The degree consists of 33 graduate semester hours (34 semester hours for Gifted Education), focused on a common set of 15 credit hours, and followed by an area of emphasis of the student's choice. The areas of emphasis are:
Requirements for the MEd Degree
33 semester hours (All courses 3 s.h. unless noted.)
IN 627 Contemporary Learning Theory for Diverse Learners
IN 629 Leadership in Education
IN 630 Methods of Professional Inquiry
ED 631 Technologies to Advance Learning
ED 632 Integrated Research Module
And completion of one of the following areas of emphasis:
Leadership Emphasis
IN 628 Public Policy and Community Relations in Education
IN 631 Curriculum Development and Design
IN 632 Education Law
IN 633 Assessment and Planning for Instructional Improvement
Two additional graduate courses approved by the advisor.
(A few courses may require the director’s approval.)
Environment-Based Learning Emphasis
IN 626 Environment-Based Learning
IN 634 The Intersection of Life and Land: Issue-driven Investigations
ED 620 The Outdoor Classroom: EBL Program Development, Implementation,
and Evaluation
Two additional Environment-Based Learning courses
One additional 3 s.h. graduate course approved by the advisor.
Special Education Emphasis
IN 620 Inquiry in the Legal and Political Processes of Exceptionality
ED 608 Field Experience in Special Education
ED 622 An Integrated Approach to Exceptionality
ED 624 An Integrated Approach to Differentiated Curriculum and Instruction
ED 625 Classroom and Behavioral Management: Theory and Practice
ED 627 Collaboration and Transition for Exceptional Students
NOTE: Students seeking an add-on endorsement in special education are required to complete the three specified Professional Development Institutes that address the State Special Education licensure competencies.
Gifted Education Emphasis
ED 603 Thoughtful Assessment
ED 615 Gifted Education Field Experience (1 s.h.)
ED 622 An Integrated Approach to Exceptionality
ED 623 Advanced Studies of Gifted Learners
ED 624 An Inquiry Approach to Differentiated Curriculum and Instruction
Two additional 3 s.h. graduate courses approved by the advisor.
