MEd Pedagogical Practices General Track

The M.Ed. allows for program customization for teachers who do not need a full endorsement program. Students complete 9 credits of foundational coursework, 18 credits of custom graduate-level coursework, and 9 credits of thesis work. They can also choose 6 credits of a Capstone Project focusing on School Improvement and an elective (3 credits) to help enhance their content. 

Foundational Course Requirements

EDUC 615Introduction to Research

3

EDUC 605Philosophical Foundations of Education

3

EDUC 617History of Schooling

3

Additional Courses

Students choose educational coursework to fill these 18 credits.

Thesis Coursework OR Capstone Project

Students can choose between the Masters Thesis track or Capstone Project: School Improvement Plan 

EDUC 625Master's Thesis Project Proposal Seminar

3

EDUC 626Master's Thesis Project

6

OR

EDUC 691Independent Study: Education

1-6

3 credit hours in elective course work

3

Transfer Courses

Up to 6 graduate credits can be transferred.