Education, M.S.

Application Deadline

Rolling admissions

Applicants must submit the following materials:

A completed Application for Admission to the School of Graduate and Professional Studies with the Application Fee
Official transcripts of all college level work indicating a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. Interested applicants who do not meet these requirements should contact the Graduate Coordinator
Once the School of Graduate and Professional Studies has reviewed the application file and determined that it is complete, the applicant must contact the Graduate Coordinator for an appointment.
At the meeting the program will be discussed and the Graduate Coordinator will then inform the Graduate Office of the decision for admission to the program.
The program is a 36 credit program with 4 required courses and 8 electives designed around the needs of the student.

*Note that this program is intended for those who already have Teacher Certification. This is NOT a program that leads to certification.

As sequencing changes, it is highly recommended that students meet with their program advisor to finalize a list of requirements for graduation.

Core Requirements (9 Credits)

EDU 524 – Law for the Classroom Teacher – 3 credits
- or EDU 560 – Controversial Issues in Education – 3 credits
EDU 592 – Research in Education – 3 credits
EDU 538 – Parent Involvement in Education – 3 credits
- or EDU 528 – Differentiated Instruction – 3 credits

Electives (21-24-Credits)

5 of these courses are selected from a state approved list, approved by the faculty adviser and the graduate coordinator, the remaining 2-3 are free choice.

Capstone Plan A: Thesis Required Courses (6 Credits)

Capstone Plan B: Field Project Required Courses (3 Credits)

EDU 591 – Special Project in Education – 3 credits

Please Note: Students must request to be placed on a waiting list for EDU 591 at least one semester in advance of anticipated enrollment in the course)