Program Description

This M.S. degree program (thesis or non-thesis) is designed for both the licensed secondary teacher who seeks a major in education and a minor in another field, and those who wish to pursue a graduate degree in education that will inform broadly their own professional practice. This degree does not require, nor lead to, teacher licensure.

For licensed teachers the major portion of the program of study must include six credits in foundations, six credits in curriculum and six credits in scholarly tools. For those who are not licensed teachers, the major portion of the program of study must include nine credits in foundations, three credits in curriculum and six credits in scholarly tools. The program culminates in a final project/independent study or thesis.

The cognate for this degree should include academic coursework which provides broad support for the major. The minor must be obtained in a department that offers a graduate degree.

Admission Requirements

1. Teacher Licensure or
2. Minimum of 8 credit hours of social sciences/humanities

Degree Requirements (for licensed teachers)

1. Six (6) credits in foundations.
2. Six (6) credits in curriculum.
3. Six (6) credits in scholarly tools.
4. Nine (9) credits of cognate or minor

Degree Requirements (for those not licensed)

1. Nine (9) credits in foundations.
2. Three (3) credits in curriculum.
3. Six (6) credits in scholarly tools.