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- M.Ed. in Curriculum and Teaching (Non-Licensure)
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- M.Ed. in Educational Leadership and Management (Non-Licensure)
- M.Ed. in Educational Leadership and Management: Supervisor/Director (Initial Licensure)
- M.Ed. in Educational Leadership and Management: School Principal (Initial Licensure)
- M.Ed. in Elementary Education (Initial Licensure)
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- M.Ed. in Middle School Education (Initial Licensure)
- M.Ed. in Middle School Education (Professional Licensure)
- M.Ed. in Occupational Education (Non-Licensure)
- M.Ed. in Science Education (Non-Teaching)
- M.Ed. in Science Education (Professional Licensure)
- M.Ed. in Secondary Education (Non-Licensure)
- M.Ed. in Special Education: Guided Studies (Individualized Concentration)
- M.Ed. in Special Education: Guided Studies (Professional Concentration)
- M.Ed. in Special Education: Reading Specialist (Initial Licensure)
- M.Ed. in Special Education: Reading Specialist (Non-Licensure)
- M.Ed. in Special Education: Moderate Disabilities (Initial Licensure)
- M.Ed. in Special Education: Severe Disabilities (Initial Licensure)
- M.Ed. in Technology Education (Professional Licensure)
- M.Ed. in Educational Leadership and Management: Technology Leader
- M.Ed. in Educational Leadership and Management (National Institute for School Leadership/NISL)
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M.Ed. in Curriculum and Teaching (Non-Licensure)
Degree Overview
The MEd in Curriculum and Teaching is a non-licensure degree program designed for individuals who wish to pursue advanced levels of reflection, knowledge, skill and professionalism in the field of education. It is intended that the individual will continue to develop as a reflective, student-centered educator who is able to effectively articulate and apply educational theory and research in the field of education.
Requirements and Curriculum
Required Courses |
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| A course in curriculum design/development | 3 S.H. |
| A course in contemporary issues in education | 3 S.H. |
| EDUC 8300 Research in Education | 3 S.H. |
| Thesis, Internship or Action Research | 3 S.H. |
| Subtotal | 12 S.H. |
Select two of the following in consultation with advisor: |
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| A course in educational technology | 3 S.H. |
| A course in special education | 3 S.H. |
| A course on literacy development relevant to the license under which the student is teaching | 3 S.H. |
| Subtotal | 6 S.H. |
Focus Area Courses |
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| Content Strand | 9 S.H. |
| Pedagogy Strand | 9 S.H. |
| Subtotal | 18 S.H. |
Total for Degree |
36 S.H. |
Focus Areas
In conjunction with the program advisor, individual students will select a focus area, with a focus of a minimum of 9 credits in the content strand and 9 credits in the pedagogy strand. Nine credits of coursework will be completed in each strand area. These courses will be selected in order to meet the needs and interests of each individual student. Focus areas may include technology, assessment, special education, diversity, literacy, curriculum and instruction, secondary and elementary education, among others. No courses below the 7000 level will be accepted toward the program without written approval of the program chairperson.
Career Opportunities
The program will assist practicing educators to develop advanced skills in teaching, particularly in the area of curriculum development and adaptation for diverse learners, as well as enhancing their content knowledge in their field of licensure.
“I think one of the great things about the Curriculum and Teaching is the flexibility it provides teachers in obtaining professional development at a graduate level that meets their needs as teachers and potential administrators.”–Tracy Crowley, 2012
HOW TO APPLY
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