The M.Ed. in Education and Human Resource Studies, Teacher Licensure Specialization is a 12-month cohort program that focuses on the development and licensing of teachers who have earned their undergraduate degrees (or who have met content course requirements) in specific content areas. Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and have completed all content area courses required for licensure. The goal of this specialization is to develop mature, highly qualified teachers whose practice is grounded in research and theory gained through discovery, practice, demonstration, observation, and reflection. The program is designed following a Professional Development School model, with courses embedded in PK-12 schools. This specialization design leads to participants' strong pedagogical skills, as well as a deep understanding of effective theories of learning. The program addresses the growing needs of schools for highly qualified teachers.
Students interested in graduate work should refer to the Graduate and Professional Bulletin.
Learning Objectives
To prepare teachers who:
- Demonstrate mastery of and pedagogical expertise in the content they teach.
- Establish a safe, inclusive, and respectful learning environment for a diverse population of students.
- Plan and deliver effective instruction and create an environment that facilitates learning for their students.
- Demonstrate professionalism through ethical conduct, reflection, and leadership.
Effective Fall 2023
| 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.
For more information, please visit Requirements for All Graduate Degrees in the Graduate and Professional Bulletin.
Summary of Procedures for the Master's and Doctoral Degrees
NOTE: Each semester the Graduate School publishes a schedule of deadlines. Deadlines are available on the Graduate School website. Students should consult this schedule whenever they approach important steps in their careers.
Forms are available online.
| Step | Due Date |
|---|---|
| 1. Application for admission (online) | Six months before first registration |
| 2. Diagnostic examination when required | Before first registration |
| 3. Appointment of advisor | Before first registration |
| 4. Selection of graduate committee | Before the time of fourth regular semester registration |
| 5. Filing of program of study (GS Form 6) | Before the time of fourth regular semester registration |
| 6. Preliminary examination (Ph.D. and PD) | Two terms prior to final examination |
| 7. Report of preliminary examination (GS Form 16) - (Ph.D. and PD) | Within two working days after results are known |
| 8. Changes in committee (GS Form 9A) | When change is made |
| 9. Application for Graduation (GS Form 25) | Refer to published deadlines from the Graduate School Website |
| 9a. Reapplication for Graduation (online) | Failure to graduate requires Reapplication for Graduation (online) for the next time term for which you are applying |
| 10. Submit thesis or dissertation to committee | At least two weeks prior to the examination or at the discretion of the graduate committee |
| 11. Final examination | Refer to published deadlines from the Graduate School Website |
| 12. Report of final examination (GS Form 24) | Within two working days after results are known; refer to published deadlines from the Graduate School website |
| 13. Submit a signed Thesis/Dissertation Submission Form (GS Form 30) to the Graduate School and Submit the Survey of Earned Doctorates (Ph.D. only) prior to submitting the electronic thesis/dissertation | Refer to published deadlines from the Graduate School website. |
| 14. Submit the thesis/dissertation electronically | Refer to published deadlines from the Graduate School website |
| 15. Graduation | Ceremony information is available from the Graduate School website |