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College of Graduate Studies and Research


Graduate Programs

Elementary Education Master's Program (M.Ed.)

Degree Requirements

  1. Completion of required prerequisite courses.
  2. All students must complete ELED 775/ SCED 781 Integrated Professional Practice Seminar, with a grade of A or B (the course may be repeated only once) or successfully complete ELED 897 Thesis.
  3. Completion of required courses and electives as specified below.

NOTE: Graduate students enrolled in the Master of Education in Elementary Education
program may transfer a maximum of 9 units of graduate-level course work required for their degree program. Additional credits may be accepted in special circumstances, with approval of the program director.

Program of Study A: Master of Education with Seminar (33 credits)

Required Courses (18 credits)

    EDUC 605
    EDUC 660
    EDUC 761
    ELED 647
    ELED 665
    ELED 775

    Research and Information Technology (3)
    Teaching in a Multicultural Society (3)
    Research in Education (3)
    Advanced Processes of Teaching and Learning (3)
    Curriculum Theory and Development (3)
    Integrated Professional Practice Seminar (3) (Students must meet with advisor one semester prior to enrolling in this course)

Electives (15 credits)
A minimum of three elective courses
(9 units or more) that are taken must emphasize elementary education (ELED). Electives may be selected from one, two, or more areas of focus, based on the student's professional goals. Areas of focus include curriculum and instruction, leadership, technology, diversity and learning, assessment and evaluation, and content areas. Students may select electives from other departments in consultation with their adviser. A maximum of 6 units may be taken at the 500 level.

Program of Study B: Master of Education with Thesis (33 credits)

Required Courses (21 credits)

    EDUC 605
    EDUC 660
    EDUC 761
    ELED 647
    ELED 665
    ELED 897

    Research and Information Technology (3)
    Teaching in a Multicultural Society (3)
    Research in Education (3)
    Advanced Processes of Teaching and Learning (3)
    Curriculum Theory and Development (3)
    Master Thesis in Elementary Education (6) (Students must meet with advisor one semester prior to enrolling in this course)

Electives (12 credits)
A minimum of three elective courses (9 units or more) that are taken must emphasize elementary education. Electives may be selected from one, two, or more areas of focus, based on the student's professional goals. Areas of focus include curriculum and instruction, leadership, technology, diversity and learning, assessment and evaluation, and content areas. Students may select electives from other departments in consultation with their adviser. A maximum of 6 units may be taken at the 500 level.

For information on all matters related to admissions, fees, or registration, please contact the Graduate School at 410-704-2501.

College of Graduate Studies and Research
7800 York Road, Suite 216

Phone: 410-704-2501
Fax: 410-704-4675
E-mail: grads@towson.edu




 

 

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