M.A. in Education

Secondary Education Specialization

Curriculum

General Program Requirements

  • 30 credits (minimum) at the 400 and 500 level
  • Major paper
  • 3.0 overall GPA must be maintained each semester and is required for graduation
  • Six credits in education foundations and research

Required Core Courses

Foundations

  • EDC 503: Education in Contemporary Society (3 credits)

Research (choose one)

  • EDC 529: Foundations of Educational Research (3 credits)

Required Specialization Courses

  • EDC 402: Education of Special Needs Students (3 credits)
  • EDC 574: Current Trends in Secondary Education (3 credits)

Additional Coursework (electives): 18 credits of education and discipline-related professional electives