Degree requirements
For a detailed explanation of all policies, procedures and requirements,
students should consult the
School of Education Graduate Handbook, ESA students should also consult
the
ESA-MED handbook, administrator students should also consult the
School administrator program and internship handbook.
A total of 32 to 40 credit hours are required for the degree, depending
on the strand and exit option chosen.
The MED program has four components that students must complete in order
to earn their degree: Core requirements, advancement to candidacy,
specialization strands and electives, exit options.
Core requirements (11 hours)
| MED 601 |
Educational research methods I (3) |
| MED 607 |
Foundations for educational practice (3)
|
| MED 605 |
Diversity and social context (3) |
MED 559 or MED 561
|
Intro to exceptionality (2) or Instructional strategies
for exceptional learners (2)
|
Advancement to candidacy
A student working toward a master of education degree must apply
for and be accepted as a degree candidate.
To be a degree candidate, the student must meet the minimum
requirements below and the student's advisor must recommend him or
her for advancement to candidacy. Students must also submit a signed
Application for Admission to Candidacy Form to the School of
Education.
- Completion of 15 credit hours of graduate study
- Good academic standing
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Completion of MED 601 or enrollment in the class during the
semester the application is submitted
- Formation of the supervisory committee
Specialization strand and electives (18 to 26 hours)
| Strand |
Strand credits |
Total credits |
| Classroom and pedagogical development |
18 |
32 to 36 |
| English language learner |
18 |
32 to 36 |
| Guidance and counseling |
26 |
37 to 38 |
| School administration |
21 |
35 to 39 |
| Reading literacy |
18 to 19 |
32 to 36 |
| Special Ed. |
18 to 19 |
32 to 36 |
Detailed course listings for strands and electives
Exit options (3 to 6 hours)
The MED program offers a thesis or non-thesis option for the
completion of the degree. A practicum and comprehensive examination
is required for the guidance and counseling strand/ESA Certificate
(thesis and non-thesis options). Detailed information about the exit
options can be found in the
School of Education Graduate Handbook.
| Option |
Credits |
Brief description |
| Thesis /Project |
3 credit hours |
Written thesis or project with oral defense. |
| Non-thesis |
6 to 9 credit hours |
Additional coursework, six hour written exam, two hour
oral comprehensive exam. |