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The Master of Education (M.Ed.) is an applied degree in education with an individualized cognate.
This applied degree is offered for practicing P-K-12 or post-secondary teachers who wish to improve their teaching skills. The M.Ed. degree core courses are designed to meet five program standards from the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS). Additional coursework includes ED 6155 M.Ed. Capstone Experience as well as course electives from the student’s cognate area.
Note: Core courses are also offered online through the Center for Extended Learning (http://distance.bemidjistate.edu). The Department of Professional Education advises students to register early to reduce the risk that a course will be canceled due to inadequate enrollment.
Core Courses
ED 6100 Educational Research (3 credits)
ED 6107 Advanced Educational Psychology (3 credits)
ED 6108 The Learning Community (3 credits)
ED 6117 Critical and Creative Thinking (3 credits)
ED 6334 Curriculum and Instruction (3 credits)
ED 6336 Instructional Design (3 credits)
ED 6920 Directed Group Study: Written Examination (1 credit)
Subtotal 19 Credits
Cognate Area
The cognate area is to be determined with a BSU advisor. All courses in the cognate must be graduate level (typically 5000- and 6000-level courses) and must form a concentration in an academic area (e.g., early childhood education, educational technology, health, mathematics, reading, science, and so on). Courses to be transferred from another institution must be from an accredited university. Cognates must be clearly identified and approved by the advisor and the Dean of the Graduate School. Note: Certain cognate area courses are also offered online through the Center for Extended Learning (http://distance.bemidjistate.edu).
Subtotal 16-19 Credits
Additional Coursework
Students opting to complete the M.Ed. degree must take ED 6155 M.Ed. Capstone Experience in lieu of the research paper or thesis.
ED 6155 M.Ed. Capstone Experience (3 credits)
Subtotal 3 Credits
Total Semester Credits Required for Degree 38-41 Credits