Texas State has been a top school for educators for over 100 years. Texas State is the ideal choice for teachers seeking to improve their performance and for career changers looking for certification with a master's degree. The community of students enrolled in the master's degree programs in elementary education at Texas State are passionate about teaching, learning and making a difference. The program offers advanced studies in curriculum, teaching and learning at the levels of early childhood through middle grades education. The graduate elementary education program at Texas State offers advanced studies in curriculum, teaching and learning for educators who are certified to teach at the levels of early childhood through middle grades (EC-8). Texas State also offers many concentrations that allow students to focus on a particular area of interest while interacting within a larger community of intellectual inquiry in education. Course work may be completed on the San Marcos Campus and Round Rock Campus.<br>A master's in elementary education offers graduates options to teach in a variety of settings. Graduates are qualified to teach in their area of specialty and become grade level or content team leaders, mentor teachers, instructional coaches, or writers of textbooks. This degree also prepares graduates interested in working in academia to pursue a Ph.D. or work at the collegiate level.