Nov 23, 2024

2013-2014 Graduate Catalogue

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2013-2014 Graduate Catalogue Archived Catalogue

Specialty Studies, M.Ed.

Graduate Coordinator, Specialty Studies: Dr. N. Eleni Pappamihiel

The Master of Education, Specialty Studies K-12 Specialization, is designed as a 33 hour intensive program for students who already hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution and teacher certification. Successful completion of the program will prepare candidates to complete a master’s degree in a K-12 area of expertise and/or certification in the current licensure area.

Concentrations in the Specialty Studies include:

• Academically and Intellectually Gifted (AIG)
• Physical Education and Health (PEH)
• Spanish (SPN)
• English as a Second Language (ESL)

Admission Requirements

1. Bachelor’s degree, earned from a regionally accredited institution, before graduate study begins.
2. Official copies of transcripts of college work (graduate and undergraduate). An undergraduate grade average of “B” (GPA = 3.0) or better is recommended.
3. Three recommendations by individuals in relevant professional fields.
4. A letter of interest or intent as outlined by each concentration area.

Degree Requirements (33 Credit Hours)

Students will complete coursework according to the concentration as listed below.

Academically and Intellectually Gifted (AIG) Concentration (33 credit hours)

Research

EDL 523 - Research in Education Credits: (3)

Curriculum

EDL 530 - Curriculum Credits: (3)

Diversity

EDL 513 - Organizational Theory and Leadership Credits: (3)

Focus Area

EDN 552 - Introduction to Gifted Education Credits: (3)
EDN 553 - Social and Emotional Development and Guidance of Gifted Learners Credits: (3)
EDN 554 - Curriculum, Methods, and Materials for Gifted Education Credits: (3)
EDN 555 - Program Design, Implementation, and Evaluation in Gifted Education Credits: (3)
MIT 512 - Integrating Technology into Teaching and Learning Credits: (3)
And
Choose ONE Area
Curriculum:
EDL 567 - Learning-Centered Supervision Credits: (3)
EDL 574 - Action Research in Curriculum and Instruction Credits: (3)
EDL 578 - Practicum in Developmental Instructional Supervision Credits: (3)
OR Leadership:
EDL 512 - Legal Issues and Policy as a Systemic Process Credits: (3)
EDL 566 - Supervision and Teacher Evaluation Credits: (3)
And three additional credit hours of an EDL 500 level course as approved by advisor
OR Research:
EDL 521 - Using Data for School Improvement Credits: (2)
EDL 522 - Educational Program Design and Evaluation Credits: (3)
EDL 568 - Program Design and Evaluation Credits: (3)
EDL 599 - Thesis ll Credits: (1-6) (One credit hour required)
OR Special Populations:
EDN 507 - ESL Topics for Non-ESL Teachers Credits: (3)
EDN 509 - Education in a Multicultural Context Credits: (3)
EDN 550 - Nature and Needs of Children with Exceptionalities Credits: (3)

Exit Requirement

Benchmark portfolio, including a field based gifted program review founded on program objectives and state/national standards for Teacher Preparation in Gifted and Talented Education.

PE/Health (PEH) Concentration (33 credit hours)

Research

EDL 523 - Research in Education Credits: (3) OR other as approved

Curriculum

EDL 530 - Curriculum Credits: (3)

Diversity

EDN 500 - Human Development and Learning Credits: (3)

Focus Area

PED 515 - Adapted Physical Activity Credits: (4)
PED 546 - Analysis of Teaching in Physical Education and Health Credits: (3)
PED 585 - Curriculum Development in PEH Credits: (3)
PED 589 - Supervision of Instruction in PEH Credits: (3)
EDN 595 - Special Topics in Education Credits: (1-4) (Two credit hour minimum)
And nine hours of electives from PED, MIT, EDL, or EDN (as approved by program coordinator)

Exit Requirement

Teaching portfolio, including an action research project based on program objectives and state/national standards for PEH.

Spanish (SPN) Concentration (33 credit hours)

Research

EDL 523 - Research in Education Credits: (3) OR other as approved

Curriculum

EDL 530 - Curriculum Credits: (3)

Diversity

EDN 500 - Human Development and Learning Credits: (3)

Focus Area

Select 18 credit hours from the following:
SPN 500 - Advanced Writing Techniques Credits: (3)
SPN 591 - Directed Independent Study Credits: (1-3)
SPN 595 - Special Topics in Hispanic Studies Credits: (1-6)
SPN 501 - Translation Techniques & Practices Credits: (3)
SPN 504 - Spanish for Professionals Credits: (3)
SPN 505 - Conversation & Composition Credits: (3)
SPN 507 - Spanish Phonetics and Phonology Credits: (3)
SPN 508 - Hispanic Linguistics Credits: (3)
SPN 511 - Topics in Spanish Civilization Credits: (3)
SPN 512 - Topics in Spanish American Civilization Credits: (3)
SPN 521 - Studies in Spanish Literature Credits: (3)
SPN 522 - Studies in Spanish American Literature Credits: (3)
SPN 550 - Teaching College Spanish Credits: (3)
And six hours of electives from EDL, EDN, or SPN (as approved by program coordinator)

Exit Requirement

Teaching portfolio based on SPN objectives and state/ national standards for World Language teachers.

English as a Second Language (ESL) Concentration (33 credit hours)

Research

EDL 523 - Research in Education Credits: (3) OR other as approved

Curriculum

EDL 530 - Curriculum Credits: (3)

Diversity

EDN 500 - Human Development and Learning Credits: (3)

Focus Area

EDN 511 - ESL Issues: Culture, Policy and Advocacy Credits: (3)
EDN 516 - Second Language Acquisition Research and Theory Credits: (3)
EDN 517 - Methods for Second Language Learners Credits: (3)
EDN 518 - English as a Second Language Assessment Credits: (3)
EDN 537 - Linguistics for Teachers Credits: (3)
EDN 519 - Pedagogical Grammar for Teachers Credits: (3)
Six additional hours of MIT, EDL or EDN 500 level courses as approved by advisor Note: Students who complete EDL 567 , EDL 578 , and EDL 574 (in addition to M.Ed.) will be eligible to take the Praxis II to be certified as a Curriculum Specialist.

Exit Requirement

Teaching portfolio, EDN 517 and an action research project.