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grad_com An electronic newsletter from the
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Vol. 4, No. 8 |
February 2008 |
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The Process Registration: Grad
classes Starting
the count of seven years to complete a degree Form 1: Applying for admission to graduate
studies Completing
13-16 graduate credits after admission Form 2: Applying for candidacy in a
graduate degree program Taking
the written exam at the end of course work Form 3: Proposing a research
paper or thesis Doing
the work and writing the results Form 4: Applying for graduation Submitting
the research paper or thesis for review Form 5: Scheduling the oral examination Defending
your graduate work Diploma |
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This
month . . . · Ins and Outs: Investigating Grad Programs The Education Programs · Additional Information about the Professional Education
Department · Q&A: Question of the Month? |
Black History Month |
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Investigating Programs in Education |
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Master of
Science in Education (M.S. in Ed) The Degree This
program is meant to provide P-12 and postsecondary teachers with an advanced
state of knowledge and professionalism regarding history, theories, and
methodologies of education. The
Master of Science, Education is a research degree that aims to develop highly
qualified professional teacher-researchers who wish to contribute to the
academic knowledge base. It is
designed to meet six program standards from the National Board of
Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS). Preparation Students should
have an undergraduate degree, with an overall GPA of 3.0 or better. The
program is open to anyone with an interest in education. The M.S. Education
program of study includes 19 credits of core (required) courses, a minimum of
14 elective credits, and 2-4 research credits (formal paper or thesis). Competency Requirement Students must demonstrate competence in technology, a
foreign language, or statistics. Thesis/Research Paper Students must
complete either a thesis or research paper upon the completion of their course
work in order to finish their degree.
Whether a student completes a research paper or thesis is dependent
upon the interest of the student, the student’s academic goals, and the
guidance of the student’s advisor. |
Master of Education
(M.Ed.) The Degree This program is meant to provide P-12 and
postsecondary teachers with an advanced state of knowledge and
professionalism regarding history, theories, and methodologies of
education. The Master of Education is an applied degree
that is offered for practicing P-K-12 or postsecondary teachers who wish to
improve their own classroom teaching skills.
It is designed to meet six program standards from the National Board
of Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS).
Preparation Students should have an undergraduate degree, with an
overall GPA of 3.0 or better. The program is open to anyone with an interest
in education. Program of Study The M.Ed. program of study includes 19 credits of core
(required) courses, a minimum of 16 elective credits, and 3 capstone (application)
credits (ED6155 Capstone Experience)
Competency
Requirement Students must demonstrate competence in technology, a
foreign language, or statistics. Capstone Project Students completing a M.Ed. degree are required to
complete a Capstone Experience and Project in lieu of a thesis or research
paper. The subject of the student’s
capstone experience and project is determined with the aid of the student’s
project advisor. |
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Q&A: M.Ed. and M.S. in Education – the difference? Q: What’s the difference between a M.Ed. and a M.S. degree
in Education? A: First,
the similarities: · Same core courses · Same options for areas of study Now the differences: M.S. in Education
– research-oriented degree for those who intend to go beyond a master’s
degree or want to do scholarly research; a formal paper or thesis is required M.Ed. – applied degree designed for
practicing teachers who plan to remain in the classroom and want to improve
their teaching knowledge and skills; additional coursework is required,
without a formal research paper or thesis You may choose either degree regardless of your future
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For more information about the M.S. Education or M.Ed. degree
programs, please contact: Ms. |
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