Master of Education Core

The Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree begins with a set of core courses in education, followed by four concentration options – Educational Leadership, Literacy Instruction, Special Education, and Teaching and Learning. For each concentration an applied or research-based track is available. As noted in the previous section, the applied route focuses on coursework with opportunities for application through a practicum and an application project. The research route combines coursework and practicum with the addition of a full research-based project.

Basic Courses

EDUC 503Introduction to Graduate Study in Education

0

EDUC 561Introduction to Educational Research

4

Graduate Religion Course

3

SPED 510Introduction to Special Education and Inclusive Classrooms

4

Select one of the following

EDAD 593Practicum in Administration

4

EDCI 593Practicum in Teaching and Learning

3

EDUC 593Practicum in Literacy

3

SPED 593Practicum in Special Education

4

Select one of the following

EDUC 515Educational Technology I

3

EDUC 525Educational Technology II

3

Research Track (5 credits)

EDUC 581Professional Project

5

Total Credit Hours:22

Applied Track (5 credits)

EDUC 580Application Project

1-2

Approved Electives*

3-4

*Electives must be chosen in consultation with the student's advisor.