Master of Education, M.Ed.
The Master of Education (M.Ed.) is 30 credit hours and will require students to complete five foundational courses, including a capstone course, along with five courses that may be earned either through elective courses or through graduate certificates stacked into the degree. All courses are three credits.
In order to earn a Master of Education, a student must successfully complete the following courses: five (5) Master of Education Core courses and five (5) Master of Education Elective courses, totaling ten (10) courses and thirty (30) credit hours.
| Course ID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Master of Education Core (Required): | ||
| EDUC 6000 | Historical and Philosophical Foundations of Education | 3 |
| EDUC 6020 | Learning Processes Across the Lifespan | 3 |
| EDUC 6040 | Leading Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment * | 3 |
| EDUC 6060 | Methods of Educational Research | 3 |
| EDUC 6080 | Culminating Capstone Project | 3 |
| Master of Education Electives | 15 | |
Must select and complete 5 of the courses listed below. | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 30 | |
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This is course is also a requirement for the Educational Leadership Certificate. Students pursuing this certificate will need to take an additional elective to complete the 30 credits required for the degree.
Master of Education Electives Options. Students Must select and complete 5 of the courses listed below:
| Course ID | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC 6100 | Educational Leadership (OR) | 3 |
| EDUC 6120 | Leading Learning (OR) | 3 |
| EDUC 6140 | Managing Effective Equity-Centered Educational Organizations (OR) | 3 |
| EDUC 6150 | Educational Finance, Management, and Operations (OR) | 3 |
| EDUC 6160 | Engaging Family and Community Stakeholders (OR) | 3 |
| EDUC 6180 | Data Driven School Improvement and Transformation (OR) | 3 |
| EDUC 6190 | Education Law, Policy, and Ethics (OR) | 3 |
| EDUC 6220 | Linguistics for English Language Learning (OR) | 3 |
| EDUC 6230 | Intercultural Communication & Language Pedagogy (OR) | 3 |
| EDUC 6240 | Inclusive Curriculum & Materials Design for Multicultural Classrooms (OR) | 3 |
| EDUC 6250 | Methods for Teaching Multilingual Learners of English (OR) | 3 |
| EDUC 6400 | Foundations of Instructional Design and Applications (OR) | 3 |
| EDUC 6410 | Trends and Issues in Learning Experience Design and Learner Equity (OR) | 3 |
| EDUC 6420 | Learning Experience and Interaction Design Studio (OR) | 3 |
| EDUC 6430 | Emerging Technologies and Learning Perspectives (OR) | 3 |
| EDUC 6440 | Learning Technology Principles and Applications (OR) | 3 |
| EDUC 6450 | Game-Based Learning Technology and Design (OR) | 3 |
| EDUC 6460 | Mobile Learning Design and Studio (OR) | 3 |
| EDUC 6500 | Assessment and Evaluation of Students with Disabilities (OR) | 3 |
| EDUC 6510 | Collaborative Teaming (OR) | 3 |
| EDUC 6520 | Instructional Practices in Special Education (OR) | 3 |
| EDUC 6530 | Reading and Literacy (OR) | 3 |
| EDUC 6540 | Functional Behavioral Assessment and Individualized Behavioral Intervention Planning (OR) | 3 |
| EDUC 6550 | Self-Determination and Transition (OR) | 3 |
| EDUC 6560 | Fundamentals of Instructional Technology for Students with Disabilities | 3 |
The courses required for one of the Education graduate certificates may be used to fulfill 4 of the 5 elective courses required to complete the M.Ed. This applies to the following Education graduate certificates:
Graduate Certificate in Learning Experience Design
Graduate Certificate in Teaching English Learners (TEL)
The courses required for the Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership and the Graduate Certificate in Special Education may be used to fulfill up to 5 elective courses required to complete the M.Ed.
Program String and Field of Study: PAMED_GR, EDUC
For more information, contact the School of Professional Advancement.