Program Overview
The Teaching at Rice University is a MA programme in Education over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of education. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Teaching programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: USD 2,750 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 2,750 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
- Location: Houston, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Teaching programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Art
- English Language Arts and Reading
- History
- Spanish
- Mathematics
- Science
- Eligible to teach the following subjects: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth Science, Environmental, Astronomy
- Social Studies
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
In support of the application, candidates must have an undergraduate degree and submit:
- official transcripts of previous university studies which reflect a minimum of 21 hours of content area courses in your selected teaching field
- four letters of reference accompanied by the forms provided in the application packet (minimum of two references must be academic)
- overall 3.0 GPA or higher
- minimum 2.5 GPA in content area
- 24 credit hours in content area, or
- minimum 12 credit hours in content area (15 for math and science) and Pre-Admission Content Test (PACT)
- Graduate Record Examination score (no more than 5 years old, scores must be at or above the 70th percentile)
- passing scores on (or documented exemption from) the THEA test
- $85.00 application fee
- Interview \xc2\x96 In addition to the above mentioned criteria, applicants will be required to participate in an interview conducted by members of the program faculty and staff.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 2,750 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 2,750 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 2,750 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 2,750 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Rice University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Rice University
Rice University
Houston, United States
Rice University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2015-03-18
- Start Date 2018-08-21
- Language English
- Duration 24 months