Accelerated Master's Option Special Education

The Accelerated Option for a master’s degree in special education is for high-achieving undergraduate students enrolled in TCU’s College of Education. This option is available only to TCU undergraduate students obtaining a baccalaureate degree in early childhood (EC-6), middle school, or secondary education, or a baccalaureate degree in youth advocacy and educational studies. The Accelerated Option allows outstanding students to complete a bachelor’s degree and a Master of Education (M.Ed.) 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 Accelerated Option, students must submit a graduate program application packet. Only candidates demonstrating superior undergraduate academic performance and having strong recommendations are considered for admission.

Students intending to pursue an Accelerated Option should tell their faculty advisor as early as possible to ensure proper advising. If admitted to the Accelerated Program, students’ complete 12 semester hours of the M.Ed. program during the fourth year as listed below:

Accelerated Master's Degree in Special Education

EC-6 Undergraduate Major (Required Courses 12 hours)

OR

Middle/Secondary Undergraduate Major Required Courses (12 hours)

At the end of the fourth year, assuming all other graduation requirements are met, the student earns a baccalaureate degree. During the fifth year, including summer, all students (EC-6 and Middle/Secondary) complete the remaining semester hours toward the M.Ed. degree as listed below:

Remaining Core Requirements (12 hours)

Remaining Research Requirements (6 hours)