MAEd-EDST - Master of Arts in Education in Educational Studies

REQUIRED PROGRAM

SEMESTER HOURS

CORE Curriculum (Required)

9

EDCO 681

Educational Trends

3

EDCO 682

Educational Policy and Advocacy

3

EDCO 683

Research Capstone

3

Specializations

6-15

Students must select one area of specialization from any of the categories below. They are welcome to select more than one.

Add-On Certifications Options

ESOL

READ 615

READ 616

TESL 670

TESL 680

TESL 692

Literacy for Learners with Limited Engl Prof

Practicum in Assessing & Teaching Engl Lang Lrner

Linguistics for Teachers of Engl Lang Lrner

Princ of Teach Grammar to At-Risk Students & Engl Lang Lrner

ESOL Practicum: Working with Engl Lang Lrner

12-15

3

3

3

3

3

SPED Multicat Add On

SPED 507

SPED 585

SPED 681

SPED 691

Characteristics of students with Disabilities

Methods of Teaching Students with EBD, LD, ID, and ASD

Educational Implications for the Exceptional Individual

Practicum in Teaching the Exceptional Child

12

3

3

3

3

Alternative Preparation

Transfer from Alt. Prep degree (NetAPT, PACE, etc.)

9-15

See advisor for additional options.

Endorsement Options

ESOL

READ 615

READ 616

Literacy for Learners with Limited Engl Profic

Practicum in Assessing & Teaching Engl Lang Lrner

6

3

3

Gifted and Talented

EDCI 594

EDCI 595

Nature and Needs of Gifted and Talented Students

Intro to Curriculum & Instruction for Gifted &Talented Students

6

3

3

Problem-Based Learning

EDUC 521

EDUC 522

EDUC 523

Introduction to Project Based Learning

Applications of Project Based Learning in Curric & Instruction

Practicum in Project Based Learning

9

3

3

3

Online Learning

LTEC 550

LTEC 551

LTEC 552

LTEC 553

Intro to Instructional Design & Assessment for Online Learning

Online Teaching

Teaching with Learning Management Systems

Differentiation in Online Learning

12

3

3

3

3

Content Pedagogy Options

See advisor for specifics

Early Childhood/Elementary

EDCI 660

EDCI 661

EDCI 662

READ 570

READ 580

Teaching and Assessing Mathematics in grades PK-6

Teaching and Assessing Sciences in Grades PK-6

Teaching and Assessing Social Studies in grades PK-6

Instr Methods & Assess I

Instr Methods and Assess II

15

3

3

3

3

3

Educational Studies

EDCO 600

EDCO 601

EDCO 602

EDCO 605

EDCO 610

Teaching in a Democracy

Psychology Applied to Teaching

Technology for the 21st Century Classroom

Educational Assessment

Effective Teaching Practices for Exceptional and Diverse Learners

14

3

3

2

3

3

Literacy

READ 605

READ 620

READ 635

READ 645

Literacy Foundations

Literacy Strategies for Struggling Learners

Basic Literacy Diagnostics and Instructional Practices

Content Area Reading and Writing

12

3

3

3

3

Middle Level Education

MLED 500

MLED 510

Content courses, methods courses (See advisor for specifics)

Introduction to the Middle School

Developmental Aspects of the Middle Level Learner

10

6

3

3

Physical Education

PETE 550

PETE 566

PETE 590

PETE 591

Adapted Physical Activity and Sport

Elementary Physical Education Teaching Methods

Assessment in Physical Education

Secondary Physical Education Teaching Methods

12

3

3

3

3

Secondary Education

Content area methods courses (See advisor for specifics)

6

Special Education

SPED 507

SPED 585

SPED 681

SPED 691

Characteristics of Students with Disabilities

Methods of Teaching Students with EBD, LD, ID, and ASD

Educational Implications for the Exceptional Individual

Practicum in Teaching the Exceptional Child

12

3

3

3

3

Electives

6-15

TOTAL HOURS

30

Students are encouraged to take a variety of electives that appeal to them. Some of these electives could be subject-specific and interdisciplinary. Others could be special topics courses or community-based internships.