Site Policies | Privacy Policy | Required Links | Fraud Reporting | UTRGV Careers
Clery Crime Reports | Texas Homeland Security | Texas Veterans | Mental Health Resources
Site Policies | Privacy Policy | Required Links | Fraud Reporting | UTRGV Careers |Clery Crime Reports | Texas Homeland Security | Texas Veterans | Mental Health Resources
100% Online
Demand
Certification
Get an education in a demanding field that is projected to grow 14%-15% in South Texas.
Earn your teaching certificate in Texas and open the door to a variety of educational settings.
Coursework is online, but a field experience in a classroom is required for certification.
"It was very good with my work and time management. Completing my degree online while maintaining a work/life balance really worked out for me."
Melissa Ipina
Online Master's Graduate
We believe in opportunity.
Life doesn't slow down for a career change–but your goals don't have to wait.
For those who hold a bachelor’s degree and are ready to step into teaching, UTRGV’s fully online Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program offers a clear path to teacher certification. You don’t have to choose between your responsibilities and your education—this program is designed for flexibility.
With 100% online coursework, you can study on your schedule while balancing work, family, and other commitments. You’ll earn both your certification and master’s degree at the same time, so you can start teaching as soon as you graduate.
Graduate with your MA in Teaching and Teaching Certificate!
Bilingual Education (Starting Spring 2025): Courses such as Bilingual Content Area Across the Curriculum and Principles and Practices of Biliteracy Development prepare students to address the unique challenges of bilingual classrooms, equipping them to foster biliteracy in Spanish and English.
Special Education (Starting Spring 2025): Students in this track take courses like Survey of Exceptionalities and Inclusion Issues and Special Education Law, which provide a deep understanding of how to support students with learning needs in multiple environments.
Generalist (Starting Spring 2026): For those seeking a broader scope, the generalist track includes courses like Curriculum Leadership for Teacher Leaders and Philosophy of Education, offering a comprehensive foundation in educational theory and leadership.
As the demand for teachers continues to rise in Texas, there’s never been a better time to take on a role where you can drive change. Whether you specialize in Bilingual Education, Special Education, or Generalist, the skills you gain will position you to lead in different educational settings.
Start on the path to a better career today.
Best Bang for the Buck in the South
Washington Monthly 2019
2
nd
Social mobility in Texas
U.S. News & World Report 2019
1
1
31,000
65
56
1,468
Students
Faculty
Degrees
Graduate
Undergraduate
Launch a fulfilling career in education today!
Fill out the form below to learn more about our M.Ed. in Educational Technology. You'll receive helpful information, including tips for applying, career outlook, and admission requirements.
Master of Arts
in Teaching Online
st
st
Demand
100% Online
Certification
Coursework is online, but a field experience in a classroom is required for certification.
We Bring Offline Expertise into Online Delivery
"It was very good with my work and time management. Completing my degree online while maintaining a work/life balance really worked out for me. "
Christopher Niemann
Tech Lead, Training Development and Services Johnson Space Center
"The Educational Technology degree gave me some of the grounding, tools, and techniques to help me develop our space flight operations training and a worldview on how to approach education in the modern era."
Melissa Ipina
Online Master's Graduate
About UTRGV
Best Bang for the Buck in the South
Washington Monthly 2019
2
nd
Social mobility in Texas
U.S. News & World Report 2019
1
1
Least student debt in the nation for public institutions
U.S. News & World Report 2020
st
st
Program Voices
Certification
Life doesn't slow down a career change–but your goals don't have to wait.
For those who hold a bachelor’s degree and are ready to step into teaching, UTRGV’s fully online Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program offers a clear path to teacher certification. You don’t have to choose between your responsibilities and your education—this program is designed for flexibility.
With 100% online coursework, you can study on your schedule while balancing work, family, and other commitments. You’ll earn both your certification and master’s degree at the same time, so you can start teaching as soon as you graduate.
Least student debt in the nation for public institutions
U.S. News & World Report 2020
"The Educational Technology degree gave me some of the grounding, tools, and techniques to help me develop our space flight operations training and a worldview on how to approach education in the modern era."
Christopher Niemann
Tech Lead, Training Development and Services Johnson Space Center
The course focuses on the study of research processes using quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods approaches to formulate problem statements, research questions and hypotheses, and appropriate research designs.
This course is designed to examine basic organizational theories and models of leadership and management. It emphasizes shared leadership in professional organizations, communication skills, systems thinking, and organizational change. Practical applications in higher educational settings will be made.
This course focuses on current issues facing Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs). Students will demonstrate an understanding of the theoretical basis for higher education's current issues. They will conduct research related to current problems and practices impacting college students in HSIs. Some areas of study may be student development, diversity and access, demographic trends, multiculturalism, leadership and governance, and community colleges.
