Education (Master of Education, M.Ed.)
The Master of Education (M.Ed) program is intended for current and future educators, school administrators, current and future policymakers, and other related service providers. The M.Ed program is designed to meet the needs of professionals who are seeking to learn techniques to more effectively differentiate instruction, who wish to enhance their understanding of the unique needs of diverse learners, and who are interested in improving instructional practices in their school or district. The M.Ed. program consists of 30 credit hours. Students complete 21 credit hours within one one concentration of their choosing: Differentiated Curriculum and Instruction, K-12 Cross-Categorical Special Education, or Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). Students complete 9 credit hours of core courses, through which they participate in an applied Capstone Internship Experience.
Admission to the graduate program in Education requires meeting all qualifications for acceptance to the Missouri Western State University Graduate School.
- Submission of application for admission to the MWSU Graduate Program.
- Completion of an undergraduate degree in education, or a closely related discipline, from an accredited undergraduate institution.
- Minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75.
- Statement of Purpose: A one-page narrative, which describes his/her purpose for seeking admission to a graduate program, as well as what he/she hopes to gain from the experience.
- The GRE is not required.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements 1 | ||
| EDU 611 | Research Development and Literature Analysis | 3 |
| EDU 678 | Master Educator Experience I | 3 |
| EDU 679 | Master Education Experience II | 3 |
| Education Concentration | ||
| Select one of the following: | 21 | |
Differentiated Curriculum and Instruction | ||
K-12 Cross-Categorical Special Education | ||
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 30 | |
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In addition to the courses listed, students will be required to take EDU 500 Education Orientation Workshop.
Concentrations:
Differentiated Curriculum and Instruction
K-12 Cross-Categorical Special Education
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
Differentiated Curriculum and Instruction
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Requirements | ||
| EDU 661 | Multidisciplinary Approaches in Differentiated Instruction | 3 |
| EDU 662 | Teacher Leadership for Differentiated Instruction | 3 |
| EDU 677 | Advanced Methods, Differentiation, and Instruction 2 | 3 |
| TSL 560 | Methods of Teaching ELLs | 3 |
| Take three courses from the following: | 9 | |
| Collaborating with Families and School Personnel for Inclusion | ||
| Behavioral Management & Interventions | ||
| ELL Assessment | ||
| Language and Culture | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 21 | |
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EDU 677 Advanced Methods, Differentiation, and Instruction requires a prerequisite of EDU 315 Psychology and Education of the Exceptional Child.
K-12 Cross Categorical Special Education
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Requiements | ||
| EDU 571 | Fundamentals of Autism Spectrum Disorder | 3 |
| EDU 572 | Assistive Technology and Augmentative Communication in Inclusive Settings | 3 |
| EDU 573 | Preparing Students and Families for Transitions and Careers | 3 |
| EDU 574 | Collaborating with Families and School Personnel for Inclusion | 3 |
| EDU 675 | Assessment and the Identification Process | 3 |
| EDU 676 | Behavioral Management & Interventions | 3 |
| EDU 677 | Advanced Methods, Differentiation, and Instruction 3 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 21 | |
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EDU 677 Advanced Methods, Differentiation, and Instruction requires a prerequisite of EDU 315 Psychology and Education of the Exceptional Child.
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration Requirements | ||
| TSL 559 | Policy, Curriculum and Instruction for ELLs | 3 |
| TSL 560 | Methods of Teaching ELLs | 3 |
| TSL 562 | ELL Assessment | 3 |
| TSL 632 | Introduction to Linguistics | 3 |
| TSL 661 | Second Language Acquisition | 3 |
| TSL 664 | Language and Culture | 3 |
| Select at least 3 credit hours from the following: | 3 | |
| Content Area Literacy | ||
| Teaching Students with Reading Deficits | ||
| Practicum in ELL: Elementary 4 | ||
| Practicum in ELL: Secondary 4 | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 21 | |
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Required for students seeking MO K-12 ELL Certification.
Note: TSL 665 Practicum in ELL: Elementary and TSL 667 Practicum in ELL: Secondary require prerequisites of EDU 311 Secondary Reading Techniques, EDU 315 Psychology and Education of the Exceptional Child, and EDU 430 Teaching Students with Reading Deficits or EDU 521 Teaching Students with Reading Deficits.
Program Graduation Requirements
- Earn a minimum overall GPA of 3.0, with no more than 6 credit hours of C in all required coursework.
- Official approval of required Master Educator Experience.
University Graduation Requirements
- Satisfactorily complete all required coursework in the program;
- Earn a minimum of 30 credit hours;