The Master of Education in Education and Human Rsource Studies, Education Sciences Specialization is designed to prepare educational leaders and practitioners for principal licensure and teacher licensure in the PK-12 system.
Principal Licensure
Principal licensure can be earned as a non-degree option or as a Master of Education degree.
Coursework is designed to develop principal and administrator leadership skills to:
- Direct educational programs
- Facilitate educational renewal
- Implement innovations in education
Teacher Licensure
Teacher licensure is earned as a Master of Education degree.
- The program is designed to develop future educators.
- Candidates are prepared to apply for a professional teaching license.
Coursework focuses on the study of transformative teaching practices and includes immediate engagement in local school settings.
Effective Fall 2014
Instructional Sciences - Option 1
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDRM 600 | Introduction to Research Methods | 3 |
| EDRM 612 | Assessing Students in Educational Settings | 3 |
| EDUC 530 | Technology Enhanced Learning | 3 |
| EDUC 619 | Curriculum Development | 3 |
| EDUC 628 | Models of Teaching | 3 |
| EDUC 629 | Communication and Classrooms | 3 |
| EDUC 651 | Multicultural and Special Populations | 3 |
| Select one of the following plans: | 9 | |
Plan A: | ||
| Principles: Quantitative Data Analysis | ||
| Thesis | ||
Plan B: | ||
| Research | ||
Electives | ||
| Program Total Credits: | 30 | |
A minimum of 30 credits are required to complete this program.
Administration - Option 2
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDRM 600 | Introduction to Research Methods | 3 |
| EDUC 610 | Principles of Supervision and Evaluation | 3 |
| EDUC 618 | School Law | 3 |
| EDUC 619 | Curriculum Development | 3 |
| EDUC 645 | Leadership and Ethics in Public Education | 3 |
| EDUC 646 | School Resource Management | 3 |
| EDUC 647 | School Culture, Climate, and Communications | 3 |
| EDUC 648A | Role of the Principal: Professional Learning Community | 1 |
| EDUC 648B | Role of the Principal: Managing and Leading Change | 2 |
| EDUC 651 | Multicultural and Special Populations | 3 |
| EDUC 687B | Internship: Principal | 6 |
| Program Total Credits: | 33 | |
A minimum of 33 credits are required to complete this program.
Teacher Licensure - Option 3
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDRM 602 | Action Research | 3 |
| EDUC 525C | Expert Teaching: Literacy and Numeracy | 3 |
| EDUC 526 | Interdisciplinary Methods | 4 |
| EDUC 573 | Differentiating Instruction for Diverse Needs | 3 |
| EDUC 619 | Curriculum Development | 3 |
| EDUC 625 | Contexts of Schooling | 3 |
| EDUC 628 | Models of Teaching | 3 |
| EDUC 687D | Internship: Teacher Licensure I | 3 |
| EDUC 687E | Internship: Teacher Licensure II | 12 |
| EDUC 693B | Seminar: Instruction | 2 |
| EDUC 693C | Seminar: Teacher Licensure Capstone | 2 |
| Program Total Credits: | 41 | |
A minimum of 41 credits are required to complete this program.