Master of Education (M.Ed.)
Teaching for Transformation with General Emphasis
Specialization Overview
A 30-credit-hour degree program focused on applying interdisciplinary frameworks to educational practice as a means to address contemporary questions of educational policy and practice in elementary, secondary, and postsecondary settings. This degree track focuses on curriculum, pedagogy, and the educational inequities in K-12 populations.
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 |
|---|---|
| Teaching for Transformation | 15 hours |
| Social Foundations | 6 hours |
| Advisor approved electives | 3 hours |
| Core Course | 3 hours |
| Masters comprehensive exam | 3 hours |
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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 (2 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 | Enroll in 3 credits + 3 credit Exam (2 courses) + Graduate | Enroll in 3 credit Exam (1 course) + Graduate | Enroll in 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