Master of Arts in Education Degree Requirements

Each student must complete a minimum of 33 credits to receive the Master of Arts in Education degree.

The curriculum includes the following requirements:

Professional education core requirements (12 credits)
Concentration requirements (18 credits)
Guided research studies (3 credits)
Supervised field experience, as appropriate
Specialized professional studies electives

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION CORE REQUIREMENTS
(12 credits; 4 courses)
Provide advanced studies in instruction, curriculum planning, educational administration, and research.

ED 602 Curriculum Planning
ED 603 Introduction to Educational Research
IC800 Ethics

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One of the following (as appropriate for specialized studies):

ED 601 Foundations of Instruction
ED 620 Introduction to Educational Leadership and Organization
ED 640 Technology Curriculum Integration
ED 663 Cognitive Disabilities
ED 671 Specific Learning Disabilities
ED 673 Behavioral and Emotional Disorders

-or other approved courses

GUIDED RESEARCH STUDIES
one course, appropriate to area of specialization)

ED 690 or ED 692

SPECIALIZED PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
(18 credits; 5–7 courses)

Elective courses develop knowledge and skills in selected areas of specialization. Students may choose to fulfill a general professional development program or may choose one of the particular concentrations fulfilled through completion of one of the license programs.

Each area requires specific professional education core courses. Please consult an advisor to ensure that appropriate courses are taken and license requirements are met. Sample plans may be requested; each plan is tailored to the candidate’s background and goals to meet licensing requirements.

Edgewood College offers the following license completion programs in teacher education and administrator education:

Teacher Education: Early Adolescence-Adolescence: Regular Education (in English, Math, Science or Broad Field Social Studies)

Teacher Education: Middle Childhood-Early Adolescence: Special Education (with emphasis in cognitive disabilities, emotional/behavioral disabilities, or learning disabilities).

Teacher Education: Early Adolescence-Adolescence: Special Education (with emphasis in cognitive disabilities, emotional/behavioral disabilities, or learning disabilities).

Teacher Education: TESOL English as a Second Language

Teacher Education: TESOL Bilingual Education

Teacher Education: Reading Teacher

Educational Administration: Program Coordinator

Educational Administration: Instructional Technology Coordinator

Educational Administration: Principal

Educational Administration: School Business Administrator

Educational Administration: Director of Instruction

Educational Administration: Director of Special Education and Pupil Services

Educational Administration: Reading Specialist

Educational Administration: School District Administrator or Superintendent