Master of Arts in Education Model II: Specialty Areas

Model II programs do not lead to additional certification. These programs allow the student to develop extensive expertise in a specific content area. The student and the faculty advisor will design a comprehensive program in a content area. The program includes the four core courses required of all graduate students in education. The remaining credit hours will be selected by the student in consultation with the advisor from existing graduate courses to meet individual needs.

Requirements

Core Curriculum

All students seeking a Master of Arts in Education are required to complete the following courses:

EDU 50500Analysis of Teaching and Learning Behavior

3

EDU 51000Conceptualization of Education

3

OR

EDU 51010Conceptualization of Education for Beginning Teachers

3

EDU 57000Educational Research

3

EDU 52000Curriculum Analysis and Design

3

Or

EDU 60000Master's Project

3

Note: Courses earn three credit hours unless otherwise indicated.