Education 4/1 for TCU Undergraduate Students

This option is available only to TCU undergraduates obtaining a baccalaureate degree and teacher certification in elementary, middle school education or secondary education. The 4/1 option allows outstanding students to combine a bachelor's degree with the Master of Education (MEd) in five years. Students are eligible to apply for admission to the graduate program during the semester they complete 90 hours of undergraduate coursework.

To be considered for admission to the 4/1 option, students must submit a graduate program application packet. Only candidates demonstrating superior undergraduate academic performance and strong recommendations are considered for admission. If admitted to the 4/1 option, students complete up to 12 semester hours of the MEd program during the fourth year of undergraduate study. Candidates must work with their undergraduate advisers to determine how the courses will apply to the undergraduate degree.

At the end of the fourth year, assuming that all other graduation requirements are met, the student earns his/her baccalaureate degree. During their fifth year, the student completes the remaining semester hours toward the MEd degree. Students intending to pursue a 4/1 option should make their plans known as early as possible to faculty members in the College of Education to ensure proper advising.





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