Teaching & Learning (M.S.)
The Master of Science in Education degree programs are designed to provide educators with relevant coursework that will increase their understanding of current educational theories, research and practice. The programs emphasize the application of learning theory in instruction, curriculum development, and educational leadership. Various concentrations are available to provide challenging content designed to meet the demands of the changing teaching profession. This flexibility allows an individual, particular cohort of professionals, school or building to customize the graduate curriculum to meet specific needs.
The Teaching and Learning major, provides the opportunity for a school district or a cohort of teachers to select a concentration of courses designed to meet specific areas of interests and academic needs. The 12 hours of core courses provide course work in data-driven decision making, instructional improvement and educational research. The remaining 18-27 hours of course work is determined by the individual, school, or district need. The program assists teachers and administrators to address the myriad of issues and needs which school communities face in a climate of evolving standards, curriculum change, school improvement and strategic planning efforts. The purpose and intent of the Teaching and Learning Program is to help teachers discover ways to improve the academic achievement of students and develop professional school leadership.
Teaching and Learning Major (30-38 credit hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses | ||
| MSED 608 | Cultural Awareness | 1 |
| MSED 609 | Introduction to Service Learning | 1 |
| MSED 610 | Methods of Educational Research | 3 |
| MSED 620 | Data Driven Decision Making | 3 |
| MSED 650 | Designing Effective Instruction | 3 |
| MSED 693 | Using Domains to Frame Instruction | 1 |
| Select one of the following concentrations: | 18-26 | |
| Total Hours | 30-38 | |
Adult TESOL (Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages Concentration) (18 credit hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses 1 | ||
| MSED 631 | Theoretical Foundations of Bilingual and ESL | 4 |
| MSED 634 | Cross Cultural Studies for Teaching Limited-English Proficient Students | 3 |
| MSED 636 | Linguistics | 4 |
| MSED 653 | Methods and Materials for Teaching Adult English Language Learners | 4 |
| MSED 688 | Assessment of the Adult English Language Learner (ELL) | 3 |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
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Some courses within the TESOL concentration may be substituted with the EEND equivalent course.
Candidates who have completed English as a Second Language concentration coursework may take additional coursework to complete the TESOL concentration.
Best Practices Concentration (18 credit hours)
Working in conjunction with your academic advisor, the College of Education can customize a concentration to meet the specific needs of an individual, particular cohort of professionals, school, or building.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select 18 credit hours of the following: | 18 | |
| EEND | Selected courses from 600 - 799 | |
| MSED | Selected courses from 600 - 799 | |
| REAL | Selected courses from 600 - 799 | |
| RECT | Selected courses from 600 - 799 | |
| REND | Selected courses from 600 - 799 | |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Bilingual Education Concentration (18 credit hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MSED 631 | Theoretical Foundations of Bilingual and ESL | 4 |
| MSED 632 | Methods and Materials for Teaching English as a Second Language | 4 |
| MSED 633 | Assessment of Bilingual and ESL Students | 3 |
| MSED 634 | Cross Cultural Studies for Teaching Limited-English Proficient Students | 3 |
| MSED 637 | Methods and Materials for Teaching Bilingual Students | 3 |
| MSED 638 | Supporting Multilingual Learners in the Inclusive Classroom | 1 |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Each course within the Bilingual Education concentration may be substituted with the EEND equivalent course.
Differentiated Instruction Concentration (18 credit hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| MEDU 640 | Development and Characteristics of Individuals with Special Needs | 3 |
| MSED 602 | Survey of Gifted Education | 3 |
| MSED 611 | Serving English Language Learners with Special Needs | 3 |
| MSED 613 | Differentiated Instruction | 3 |
| MSED 614 | Behavior Strategies for Heterogeneous Classroom | 3 |
| MSED XXX | Elective | 3 |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Each course within the Differentiated Instruction concentration may be substituted with the EEND equivalent course.
