Education Programs
Education Programs
You can changes lives as an educator. Through your dedication to a career built on learning and instruction, you impact your students, their families, and entire communities. Your influence as a high-quality educator can transcend generations.
At A&M-Texarkana, you'll find multiple pathways to support your career in education, whether you're just entering the field, pursuing leadership roles, or feeling called to the classroom after time spent in another profession or raising your family. With high admissions standards, rigorous academic coursework, and valuable field experiences, Texas A&M University-Texarkana equips you to become the impactful educator, ready to serve in classrooms, campuses, and communities across Texas and beyond, helping you build a better tomorrow for the students you serve today.
A&M-Texarkana believes high admissions standards, rigorous coursework and quality field experiences in conjunction with strong partnerships between the university, school districts, community colleges and other entities best prepare candidates for successful careers in the teaching profession. Candidates seeking teaching certification earn master's credit while completing the program through online and web-enhanced courses.
Move from learner to leader in A&M-Texarkana’s Elementary Education program. You’ll engage with rigorous coursework and quality field experiences. You’ll also benefit from strong partnerships with local school districts to help you unlock your passion, potential, and career.
If you currently hold a master's degree in education or a related field, have taught at least three years, and currently hold a Texas teacher's certification, A&M-Texarkana offers a Diagnostician Certification-only program designed to prepare you for the Texas Diagnostician Certification exam. A&M-Texarkana's Diagnostician Certification-only program prepares you to lead and innovate in the field of student support. You'll gain the confidence and skills to guide IEP teams and campuses through complex educational challenges like policy shifts and meeting requirements while advocating for equitable practices to promote positive learning outcomes.
Whatever your leadership goals in education, A&M-Texarkana’s graduate programs in Education Leadership give you the tools you need to lead with vision in an ever-changing educational climate. Whether guiding a classroom or managing a district, you’ll be ready to lead effectively. Expand your impact and advance your educational career on your schedule!
A&M-Texarkana’s Doctor of Education in Education Leadership (Ed.D.) program equips you to ground your work in research, consider the implications for all stakeholders, and lead school improvement initiatives with integrity. With an A&M-Texarkana Ed.D., you’ll be prepared to lead ethically, make informed decisions, and create lasting impact in your community.
A&M-Texarkana’s graduate program in Instructional Development is a leadership pathway empowering you to inspire and influence the future of education. Designed for certified educators ready to grow, this program blends instructional coaching, data analysis, and improvement science to boost student outcomes. You’ll be prepared to impact classrooms, schools, and entire learning communities.
Principal Certification Program at A&M-Texarkana offering 1) a 30-hour Master’s Degree in Education Leadership, or 2) an 18-hour Principal Certification-Only program with an ongoing principal practicum lab. Both programs provide students with the necessary skills to become effective school administrators within today’s educational climate. Courses are delivered fully online and emphasize quality interactions between the instructor and student. The format for courses is tailored to meet the demands of today’s busy professional educators and graduate students.
In A&M-Texarkana's Master of Education-Special Education-Diagnostician Certification program, you'll graduate fully prepared to lead and innovate in the field of student support. You'll gain the skills and confidence to guide diverse teams through complex educational challenges, manage change effectively, and advocate for equitable practices. This master's program prepares you to pursue Texas educational diagnostician certification. The program faculty also collaborate with Texas school districts to provide internship and networking opportunities, so you're connected directly to the community you will serve.
The Texas A&M University-Texarkana's Texas Superintendent Certification Preparation Program is aligned to the Texas Superintendent Standards and the Test Framework of the Texas Examination of Educator Standards (TExES) through four courses (12 SCH) and 20 additional hours of conferences and/or training approved by program faculty. The 160 practicum hours across both semesters must be completed in a Texas school district. The Superintendent Certification Program at A&M-Texarkana offers two delivery models: Fully Online Program or the Ratliff Academy.
Become part of a supportive community and advance your career in education with A&M-Texarkana’s graduate program in Teaching. You’ll learn from dedicated faculty in a program designed for educators ready to grow professionally and make an impact on the next generation.
"The education program at TAMUT has had a huge impact on who I am as an educator. The professors as well as the courses get you day one ready to step into your teacher role. I take what I have learned and have used it in my student teaching experience in the classroom."
Kimberly Rierson
Educator Certification Programs
The University offers a range of non-degree seeking certification preparation programs for educators at every career stage. Whether you’re preparing to enter the classroom, expand your expertise, or step into a leadership role, each program is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to make a meaningful impact in education.
Coursework may include topics like instructional strategies, classroom and organizational leadership, assessment and data-driven decision-making, curriculum development, and educational psychology. Depending on your chosen pathway, you’ll be prepared for roles in teaching, assessment and academic services, campus leadership, or district administration.