Graduate Programs

Master of Education in Secondary Education (M.Ed.)

Degree Requirements

1. Maintain a 3.0 GPA (no more than two courses of C grade are allowed).
2. Complete no more than three 500-level courses, including transfer courses.
3. Complete no more than 12 units of special format courses (e.g. independent study).
4. Complete program of study within 7 years, including transfer courses.
5. Complete the capstone course SCED 781 Integrated Professional Practice Seminar, with a grade of A or B (the course may be repeated only once) or successfully complete SCED 897, Master Thesis.
   

NOTE: Graduate students enrolled in the Master of Education in Secondary Education program may transfer a maximum of 15 units of graduate-level coursework, subject to the approval of the program director.

Students choose one of the following pro- gram of study options: Master of Education with Seminar or Master of Education with Thesis.

Master of Education with Seminar (33 units)

Required Courses (18 credits)

 

EDUC 601     EDUC 605     EDUC 761     SCED 647    SCED 741    SCED 781

Concepts and Issues in Education (3) Research and Information Technology (to be completed within first 9 units of course work) (3) Research in Education (3) Advanced Teaching and Learning Processes (3) Curriculum Development in the Secondary School (3) Integrated Professional Practice Seminar(to be taken in the last 6 hours of course work) (3)

Electives(15 unts)

At least one course must be selected from the following, or by obtaining approval from the program director:

EDUC 660  SCED 649   SPED 601

Teaching in a Multicultural Society (3) Teaching Gifted Students/Differentiated Instruction (3) Curriculum and Methods for Secondary Special Education (3)

All electives are planned in terms of the needs and goals of the individual student and must be approved by the program director.

NOTE: Earn a Graduate Certificate in Family-Professional Collaboration with your elective units. Turn to page 92 for more information.

EDUC 601     EDUC 605    EDUC 761     SCED 647    SCED 741     SCED 897

Concepts and Issues in Education (3) Research and Information Technology (to be completed within first 9 hours of course work) (3) Research in Education (3) Advanced Teaching and Learning Processes (3) Curriculum Development in the Secondary School (3) Master Thesis in Secondary Education (6)

Electives(12 units)

At least one course must be selected from the following, or by obtaining approval from the program director:

EDUC 660 SCED 649     SPED 601

Teaching in a Multicultural Society (3) Teaching Gifted Students/Differentiated Instruction (3) Curriculum and Methods for Secondary Special Education (3)

All electives are planned in terms of the needs and goals of the individual student and must be approved by the program director.

NOTE: Earn a Graduate Certificate in Family-Professional Collaboration with your elective units. Turn to page 92 for more information.

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