Master of Education
The Master of Education degree is designed for individuals who hold a bachelor’s degree and are currently certified to teach in grades PreK-12. The program is based on the premise that successful teachers will need an in-depth knowledge of pedagogy, a mastery of current theory and an understanding of research-based practices and technology to move from being good teachers to becoming great teachers. The main focus of the Wilson program is to hone teaching skills through research and classroom practices, thereby fostering teaching excellence and teacher leadership.
Master’s-Level Courses (Eight Required)
Required Courses
| EDU 531 | Contemporary Issues - Edu | 3 |
| EDU 532 | Educational Perspectives - Diverse Socty | 3 |
| EDU 533 | Differentiated Instruction | 3 |
| EDU 548 | Reading - Content Area | 3 |
| EDU 551 | Inclusive Education - Special Needs | 3 |
| EDU 552 | Best Practices/Effective Teaching | 3 |
| EDU 553 | Technology Integration - Classroom | 3 |
| EDU 554 | Formal/Informal Classroom Assessment | 3 |
Optional Course
May replace one of the required Master’s level courses where applicable and as approved by the Graduate Education Programs Director
Completion-Level Courses
| EDU 598 | Educational Research & Design | 3 |
| EDU 599 | Ed Research: Theory to Practice | 3 |
Exit Assessments
- Successful defense of Master’s Thesis (Master’s Project on Action Research)
- Electronic Portfolio