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Education Course Descriptions
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Bemidji State University's Department of Professional Education is committed to high-quality graduate education for pre-K-12 and post-secondary teachers. To achieve this goal, the master's degree program core courses are designed to meet six program standards adapted from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS). Seven core courses in the new program address the standards and provide a sound foundation for advanced study.
The remainder of the program is devoted to advanced study in the teacher's content area. Thus the Education Master of Science degree promotes the scholarly development of highly qualified professional teachers who directly influence the learning process of pre-school through post-secondary students.
Core
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: Research (1 credit)
Subtotal 19 Credits
Electives
To be determined with advisor. Note: Electives must be graduate level (typically 5000- and 6000-level courses) and must form a concentration in an academic area (i.e., science, mathematics, English, educational technology, and so on). Electives to be transferred from another institution must be from an accredited university. Concentrations must be clearly identified and approved by the advisor and the Dean of Graduate Studies.
Subtotal 14-19 Credits
Research
ED 6980 Research Paper (Arr. credits)
or ED 6990 Thesis (Arr. credits)
Subtotal 2-4 Credits
Total Semester Credits Required for Degree 35-42 Credits
This emphasis applies only to the Education M.S. It provides advanced studies in educational technology for in-service p-12 and post-secondary teachers. It is an ONLINE program that allows maximum access to learning with minimum face-to-face requirements. Because this is a collaborative emphasis with Minnesota State University Moorhead, students may choose from two distinct degrees: one with a focus on the professional classroom teacher and the other with a focus on educational leadership and administration.
• Step 1. Students must choose a home
campus, either Bemidji State University or Minnesota State University Moorhead.
• Step 2. Students must a) review hardware/software and
internet access requirements, b) determine their readiness for distance and
independent learning, and c) complete an Orientation to WebCT course (free for
students who choose BSU as the home campus). See http://distance.bemidjistate.edu
for more information.
• Step 3. Students must be accepted into graduate studies
and must enroll in the master’s program clearly identifying the emphasis
in Educational/Information Communications and Technology. This ensures a place
in the emphasis.
• Step 4. Students must register for courses as early
as possible. Space in online courses will be held for students enrolled in this
program during the first few days of registration. Space in online courses is
not guaranteed during late registration.
If you are seeking a master’s degree that focuses on professional development and infusing technology into teaching and learning, choose Bemidji State University as your home campus. The following courses are required in the program. Note: All BSU core courses are offered online through the Center for Extended Learning and have no face-to-face requirement. Core courses are also offered on campus and may be taken to meet the requirements of this program (face-to-face on-campus courses are an option at both universities).
BSU ED 6100 Educational Research (3 credits) (take this course early in your program)
BSU ED 6107 Advanced Educational Psychology (3 credits)
BSU ED 6108 The Learning Community (3 credits)
BSU ED 6117 Critical and Creative Thinking (3 credits)
BSU ED 6334 Curriculum and Instruction (3 credits)
BSU ED 6336 Instructional Design (3 credits)
BSU ED 6920 Directed Group Study: Research (1 credit) (take this course toward the end of your program)
Subtotal 19 Credits
BSU ED 6446 Distance Education: History & Development (online only) (3 credits)
Subtotal 3 Credits
MSUM ED 519 Creating Web-based Curriculum (2 credits)
MSUM ED 522 Electronic Resources: Issues and Practice (2 credits)
MSUM ED 525 Methods of Computer-Mediated Communication in Education (2 credits)
MSUM ED 534 Assessment Strategies for Technology-Enhanced Curriculum (2 credits)
MSUM ED 796 Seminar in School Leadership --Technology Planning (1 credit)
Select one of the following MSUM courses (Choice is specific to teaching area. Each course is 2 credits.)
MSUM ED 535 Infusing Technology into Mathematics Curriculum
MSUM ED 539 Infusing Technology into Literacy Instruction
MSUM ED 542 Infusing Technology into Science Curriculum
MSUM ED 633 Technology & Information Systems
Subtotal 11 Credits
Select 3 or 4 credits. Note any prerequisites.
BSU Any graduate-level Computer Science course
BSU Any graduate-level Professional Education course
Subtotal 3-4 Credits
Select one of the following:
BSU ED 6980 Research Paper (2 credits)
BSU ED 6990 Thesis (4 credits)
Subtotal 2-4 Credits
Total Semester Credits Required for the Degree 38-41 Credits
Students who desire a master’s degree in educational technology with an educational leadership and administration focus should contact Minnesota State University Moorhead for more information. See the BSU/MSUM program website at: http://www.mnstate.edu/DistanceEd/EdLeadEdTech/moorhead.htm