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Graduate Programs
- M.Ed. in Arts Education (Non-Licensure)
- M.Ed. in Curriculum and Teaching (Non-Licensure)
- M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education PreK-2 (Initial Licensure)
- M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education (Professional Licensure)
- 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 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 Secondary Education (Non-Licensure)
Degree Overview
The Office of Graduate and Continuing Education offers a generic master of education degree for teachers at the secondary level, which does not lead to licensure in any area. This program provides teachers with the opportunity to update their knowledge and skills and to participate in courses specific to their professional goals.
The MEd program addresses education reform issues and curriculum/development models to meet the needs of today’s school systems. The 36 credit degree program curriculum is individually planned in consultation with the advisor and provides teachers with the latest effective, research-based practices and technologies to enhance classroom instruction.
Requirements And Curriculum
Required Courses |
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| SEED 7015 Introduction to Strategies for Effective Teaching in the Academic Discipline | 3 S.H. |
| SEED 8150 Research in the Secondary Education Classroom | 3 S.H. |
| SPED 7709 The High School Environment: Challenges in Educating Students with Disabilities | 3 S.H. |
| SEED 8000 Advanced Methods of Teaching at the Secondary Level | 3 S.H. |
| ENGL 8076 Creating Literacy Experiences: Building Reading and Writing Into the Content Areas | 3 S.H. |
| SEED 8260 Curriculum Design and Development | 3 S.H. |
| SEED 8250 Curriculum and Technology | 3 S.H. |
| Subtotal | 21 S.H. |
Thesis/Action Research/Internship |
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| SEED 9100 Thesis/Action Research (minimum 3 S.H.) | 3-6 S.H. |
| With program chair’s approval, students may choose a 3-6 credit action research/independent study (SEED 9080) rather than thesis | |
| SEED 9500 Internship or | |
| SEED 8090 Practicum Thesis/Internship | |
| Subtotal | 3-9 S.H. |
Electives (7000 level or higher) |
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| Electives in the academic discipline, in consultation with advisor | |
| Subtotal | 6-12 S.H. |
Total Degree |
36-39 S.H. |
HOW TO APPLY
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