Master of Education (M.Ed.)
Social Foundations of Education
Specialization Overview
A 30-credit-hour degree program that emphasizes interdisciplinary frameworks for understanding contemporary questions of educational policy and practice in elementary, secondary, and postsecondary settings. Involves the study of education as a social and cultural institution viewed through the lenses of various disciplines like history, philosophy, and sociology. Social Foundations inquiry helps to sharpen students’ capacities to understand, analyze, and explain educational issues, policies, and practices in order to improve education.
Credit Hours
30
Cohort Size
15-20
Completion Time
18-24 Months
Student Name
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Curriculum
Program Roadmap
The M.Ed. program has two stages no matter the area of specialization: coursework & exam.
Coursework
Students are expected to take a set number of required and elective coursed in the M.Ed. program.
| Component | Required Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| Social Foundations | 15 |
| Teaching for Transformation | 6 |
| Advisor approved electives | 3 |
| Core Course | 3 |
| Masters comprehensive exam | 3 |
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Sample Course Sequences
The sample timeline below is an example of the possible course load for a graduate student over the course of their program.
| Semester | Part Time | Full Time | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Option A | Option B | Option A | Option B | |
| Fall | 6 Credits (2 courses) | 6 Credits (2 courses) | 9 Credits (3 courses) | 9 Credits (3 courses) |
| Spring | 6 Credits (2 courses) | 6 Credits (3 courses) | 9 Credits (3 courses) | 9 Credits (3 courses) |
| Summer | 6 Credits (2 courses) | 9 Credits (3 courses) | 0 Credits (0 courses) | 6 Credits (3 courses) |
| Year 1 Total | 18 credits | 21 credits | 18 credits | 24 credits |
| Semester | Part Time | Full Time | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Option A | Option B | Option A | Option B | |
| Fall | 6 credits (2 courses) | 6 credits (2 courses) | 9 credits (3 courses) | 3 credits + 3 credit Exam (2 courses) + Graduate |
| Spring | 3 credits + 3 credit Exam (2 courses) + Graduate | 3 credit Exam (1 course) + Graduate | 3 credit Exam (1 course) + Graduate | N/A |
| Year 2 Total | 12 credits | 9 Credits | 12 credits | 6 credits |
| Program Total | 30 credits | 30 credits | 30 credits | 30 credits |
Course & Curriculum Structure
The core consists of one course that is required or all M.Ed. students in the Department.
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Advising Resources
The resources below are intended to help you and your advisor make a detailed plan for your education.
M.Ed. Program of Study Form M.Ed. List of Required Course Curriculum ECS Three-year Course Schedule