Program Overview

Education, M.S.

The Education, M.S. program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in the field of education. The program is a 36 credit program with 4 required courses and 8 electives designed around the needs of the student.

Application Deadline

The application deadline for the Education, M.S. program is rolling admissions.

Admission Requirements for M.S.

Applicants must submit the following materials:

• A completed Application for Admission to the Office of Graduate Admissions with the Application Fee
• Official transcripts of all college level work indicating a grade point average of 3.0 or higher
• Once the Office of Graduate Admissions has reviewed the application file and determined that it is complete, the applicant must contact the Graduate Coordinator for an appointment
• At the meeting, the program will be discussed and the Graduate Coordinator will then inform the Graduate Office of the decision for admission to the program

Program Sequence - 36 Credits

As sequencing changes, it is highly recommended that students meet with their program advisor to finalize a list of requirements for graduation.

Plan A: Thesis Required Courses

• EDU 524 Law for the Classroom Teacher 3 credits Or
• EDU 560 Controversial Issues in Education 3 credits
• EDU 590 Thesis 6 credits
• EDU 592 Research in Education 3 credits
• EDU 538 Parent Involvement in Education 3 credits Or
• EDU 528 Diff. Inst: Elem School 3 credits
• Electives 7 courses (21-Credits) These courses may be any graduate level course in any department. Students may also take two undergraduate courses at the 300/400 level 6 credits.

Plan B: Field Project Required Courses

• EDU 524 Law for the Classroom Teacher 3 credits Or
• EDU 560 Controversial Issues in Education 3 credits
• EDU 591 Field Project in Education 3 credits
• EDU 592 Research in Education 3 credits
• EDU 528 Diff. Inst: Elem School 3 credits
• Electives 8 courses (24-Credits) These courses may be any graduate level course in any department. Students may also take two undergraduate courses at the 300/400 level 6 credits.

Capstone Experience (choose one)

• EDU 590 Thesis seminar 3-6 credits
• Special Project A minimum of 36 graduate credits, including EDU 591 Field Project in Education (3-credits), in the student's area of specialization as approved by faculty adviser and the graduate coordinator is required. These courses may be any graduate level course in any subject. Students must request to be placed on a waiting list for EDU 591 at least one semester in advance of anticipated enrollment in the course.