This pathway is offered in a cohort format and offers students the opportunity to develop research skills, enhance their practice, and explore an area of professional interest. Students completing this program will develop and conduct a culminating research project. This pathway is designed for professional development and does not lead directly to endorsement or licensure.
The following requirements are necessary for admission:
- Must be a licensed teacher or permission of the program director;
- Submit a completed application for admission;
- Submit official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate course work;
- Have earned an undergraduate degree from a regionally-accredited college or university;
- Have a GPA of 2.5 or higher on undergraduate course work and 3.0 or higher on graduate course work;
- Provide a résumé outlining work experience and education;
- Provide verification of the collegiate professional or postgraduate professional license. Courses taken at other institutions and approved for the endorsement pathways must be officially transferred into the program; and
- Submit essay(s).
An interview, initiated by the Admissions Committee, may be required as part of the admission process.
Readmission Policy
Students who have not attended the University for three consecutive semesters (excluding summers) must apply for readmission. Students who are readmitted are subject to the degree requirements in effect at the time of readmission. When a student is readmitted, the four-year limit from the time of first admission is still in effect. Academic work that was completed more than four years before the date at which the M.Ed. is awarded may no longer be acceptable in satisfying degree requirements. If a student needs additional time to complete the degree, the student must apply in writing to the Office of the Dean for an extension. Such requests must be received at least one month prior to the end of the student’s original four-year time limit.
Master of Education for Instructional Improvement Program Completion Requirements
This pathway is offered in a cohort format and offers students the opportunity to develop research skills, enhance their practice, and explore an area of professional interest. Students completing this program will develop and conduct a culminating research project. This pathway is designed for professional development and does not lead directly to endorsement or licensure.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| EDUC 511 | Inclusive Practices in Education | 3 |
| EDUC 535 | Advanced Pedagogy | 3 |
| EDCI 527 | Culturally Responsive Teaching and Learning | 3 |
| EDCI 546 | Evaluation for Instructional Improvement | 3 |
| EDUC 520 | Foundations of Educational Research | 3 |
| EDUC 531 | Introduction to Action Research | 3 |
| EDCI 590 | Individual Research | 3 |
| Select three courses in one cognate | 9 | |
| Literacy | ||
| Linguistic Foundations of Literacy | ||
| Writing Process and Instruction | ||
| Literacy and Diverse Student Populations | ||
| Special Education | ||
| Language and Literacy for Special Populations | ||
| Positive Approaches to Behavior Management | ||
| Individualized Education Program Planning & Transition Services | ||
| Assessment, Evaluation, and Instructional Planning | ||
| Leadership | ||
| Leadership for School Improvement | ||
| Professional Development and Mentorship of School Personnel | ||
| Educational Policy and Decision Making | ||
| TESL | ||
| ESL Literacy Strategies: PreK-12 | ||
| ESL Curriculum, Assessment, and Leadership | ||
| Differentiated Instruction Across the Curriculum for English Language Learners | ||
| Total Credits | 30 | |
Transfer Courses
A maximum of nine graduate credits can be transferred into the M.Ed. program. To be accepted for transfer credit, courses must have been taken from a regionally accredited institution within the last six years with a minimum grade of B and must be equivalent to a course in the M.Ed. program pathway, including any practicum experiences embedded in the course for which transfer credit will be approved. Transfer credit is not given for internship experiences. All transfer credit must be approved by the program director.
Continuance Requirements
Maintain good academic standing with a minimum 3.0 (B) GPA and by successfully completing all field experiences. A student who drops below a 3.0 GPA will be placed on COE academic probation for the subsequent semester. Students have until the end of that subsequent semester to raise their GPA to continue in the COE. A student who does not raise their GPA to a 3.0 in the subsequent semester will be dismissed from the COE. A student who earns a D or F in a COE course will be placed on COE academic probation for the subsequent semester and must retake the course. Students have three semesters (to include summer courses) to retake the course and raise their GPA to continue in the COE. Students who do not retake the course will be dismissed from the COE.
Students who voluntarily interrupt their enrollment for one semester should refer to the policy defined under the Reenrollment, Readmission, and Leave of Absence heading in the Academic Rules and Regulations section of the catalog.
Education Faculty
Peter S. Kelly, Dean
Jennifer D. Walker, Associate Dean for Academic Programs, Assessment, and Accreditation
Professors
Teresa L. Coffman
Janine Schank Davis
Peter S. Kelly
Kyle T. Schultz
Associate Professors
Christy K. Irish
Jennifer D. Walker
Melissa S. Wells
Assistant Professors
Rachel W. Bowman
Alexander S. Honold
Sean D. McDonald
Danielle N. Springston