Educational Foundations and Policy (M.Ed.)

Program Overview

By studying Educational Foundations and Policy (EFP), students will expand their understanding of education in a diverse society and educational policy. Students in this program will learn how to be change agents in their school districts and communities through examination of the historical, sociological, and philosophical aspects of education.

Program Information

• Graduate students must complete their program within six (6) years of matriculation.
• All required courses must be passed with a “B” (3.0) or better to be counted in the degree. If a student earns a “B-” (2.7) or below in a course, the course must be retaken. NO OTHER courses may be taken (even concurrently) until the grade has been raised to the minimum “B.” Failure to raise the grade in two (2) subsequent attempts will result in the student being dropped from the program. Students dropped from the program may apply for readmission after a period of five (5) years has passed.
• Graduate students must earn a 3.0 GPA each semester. If the overall GPA falls below 3.0, the student will be placed on probation for one (1) semester. At the end of the probationary semester, if the GPA is not at or above 3.0, the student will be dropped from the program.

Bridge Master’s Elective Credit Option for Undergraduate Students

IMPORTANT NOTE: 2022-2023 is the last year for students to participate in the Bridge Program. Contact the Program Contact for more information.

Up to 12 credits of graduate endorsement coursework may be used as M.Ed. electives. Any of the Bridge coursework must be completed prior to admission into the M.Ed. program. Transfer credits for an endorsement require official transcripts and evidence that the endorsement has been accepted by the USBE.

* All bridge coursework must be taken BEFORE starting the admittance process for the Master of Education. Learners fulfill the Master’s admission requirements of two (2) years of teaching and “Currently Teaching” by maintaining a 3.0 GPA through all Bridge coursework. All coursework for the Master’s must be taken within a six (6) year window from the first class taken in the Bridge program to M.Ed. completion.