This course is designed to prepare students to meet ethical challenges in modern educational institutions, businesses, and nonprofit organizations. This course will address moral issues at every organizational level--personal, interpersonal, group, and system-wide. This course covers a variety of topics such as identifying personal mission and values; developing character; faith in the workplace; ethical perspectives; moral reasoning and decision-making formats; ethical organizational communication and influence; ethical group behavior and leadership; creating an ethical organizational climate; and global corporate social responsibility.
This course is designed to prepare students to meet ethical challenges in modern educational institutions, businesses, and nonprofit organizations. This course will address moral issues at every organizational level--personal, interpersonal, group, and system-wide. This course covers a variety of topics such as identifying personal mission and values; developing character; faith in the workplace; ethical perspectives; moral reasoning and decision-making formats; ethical organizational communication and influence; ethical group behavior and leadership; creating an ethical organizational climate; and global corporate social responsibility.
This course offers a comprehensive introduction to the field of student affairs and its role within the context of higher education. Content covered in this course will help introduce students to the nature of student affairs as a field of study and a profession, major functional areas within student affairs, and help students become familiar with the professional competencies required for good student affairs practice. This course will examine organizational structures, leadership, and management processes associated with college and university student affairs administration.
This course is designed for students to develop an understanding of the educational and public policy issues that promote and/or hinder access to higher education with a particular focus on Hispanic Serving Institutions. This course will attempt to develop a complex, comprehensive understanding of access and equity in higher education.
This course is designed to help leaders align talent development strategy with universities' missions, focusing on coaching practices, developing and managing talent, and developing talent systems at the system, department, and individual levels. This course will have an institutionally guided project sponsored by the students' sponsoring higher education institutions.
This course will introduce students to important concepts, theories, and fiscal practices of higher education budget and finance. This course will review the primary political, economic, and social issues influencing higher education finance, examine revenue streams and expenditure patterns, survey tuition and financial aid policies, help students develop the ability to examine and analyze financial information and assess the budget as an instrument of strategic planning, resource allocation, and control.
This course is designed to provide exploratory experiences for students in different functional areas of higher education, such as student affairs, business affairs, academic affairs, or institutional development. This supervised field experience will provide exposure to different functional areas and will allow the student to gain perspective on the breadth and depth of the division.
"The assistance provided by the professors was really great. Through everything, there was that helping hand, that push, that motivation that keeps your spirit alive to finish the program."
Richard Lopez, UTRGV Alumni
Why UTRGV?
Ranked #1 in Texas for Best Value by Wall Street Journal in 2024.
Ranked #1 University in Texas by Washington Monthly in 2023 & 2024.
Ranked #1 in Texas for social mobility by U.S. News and World Report in 2023
Certification
We believe in opportunity.
Start on the path to a better career today.
Where can a Master of Arts in Teaching take me?
Bilingual Education:
Bilingual Education Program Coordinator
Cultural Liaison/Interpreter
Master of Arts in Teaching graduates at UTRGV may pursue careers in the following areas. This degree opens up many opportunities in the educational field for you; these are just a few examples.
As the demand for teachers continues to rise in Texas, there’s never been a better time to take on a role where you can drive change. Whether you specialize in Bilingual Education, Special Education, or Generalist, the skills you gain will position you to lead in different educational settings.
Our program is designed to meet the Texas Education Agency’s requirements for teacher certification, ensuring that graduates are fully prepared to take on the challenges of the modern classroom.
Additionally, UTRGV’s MAT program is uniquely suited to address the educational needs of South Texas with licensure pathways specifically designed for the Rio Grande Valley region.
Some benefits of enrolling in our program are:
- Immediate Career Impact
- Gaining Real-World Experience
- Regional Licensure Pathways
Special Education:
Resource Specialist
IEP Case Manager
Generalist:
Curriculum Developer
Educational Administrator
Master of Arts
in Teaching Online
Launch a fulfilling career in education today!
Get an education in a demanding field that is projected to grow 14%-15% in South Texas.
Earn your teaching certificate in Texas and open the door to a variety of educational settings.
Graduate with your MA in Teaching and Teaching Certificate!
Bilingual Education (Starting Spring 2025): Courses such as Bilingual Content Area Across the Curriculum and Principles and Practices of Biliteracy Development prepare students to address the unique challenges of bilingual classrooms, equipping them to foster biliteracy in Spanish and English.
Special Education (Starting Spring 2025): Students in this track take courses like Survey of Exceptionalities and Inclusion Issues and Special Education Law, which provide a deep understanding of how to support students with learning needs in multiple environments.
Generalist (Starting Spring 2026): For those seeking a broader scope, the generalist track includes courses like Curriculum Leadership for Teacher Leaders and Philosophy of Education, offering a comprehensive foundation in educational theory and leadership.
Our program is designed to meet the Texas Education Agency’s requirements for teacher certification, ensuring that graduates are fully prepared to take on the challenges of the modern classroom.
Additionally, UTRGV’s MAT program is uniquely suited to address the educational needs of South Texas with licensure pathways specifically designed for the Rio Grande Valley region.
Some benefits of enrolling in our program are:
- Immediate Career Impact
- Gaining Real-World Experience
- Regional Licensure Pathways