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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)
- M.Ed. in Elementary Education (Professional Licensure)
- 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 Track)
- M.Ed. in Special Education: Guided Studies (Professional Track)
- 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 Middle School Education (Initial Licensure)
Degree Overview
The M.Ed. in Middle School Education (5-8) Program in the Initial Licensure Track is designed for those individuals who have completed an appropriate baccalaureate degree but without an initial license who wish to acquire the competencies and requirements for the initial license of middle school education. Middle School education students can choose either a humanities license or a math/science license depending on the licensure area sought.
Requirements and Curriculum
Required Core Courses |
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| SPED 7650 Inclusion of Students with Disabilities in the Regular Classroom | 3 S.H. |
| EDUC 7023 (*A) Education Foundations: Theory and Practice (15 hour field experience) | 3 S.H. |
| EDUC 7026 (*C) Studying Skillful Teaching or | |
| EDUC 7600 (*C) Strategies for Creating an Effective Learning Environment | 3 S.H. |
| CRAR 8140 (*C) Creative Teaching | 3 S.H. |
| EDUC 8300 (*C) Research in Education | 3 S.H. |
| EDUC 9100 (*C) Reflective Seminar and Action Research | 3 S.H. |
| Subtotal | 18 S.H. |
Middle School Program Courses |
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| EDUC 7013 (*A) Middle School Structures and Curriculum (15 hour field experience) | 3 S.H. |
| EDUC 7024 (*A) Educational Issues in Early Adolescent Development (15 hrs field experience) | 3 S.H. |
| EDUC 7014 (*B) Reading and Writing in the Content Areas (20 hrs field experience) | 3 S.H. |
| Choose 2 of the following four, depending on licensure area sought: (20 hrs field experience for each) | |
| Humanities License | |
| EDUC 8360 (*B) Advanced Social Studies in Education | 3 S.H. |
| EDUC 7225 (*B) Language Arts and Literacy at the Middle School | 3 S.H. |
| Math/Science License | |
| EDUC 7025 (*B) Teaching Science in the Elementary and Middle School | 3 S.H. |
| EDUC 7040 (*B) Advanced Concepts and Methods of Elementary and Middle School Math | 3 S.H. |
| Subtotal | 15 S.H. |
Practicum |
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| EDUC 9700 (*C) Practicum I/Middle School Education | 3 S.H. |
| EDUC 9750 (*C) Practicum II/Middle School Education | 3 S.H. |
| Subtotal | 6 S.H. |
Total for Degree |
39 S.H. |
(*A) (*B) (*C) indicate sequence suggested to strengthen knowledge, skills and dispositions. It is strongly recommended that students follow this sequence in order to gain the necessary knowledge and competencies for more advanced courses. This track prepares candidates for more advanced courses.
career opportunities
Upon completion of this program and endorsement for initial licensure, the candidate is eligible to teach Middle School (specific content) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
“ Fitchburg State University’s M.Ed. program exceeded my expectations! Throughout my studies I found the institution supportive and flexible. As my employment circumstances changed, Fitchburg State ‘bent over backwards’ to provide the time and assistance I needed to complete my studies, provide direction, and secure licensure.”–James Keydel, 2011
HOW TO APPLY
Apply online or request a print application
WHAT NEXT?
Contact Admissions Office: (978)665-3144, admissions@fitchburgstate.edu
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