Program Overview

Education MEd, Interdisciplinary Studies for Teacher Residency

Overview

The Master’s Degree in Education is an accredited program appropriate for K-12 teachers, specialists, department chairpersons, and those who work in informal learning or international educational settings. Candidates choose electives that will support their personal growth and development as an educational leader to impact the communities with which they work.

Requirements

• The M.Ed. with an emphasis in Interdisciplinary Studies for Teach Residency is designed for graduate candidates who seek professional growth and advancement in the field of education and teacher certification in the UMSL Teach Residency program.
• The Interdisciplinary Studies program allows candidates to design a master’s program that meets their unique needs and professional goals.
• Candidates must be accepted into UMSL Teach Residency to pursue this degree and will complete a graduate program that meets state requirements for certification in their selected content area.
• Candidates will follow all Teach Residency guidelines.

Admission Requirements

Applicants must meet the general graduate admission requirements of the Graduate School. Students are considered for admission to the graduate program in Education only after they have formally applied for admission through the Graduate School.

Degree Requirements

Curricular Program

The M.Ed. in Education consists of 4 required courses (12 hours) plus candidate choice from emphasis areas and electives (18 hours) for a total of 30 hours. Program requirements are met by:

1. Completing 2 required foundation courses (6 hours) toward the beginning of the M.Ed. program
2. Completing the coursework for an emphasis area and/or electives (18 hours)
3. Completing the 2 exit research capstone classes (6 hours)

Required Core

• TCH ED 6010: Examining History, Community and Social Justice in Education (3 hours)
• TCH ED 6030: Instruction, Learning, and Assessment 1 (3 hours)
• TCH ED 6909: Teacher Action Research I (3 hours)
• TCH ED 6910: Teacher Action Research Capstone (3 hours)

Specific Requirements for the Emphasis Area

In addition to the Required Core (12 hours), Candidates seeking an emphasis in Interdisciplinary Studies for Teach Residency are required to complete a minimum of 18 hours of elective graduate coursework in their certification area for a program total of 30 hours.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, graduates will be able to:

• Demonstrate professionalism through reflective practice for professional growth, effective communication and collaboration, and commitment to upholding ethical and professional standards.
• Evaluate, design, and implement curriculum, instruction, and assessment that apply advanced understanding of content and pedagogical knowledge, learning science principles, and equitable frameworks and inclusive practices.
• Integrate technologies to create meaningful student learning in the context of a digital and global society.
• Design and implement a supportive, inclusive, and culturally responsive classroom environment that nurtures the intellectual, social, and emotional development of all students.
• Partner with families and communities to develop relationships and build networks of support to enhance student learning and well-being.