesting to your character and ethical conduct
from a person who knows you well. (Include contact information for follow-up).
Two letters of recommendation attesting to your competence, character and
ethical conduct in professional settings. (Include contact information for
follow-up).
Official TOEFL scores for non-native English speakers.
Evidence of current criminal record search
For the Counseling Program, a personal interview.
For programs leading to initial teacher certification, passing scores of
the TASP test. (Reading 245, Math 230, Writing 220).
Application fee of $50 is required before any consideration of applications.
(Made payable to TCU)
Admission Deadlines
The following deadlines are for consideration of complete applications:
November 16 -- Last Day to Complete Applications for Spring Admission
March 16 -- Last Day to Complete Applications for Summer Admission
July 16 -- Last Day to Complete Applications for Fall Admission