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Master of Science Education
Program of Study

For complete degree requirements, please see the program information as listed in the Graduate Catalog.

Core (19 credits)

  • ED 6100 Educational Research
  • ED 6107 Advanced Educational Psychology
  • ED 6108 The Learning Community
  • ED 6117 Critical and Creative Thinking
  • ED 6334 Curriculum and Instruction
  • ED 6336 Instructional Design
  • ED 6920 Directed Group Study: Written Exam*

*ED 6920 Directed Group Study is offered by the advisor or a graduate faculty member and provides the required written examination for all graduate students in regular education Masters degree programs. The written examination is based on the core courses that focus specifically on the National Board of Professional Teacher Standards. Also note that ED 6920 must be taken concurrently with ED 6980 or ED 6990. Contact your advisor for details.

See below for rotation of On-Line Core courses.

Elective Area (Choose 14-19 credits)

Elective courses are determined collaboratively with a BSU advisor. Elective courses must be graduate level (5000 or 6000 level) to form a concentration in an academic area. Up to eleven credits of graduate level of work from an accredited institution may be transferred into the program as electives. See individual elective areas for specific requirements and on-line or on-campus availability.

  • Mathematics Cognate
  • Online Teaching Certificate/Cognate
  • Reading Licensure

Research (2-4 credits)

  • ED 6980 Research Paper
    or
  • ED 6990 Thesis

Rotation for online core courses:

Fall

  • ED 6100 Educational Research
  • ED 6107 Advanced Educational Psychology
  • ED 6108 The Learning Community
  • ED 6155 Capston Experience
  • *ED 6920 Directed Group Study (Must be taken concurrently with ED 6980 or ED 6990 arranged with advisor.)
  • Elective: ED 6115 The Psychology of Learning

Spring

  • ED 6117Critical and Creative Thinking
  • ED 6334 Curriculum and Instruction
  • ED 6336 Instructional Design
  • ED 6447 Seminar in Online Teaching
  • *ED 6920 Directed Group Study (Must be taken concurrently with ED 6980 or ED 6990 arranged with advisor.)
  • Elective:ED 6120 Critical Issues in Education

Summer

  • ED 6100 Educational Research
  • ED 6107 Advanced Educational Psychology
  • ED 6108 The Learning Community
  • ED 6117 Critical and Creative Thinking
  • ED 6155 Capston Experience
  • ED 6334 Curriculum and Instruction
  • ED 6336 Instructional Design
  • *ED 6920 Directed Group Study (Must be taken concurrently with ED 6980 or ED 6990 arranged with advisor.)
  • Elective: ED 6446 Distance Education: History and Development