Master of Arts in Education

Concentrations Available:

• Curriculum and Instruction
• Early Childhood Education
• Education Intervention
• Educational Leadership
• Education Technology
• School Guidance Counseling
• School Psychology
• Special Education (Cross-Categorical)

The Master of Arts in Education is a variable semester credit hour program depending on one’s study concentration. Formal course work is designed to help the adult student acquire subject matter mastery, apply knowledge and conduct research in various areas within the field of education. The program of study consists of foundation (including a master’s research project), concentration, and elective courses (in some programs). The program has been created to provide graduates with the skills and knowledge necessary to:

• Improve and enhance their teaching and services to students.
• Provide their students with an enhanced learning environment.
• Prepare and plan for change in schools.
• Assist schools and the community to improve education for all students.
• Assess outcomes of school curricula, programs, services, and activities.
• Assume leadership roles in education.
• Engage in continued professional growth.

Additional graduate level courses may be applicable toward an advanced post-master’s program such as the certificate of advanced graduate studies.

Thesis Option

For students who are interested, a thesis research track is available. Please discuss this option with a graduate advisor.

Curriculum and Instruction

The concentration in curriculum and instruction is a curriculum-based program designed to combine excellence in instructional methodologies used in education with foundation coursework that focuses on the at-risk student in the mainstream. An integration of personal and group motivational techniques and theories in organizational management and a summary of legal issues in education introduces the student to innovative, applied models of instruction.