MASTER OF SCIENCE
Master of Science in Early Childhood Education
Contact:Susan N. Seider, Chair
Admission Requirements:
Admission to the Graduate School, prior preparation in child
development.
This program is designed for early
childhood educators wishing to pursue graduate study which extends their
knowledge of the theory and practice of early childhood education. The
program consists of a number of core requirements, directed electives,
and the opportunity to develop research skills in the field.
The students planned program of
graduate study must include the following:
INTRODUCTORY BLOCK:
(9 cr.)
- EDTE 502
Focus on Diversity in Education (3)
- EDF 516
School and Society (3)
- ED 598
Research in Education (3)
CURRICULUM BLOCK: (9 cr.)
- EDEC 551 Programs and Curricula I (3) (Fall
03, 05, 07)
- EDEC 552 Programs and Curricula II (3)
(Spring 04, 06, 08)
- EDEC 554 Observation and Assessment (3)
(Spring 05, 07, 09)
SPECIALIZATION BLOCK (9 cr.)
- Leadership/Directorship: EDL 513 Supervision, EDEC 561 Directorship, EDEC 553 Family, School, & Community Partnerships (Fall 04, 06, 08)
- Working
With Families: Choose three from: SPED 530 The Family, The
School, and The Handicapped Child, EDEC 553 Family, School and
Community Partnerships, RDG 586 Literacy Instruction for Diverse
Populations
- Urban
Education: Choose three from: EDEL 509 Education and
Development of Cultural Understanding, EDF 510 The Social,Political, and Cultural Context of Urban Schools, EDEL 531 Education in the Inner City, EDEL 485 Approaches to Discipline.
CAPSTONE BLOCK (6 cr.):
All students
will be Plan C, Action Research. Capstone prerequisite is completion
of all Block I courses and at least 12 credits in Blocks 2 and 3.
- EDEL 591 Designing Action Research in Elementary and Early
Childhood Education (Fall only)
- EDEL 592 Implementing and Documenting Action Research in
Elementary and Early Childhood Education (Spring
only)
Program
Sequence: Courses in the
Introductory Block are to be taken first. Students are encouraged to
complete the Introductory Block before taking courses in the Curriculum
and Instruction and Specialization Blocks. Courses in the Curriculum and
Instruction and Specialization Blocks may be taken concurrently with
courses from the Introductory Block with permission of the advisor.
An evaluation of writing skills is under consideration as
an admission requirement.
Master of Science in Educational Foundations
Contact: Assistant to the Chair - Dr. Aram Ayalon
Strand I: Educational Foundations and Policy Studies - (30 cr)
Core courses (18 credits, no sequence specific;
take any 6 of the following):
- EDF 500 Contemporary Educational Issues
- EDF 516 School and Society
- EDF 524 Foundations of Contemporary Theories of
Curriculum
- EDF 525 History of American Education
- EFF 528 Comparative and International Education
- EDF 535 Special Topics in Educational Foundations
- EDF 538 The Politics of Education
- EDF 583 Sociological Foundations of Education
- EDF 687 Seminar in Educational Policy Studies
(irregular schedule only)
Required course (3 credits)
- ED 598 Research in Education
Capstone:
- Plan A, Thesis (ED599) plus two electives approved
by advisor.
Or
- Plan B, Comprehesive exam (available fall or spring
only), with electives (9 credits) approved by advisor.
Master of Science in Educational Foundations
Contact: Assistant to the Chair - Dr. Aram Ayalon
Strand II: Secondary Education Strand
Admission Requirement: Admission to the Graduate School
INTRODUCTORY BLOCK: (9 cr.)
- EDTE 502
Focus on Diversity in Education (3)
- EDF 516 School and Society (3)
- ED 598 Research in Education (3)
CURRICULUM BLOCK: (9 cr.)
- EDSC 505 Innovation in Secondary Education (3) (Fall 04, 06, 08)
- EDSC 556 Instructional Theory and Practice (3) (Spring '04, '06, '08)
- EDF 524 Foundations of Contemporary Theories of Curriculum (3)
(Fall 03, 05, 07)
Specialization Block (9 cr.): Choose
from:
Foundations:
EDF 583, EDF 522, EDF 525, EDF 538, EDF 500
Subject Areas:
Choose 3 courses in subject area taught
Capstone Block (3):
- EDSC 586 Seminar in Secondary Education (Spring 05, 07, 09)
Program Sequence:
Courses in the Introductory Block are to be taken first. Students are
encouraged to complete the Introductory Block before taking courses in
the Curriculum and Instruction and Specialization Blocks. Courses in the
Curriculum and Instruction and Specialization Blocks may be taken
concurrently with courses from the Introductory Block with permission of
the advisor.