Educational Technology Concentration (18 credit hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select 18 credit hours of the following: | 18 | |
| Techsplorations: Technology Awareness for Today’s Students (1) | ||
| Foundations of Educational Technology (3) | ||
| Collaborative Web Tools in Education (3) | ||
| Multimedia Tools in Education (3) | ||
| Effective Technology Integration Into Lessons and Curriculum (3) | ||
| Assessing and Improving Student Achievement with Technology (3) | ||
| Educational Technology Coaching (3) | ||
| (BYOT) Bring Your Own Technology Lesson Strategies and Management Issues (1) | ||
| Using Technology to Flip Learning (1) | ||
| Managing Education Tech Services (3) | ||
| Engaging e-Learning (3) | ||
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Each course within the Educational Technology concentration may be substituted with the EEND equivalent course.
English as a Second Language Concentration (ESL) (18 credit hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| MSED 631 | Theoretical Foundations of Bilingual and ESL | 4 |
| MSED 632 | Methods and Materials for Teaching English as a Second Language | 4 |
| MSED 633 | Assessment of Bilingual and ESL Students | 3 |
| MSED 634 | Cross Cultural Studies for Teaching Limited-English Proficient Students | 3 |
| MSED 636 | Linguistics | 4 |
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Each course within the English as a Second Language concentration may be substituted with the EEND equivalent course.
Health Education Concentration (18 credit hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select 18 credit hours of the following: | 18 | |
| School Health Curriculum and Evaluation (3) | ||
| Mental and Emotional Health in Education (3) | ||
| Nutrition in Education (3) | ||
| Drug Education (3) | ||
| Teaching Personal Health (3) | ||
| Environmental Health in the Classroom (3) | ||
| Disease Prevention in Education (3) | ||
| Teaching Human Sexuality In Education (3) | ||
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Each course within the Health Education concentration may be substituted with the EEND equivalent course.
Instructional Coaching Concentration (18 credit hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select 18 credit hours of the following: | 18 | |
| Instructional Coaching and Professional Development (3) | ||
| Instructional Coaching Cycle (3) | ||
| Data Informed Instructional Coaching (3) | ||
| Instructional Coaching Practicum (3) | ||
| Student-Centered Instructional Coaching (3) | ||
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Reading Concentration (18 credit hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select 18 credit hours of the following: | 18 | |
| Foundations of Literacy (3) | ||
| Literacy Assessment and Diagnosis (3) | ||
| Exploration of Literature Strategies and Materials for Student Achievement (3) | ||
| Utilizing Literature in the Classroom (3) | ||
| Literacy and Diverse Learners (3) | ||
| Developing Competent Writers (3) | ||
| Reading Teacher Practicum (1) | ||
| Disciplinary Literacy (3) | ||
| Literacy Instructional Support (3) | ||
| Dyslexia Awareness and Best Practice (2) | ||
| Total Hours | 18 | |
Each course within the Reading concentration may be substituted with the REND equivalent course.
Special Education Concentration (22-26 credit hours)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| MEDU 640 | Development and Characteristics of Individuals with Special Needs | 3 |
| MEDU 641 | Legal and Historical Foundations in Special Education | 3 |
| MEDU 642 | Assessment & Diagnosis in Special Education | 3 |
| MEDU 644 | Specialized Curriculum and Methods in Special Education | 3 |
| MEDU 645 | Communication, Collaboration and Transition in Special Education | 3 |
| MEDU 646 | General Literacy Methods 1 | 2 |
| MEDU 647 | General Mathematics Methods 1 | 2 |
| MEDU 648 | Language Development and Teaching Methods for Moderate and Severe Disabilities | 3 |
| MEDU 696 | Subsequent Endorsement Field Experience | 1 |
| SPED 646 | Special Education Subsequent Field Experience | 3 |
| Total Hours | 26 | |
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Transcript evaluation may be used.
Some courses within the Special Education concentration may be substituted with the EEND equivalent course.