Master's Programs in Talent Development

Foster creativity, learning, talent, and transformation through teaching, mentoring, and leadership. 

In these unique and versatile master's degree programs, students build valuable skills and critical understandings for recognizing and fostering student and educator creative contributions and talented actions; co-transforming practices and perceptions; and working toward collective flourishing.  

Career opportunities in schools and communities related to these degree programs include the following teaching, mentoring, and leadership roles: 

• instructional coordinator
• mentoring program coordinator
• talent development or educational enrichment specialist 
• teacher of advanced and honors classes
• advanced/gifted education teacher or coordinator
• arts education coordinator
• community-based education specialist
• instructional coach, creativity support specialist, or extracurricular coach
• general education teacher with skills for nurturing the talents of all students
• early childhood center director 
• teacher in early college high schools 
• professional learning/training specialist in organizations
• undergraduate-level course instructor 

The programs also provide a foundation for doctoral studies in education. 

Flexibly Designed to Meet Your Scheduling Needs

We offer 30-credit-hour M.A. and M.Ed. programs that have been designed to meet the scheduling needs of working professionals. 

To learn more about the courses in these master's programs, explore the links below.

• Master of Arts (M.A.) in Elementary Education - Creativity, Talent, and Transformation Concentration 
• Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Elementary Education - Teaching and Transforming Advanced and Gifted Education Concentration (Online)
• Master of Arts (M.A.) in Secondary Education - Talent Development Concentration
• Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Secondary Education - Creativity, Talent, and Transformation Concentration (Online) 

Admissions

These programs have flexible, rolling deadlines for applicants who do not need a F1 Visa. This means that applications received after the standard or priority deadline may continued to be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis. 

These programs do not require teacher licensure or specific prior course work for admission. Our students either already possess a teaching certificate or don't need a teaching certificate for what they want to do in life.  

We admit students for Fall, Spring, and Summer start dates. 

The Graduate College offers a variety of scholarships and fellowships for new and continuing students. Students who apply for the fall semester by the priority deadline will be eligible to be considered for the widest range of funding support. A limited number of graduate assistantships also are available for full-time students. The Office of Financial Aid assists interested students in applying for financial aid. Texas State University's Veterans and Military-Connected Students website connects veterans and military-connected students to educational benefits information and other resources, services, and opportunities. 

Funding and Cost of Attendance

Application (Priority) Deadlines 

Mission

The Talent Development graduate program shares and co-creates knowledge related to creativity, talent, and transformation. Through teaching, research, and service, program faculty, in collaboration with students, work toward collective flourishing.

Program Faculty

Faculty bring valuable and diverse experiences, perspectives, and expertise areas to their teaching. Faculty research interests include transformative teaching and learning, creativity and imagination, educational policy, philosophical issues in education, and more. 

Program Information Sessions

Next Program Information Session: 

Tuesday, December 3 at 6:30 pm on Zoom 

Email the program coordinator for the Zoom link. 

It's not necessary to wait for a Zoom session. If you have questions, we also invite you to email the program coordinator at any time.