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MSEd - Educational Studies

This Master of Science in Education (MSEd) concentration is designed for educators interested in developing a customized course of study that reflects their personal career goals. This program is intended for students who already possess certification in their field or who do not require certification. There are two options for completing the degree requirements.

Option one allows educators to explore in-depth study in a particular area of specialization. It requires the following common core of courses, which are consistent with the core required in the other MSEd programs:

881.622 Advanced Instructional Strategies
Students review recent research on effective instruction and explore advanced classroom strategies and techniques designed to enhance their effectiveness in meeting the needs of diverse populations of learners. Examples include direct instruction, cooperative learning, dimensions of learning, creative problem solving, and applications of technology to thinking and learning. Students develop expert teaching skills and learn to diagnose and deliver instructional strategies that are most appropriate in specific circumstances.
881.611 Action Research for School Improvement
Students explore the role of the educator as an action researcher, with special emphasis on formulating and refining research questions as well as on selecting appropriate methodologies for classroom or school-based research. Students review research as a tool for assessing and improving teaching/learning environments.
855.610 Seminar in Teacher Leadership
Students in the final year present and evaluate their projects and plans for implementing change in their work environments. In addition, participants examine selected topics and current issues in educational leadership.

The remainder of the program includes a 15-credit concentration and nine credits of electives designed in consultation with the program adviser.

Option two allows students to combine two graduate certificates into a master's degree to meet their professional development goals. For example, educators interested in supporting gifted learners in an urban environment could combine the Urban Education and Gifted Education certificates. Those interested in leadership roles could combine Teacher Leadership with Data-Based Decision Making and Organizational Improvement.

Consult our full list of graduate certificate programs to see what combinations might appeal to you.

Option two includes a bridge capstone course, Seminar in Teacher Leadership (see 855.610 above), that ties together the two certificates. Students are advised to complete one certificate before starting the second.

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