The curriculum for the Master of Education Degree (MEd) in Secondary Education requires a minimum of 36 semester hours of study, 15 hours of which must have a SED prefix. In addition to the 15 hours of courses with the SED prefix, EDCI 595 (3 credit hours) make up the 18 hours required for the major in Secondary Education. The Secondary Education MEd is for certified teachers. The outline of courses is as follows:
The MEd in Secondary Education is for certified teachers interested in the improvement of education through advanced studies of curriculum and instruction in secondary education. The major in Secondary Education prepares graduates to
improve student engagement, classroom management and teaching effectiveness and
qualify for leadership positions in settings for which the masters is required.
A graduate with a major in secondary education should possess knowledge of the research and literature in secondary education, curriculum and instructional design, effective teaching practices, philosophical systems in education, and equity in excellence in teaching for all students. Individualized degree plans may be designed to prepare teachers for designing classroom instruction and curriculum for advanced at-risk learners.
| Part A. Research and Core | ||
| Research (3 semester hours) | ||
| EDCI 595 | Research Lit Tech (3 semester hours required) | 3 |
| Core Requirements (15 semester hours) | ||
| SED 511 | Adolescent Growth and Development | 3 |
| SED 513 | Secondary Schl Curriculum | 3 |
| SED 521 | Models of Tchng Sec Schl | 3 |
| SED 528 | Learning Theories and Philosophy | 3 |
| SED 590 | Seminar in Secondary Education | 3 |
| Part B. Electives in Education, Content Area, Alternative Certification Courses, or Certificate (18 Hrs) from the following) | ||
| Graduate Level Electives (18 semester hours) | ||
| Part B may include Graduate Courses from the Curriculum & Instruction Department (BLED, ECE, RDG, SED); Graduate Certificate in STEM Education; Graduate Certificate in Instructional Coach; Bilingual Minor; Principal Certification; or Subject Area education related content (e.g., Special Education, Physics Education, Educational Technology). *Additional courses and requirements may apply. Contact program adviser for additional information. | 18 | |
| Total Hours | 36 | |
Approved electives must be sufficient to meet the 36-hour minimum program for the master's degree. Electives may be taken in studies with the Department of Curriculum and Instruction (EDCI), early childhood, curriculum & instruction, reading, secondary education, gifted education, bilingual education and ESL or studies in other departments within the College of Education and Human Services (COEHS) or departments outside the College of Education and Human Services (COEHS). Students may also choose to complete a concentration of 18 hours in one of the approved disciplines. If the student desires a minor field of study in a specific discipline, at least 12 semester hours must be taken in that declared minor area. Approved disciplines for minor study include art, early childhood education, physical sciences, English, history, mathematics, music, foreign languages, health, kinesiology and sports studies, reading, and theatre arts. Students receiving a minor may be required to satisfy candidacy and are required to meet the comprehensive examination requirements of the minor department.
Note: Successful completion of the Comprehensive Exam is required of all students.
