Educational Studies, MEd

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Program Description

The Educational Studies degree program is offered at the graduate level and provides a Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree for candidates desiring to gain knowledge and experience working with students in grades P-12, but who do not want to obtain a professional teaching license. The program provides candidates insight on the processes of teaching and learning.   

Admission Requirements

Undergraduate Degree/Grade Point Average

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, with a minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 2.7

OR

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, with a cumulative undergraduate GPA between and including 2.6-2.69, but with a 3.0 or better for the last 60 semester hours earned toward the undergraduate degree 

OAE Scores

• Passing score on esepective content area OAE

Content/Education Grades

• Grade of “C” or better in all undergraduate required content and education courses

Dispositional Assessment

• Receive ratings of 3 or higher on all components of the Candidate Disposition Inventory (CDI) from ED 2750.

Foundational Skills Competency

Exams scores documenting competency in Reading, Writing and Math via the subtests on the ACT, SAT, and/or Praxis Core Academics for Educators exams. See program website for specific score requirements. 

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate familiarity with the major philosophical and sociological perspectives concerning schooling.

2. Understand P-12 learner differences and ways to positively engage with P-12 learners.

3. Explore a variety of pedagogical approaches and their purposes.

4. Understand a variety of assessment practices.

5. Demonstrate familiarity with current issues in education.

For More Information

• School of Education and Leadership
• College of Health, Education, and Human Services

Special Education Requirement

• EDS 6510 - Foundations of Special Education Credit Hour(s): 3

Classroom Management Requirement

Choose one of the following classroom management courses.
 

• ED 6800 - Classroom Management and Organization Credit Hour(s): 3
• EDS 6570 - Instructional and Behavioral Management for Intervention Specialists Credit Hour(s): 3

Diversity Requirement

Choose one of the following diversity courses. 

• EDS 6670 - Collaboration for Inclusion Credit Hour(s): 3

Reading Requirement

Choose one of the following reading courses. 
 

• ED 6010 - Advancing Reading in the Content Area Credit Hour(s): 3
• ED 6070 - Reading and Literacy Instruction II: Content Literacy Tools Credit Hour(s): 3
• ED 6090 - Literacy Assessment and Intervention Credit Hour(s): 3

Assessment Requirement

Choose one of the following assessment courses. 
 

• ED 6180 - Assessment for Middle Level Educators Credit Hour(s): 3
• ED 6840 - Measurement and Assessment in Education Credit Hour(s): 3

Research Requirement

Choose one of the following research courses. 
 

• ED 6170 - Middle Level Inquiry and Action Research Credit Hour(s): 3
• ED 6890 - AYA/MA Capstone Research Credit Hour(s): 3
• EDL 7645 - Action Research for Teacher Leaders Credit Hour(s): 3

Methods Requirement

Choose one of the following methods courses.

• ED 6330 - Middle School Social Studies: Curriculum Credit Hour(s): 3
• ED 6340 - Language Arts Methods for Middle Level Educators Credit Hour(s): 3
• ED 6350 - Middle Childhood Mathematics: Curriculum and Methods Credit Hour(s): 3
• ED 6360 - Middle Childhood Education Science: Curriculum and Methods Credit Hour(s): 3
• ED 6630 - AYA: Integrated Social Studies Methods Credit Hour(s): 3
• ED 6640 - AYA: Integrated Language Arts Methods Credit Hour(s): 3
• ED 6650 - AYA: Integrated Mathematics Methods Credit Hour(s): 3
• ED 6660 - AYA: Integrated Science Methods Credit Hour(s): 3
• ED 6670 - Multi-age: World Languages: Curriculum And Materials I Credit Hour(s): 3

Electives

9 credit hours of any 6000 level or above courses focused on P-12 education with approval of advisor.