About the Program

The Department of Teacher Education offers a Fifth-Year Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Teaching and Learning. This degree is available to high-performing teacher candidates completing their initial Texas teacher certification program through Abilene Christian University. Candidates will matriculate into the program in the final spring semester of their undergraduate program.

Why a Fifth-Year Master’s at ACU?

• The Fifth-Year Master’s in Teaching and Learning includes an emphasis on inquiry-based practice, providing teacher candidates with the critical thinking and research skills needed to make instructional decisions informed by valid assessment data.
• Students participate in a year-long student teaching internship, providing them with extensive hands-on experience.
• The degree equips candidates to meet the needs of diverse student populations through placements in high-needs schools and classrooms.
• The Fifth-Year Master’s provides the knowledge and credentialing necessary to serve in various curriculum leadership roles in schools.
• In addition to the primary certification, the Fifth-Year Master’s in Teaching and Learning includes the supplemental Texas certification in special education making these teacher candidates highly competitive in today’s market.