Education - Master of Arts (M.A.)
Master of Arts (M.A.) - Education
Phyllis J. Washington College of Education
Degree Specific Credits: 30
Required Cumulative GPA: 3.0
Catalog Year: 2022-23
Notes/Description
The core of the M.A. in Education program will have flexible options in each of 4 key areas: Educational Research, Learning and Assessment, Critical Social Issues, and Diversity, for 12 credits, a 3-credit thesis, and an additional 15 credits from electives in education.
This program is geared toward graduate students who may already hold teacher licensure, or those from other areas interested in professional education degrees to prepare them for work in nonprofit or non-school settings. This degree will also prepare participants for doctoral work in education.
All requirements for the degree must be completed within 6 years, including successful completion of a thesis.
Summary
Course Requirements | 30 | |
Total Hours | 30 | |
Course Requirements
COde | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
Complete one of the following educational research courses: | ||
EDU 520 | Educational Research | 3 |
EDU 588 | Action Research in Classroom | 3 |
Complete one of the following learning and assessment courses: | ||
EDU 501 | Curriculum Design, Implementation, & Evaluation | 3 |
EDU 510 | Developmental & Learning Sciences | 3 |
EDU 519 | Authentic Assessment | 3 |
Complete one of the following critical social issues courses: | ||
EDU 502 | Philosophy of Education | 3 |
EDU 504 | History of American Education | 3 |
EDU 582 | Education Technology Trends & Issues | 3 |
Complete one of the following diversity courses: | ||
EDU 514 | Education Across Cultures | 3 |
EDU 518 | Inclusion and Collaboration | 3 |
Complete the following course: | ||
EDU 599 | Professional Project/Thesis | 3 |
Electives | 15 minimum | |
Total Hours | 30 | |
Minimum Required Grade: C