Education (M.Ed.)

Location(s): Online Campus

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Program Admission

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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 required/core 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.
All elective courses must be passed with a “B-” (2.7) or better to be counted in the degree.
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.

Education Curriculum (33 Credits)

Core Requirements (15 Credits)

EDUC 6030 - Principles of Practitioner Research 3 Credit(s)
EDUC 6740 - School Law 3 Credit(s)
EDUC 6915 - Becoming a 21st Century Master Teacher 3 Credit(s)
EDUC 6620 - Critical Pedagogy 3 Credit(s)
EDUC 6410 - Social Foundations of Education 3 Credit(s)

Elective Courses (12 Credits)

Complete 12 credits of electives (may be taken from graduate-level endorsement courses or from other SUU graduate programs with approval of the M.Ed. Program Director)

Capstone Requirements (6 Credits)

EDUC 6650 - Practitioner Research I 3 Credit(s)
EDUC 6933 - Practitioner Research II 3 Credit(s)

Total Credits, M.Ed. Degree: 33

Note

Please note that some students may ultimately earn more credits than listed above for the master’s degree. If the capstone cannot be completed within one (1) semester, students must be enrolled continuously in EDUC 6931 - Capstone Master of Education Seminar until completion.

Program Learning Outcomes

Each candidate:

Researches, designs, and implements developmentally appropriate and challenging learning experiences in collaboration with families, colleagues, and students.
Creates learning experiences that engage and support students as self-directed learners.
Collaborates with students to establish a positive learning climate of openness, respectful interactions, support, and inquiry.
Develops professional autonomy and advocates for students, schools, communities, and teaching.