Degrees for Education

Required Courses:
MSED 610 Methods of Educational Research (4)
MSED 615 Learning Theory: Advanced Educational Psychology (4)
MSED 628 Advanced Instructional Technology for Teachers (4)
MSED 650 Improvement of Instruction and Instructional Programs (4)
Elective Credit (1 or 2)
In addition, candidates select a concentration, consisting of 18 hours, to complete the degree. Sample concentations include:

Differentiated Instruction Concentation
MSED 602 Survey of Gifted Education (3)
MSED 613 Differentiated Instruction (3)
MSED 614 Behavior Strategies for the Heterogeneous Classroom (4)
MSED 620 Assessment, Measurement and Evaluation of Instruction (4)
MSED 686 Characteristics and Methods of Teaching Individuals with Mild to Moderate Disabilities (4)

Special Education Concentation (Type 10 LBSI Certificate)
SPED 640 Development and Characteristics of Individuals with Disabilities (3)
SPED 641 Legal and Historical Foundations in Special Education (3)
SPED 642 Educational Assessment in Special Education (3)
SPED 643 Methods of Instruction for General and Special Education (2)
SPED 644 Specialized Curriculum and Inclusion in Special Education (3)
SPED 645 Consultation, Transition, and Collaboration in Special Education (3)
SPED 646 Special Education Practicum (2)

The concentrations listed above are just two examples of many possibilities. The College of Education can customize concentrations to meet the specific needs of a particular cohort of professionals, school or building.

The 36-credit-hour Master of Arts in Teaching from St. Edward’s University prepares educators for advanced leadership positions in a variety of educational settings. The innovative curriculum consists of 12 credit hours of core coursework related to instructional technology or culturally responsive education. All students must take 15 credit hours of concentration courses, listed below by concentration, and nine credit hours of coursework to make up the research sequence.

Core Courses (12 Credit Hours)MTCO 6301 Foundations of Education
COURSE DESCRIPTION

MTCO 6303 Integrating Technology in the Classroom
COURSE DESCRIPTION

MTCO 6305 Advanced Instructional Technology
COURSE DESCRIPTION

MTCO 6307 Leadership, Politics and Policy in American Education
COURSE DESCRIPTION

Concentrations
Teacher Certification
Teacher Leadership
Administration
Conflict Resolution
Sports Management
Liberal Arts

Teacher Certification
Students seeking initial Teacher Certification may also need to complete undergraduate content area coursework for certification, in addition to the required graduate courses. These courses may require daytime availability. Concentration (15 credit hours)
MTTC 6340 Education Psychology and Learning Theory
MTTC 6352 Ethics, Legal Issues and Classroom Management
MTTC 6353 Content Literacy Instruction with Multilingual Learners
MTTC 6341 Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment-Internship I
MTTC 6342 Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment-Internship II

Research Sequence (9 credit hours)
MTRS 6360 Research in Education
MTRS 6361 Action Research I
MTRS 6361 Action Research II

Teacher LeadershipConcentration (15 credit hours)
MTTL 6331 Teachers as Scholar-Practitioner Leaders
MTTL 6332 Curriculum Leadership
MTTL 6333 Critical Literacy, Race and Culturally Responsive Pedagogies
MTTL 6334 Mentoring, Peer Coaching and Professional Learning
MTTL 6335 Identity, Culture and the Politics of Recognition

Research Sequence (9 credit hours)
MTRS 6360 Research in Education

and one of the following six credit hour options:
EITHER
MTRS 6361 Action Research I and
MTRS 6362 Action Research II;

OR
MTRS 6370 Thesis Research and
MTRS 6371 Thesis Writing

AdministrationConcentration (15 credit hours)
HSCO 6316 Methods of Research
HSAD 6323 Program Measurement and Evaluation
HSAD 6324 Statistical Methods Applied to Management
HSAD 6326 Public Policy
HSAD 6327 Performance Management

Research Sequence (9 credit hours)
MTRS 6360 Research in Education

and one of the following six credit hour options:
EITHER
MTRS 6361 Action Research I and
MTRS 6362 Action Research II;

OR
MTRS 6370 Thesis Research and
MTRS 6371 Thesis Writing

Conflict ResolutionConcentration (15 credit hours)
HSCR 6341 Introduction to Conflict Resolution
HSCR 6342 Mediation
HSCR 6343 Conflict Resolution: Topics and Settings
HSCR 6346
Family Mediation
HSCR 6347 Negotiation Theory and Practice

Research Sequence (9 credit hours)
MTRS 6360 Research in Education

and one of the following six credit hour options:
EITHER
MTRS 6361 Action Research I and
MTRS 6362 Action Research II;

OR
MTRS 6370 Thesis Research and
MTRS 6371 Thesis Writing

Sports ManagementConcentration (15 credit hours)
HSSM 6331 Sports Management: Theory and Application
HSSM 6332 Sports and Recreation Facilities: Design and Operations
HSSM 6333 Legal Aspects of Sports Management
HSSM 6334
Critical Issues and Ethical Dilemmas in Sports Management

Students must choose one of the following courses:
HSSM 6338 Internship in Sports Management
HSSM 6339 Special Topics Research in Sports Management

Research Sequence (9 credit hours)
MTRS 6360 Research in Education

and one of the following six credit hour options:
EITHER
MTRS 6361 Action Research I and
MTRS 6362 Action Research II;

OR
MTRS 6370 Thesis Research and
MTRS 6371 Thesis Writing

Liberal ArtsConcentration (15 credit hours)
LACC 6301 Liberal Arts Perspectives

Students must choose two courses from two of the following thematic categories (6 hours):
LATI Interpreting the World
LATC Community and Identity
LATS Spirituality and Self

Students must choose two electives from the following categories:
LATI, LATC, LATS, LADS or LAEC courses

Research Sequence (9 credit hours)
MTRS 6360 Research in Education

and one of the following six credit hour options:
EITHER
MTRS 6361 Action Research I and
MTRS 6362 Action Research II;

OR
MTRS 6370 Thesis Research and
MTRS 6371 Thesis Writing

Areas A through E (See Core section of the Catalog)
42 semester hours

Area F
18 semester hours

Professional Pedagogy (12 hours)
EDUC 2110
Investigating Critical and Contemporary Issues in Education
(3 hours)

EDUC 2120
Exploring Socio-Cultural Perspectives on Diversity in Educational Contexts
(3 hours)

EDUC 2130
Exploring Learning and Teaching
(3 hours)

ENGL 2200
Writing About Literature
(3 hours)

Content Area Courses (6 hours)
Electives
Content Courses (6 hours)*

*Choose six hours in lower division courses to support one content concentration area: mathematics, science, or social sciences.

Academic Major
39 semester hours

EDMG 3212
FB Developmental Learning
(3 hours)

EDMG 4250
FB Inquiry and Reflection
(3 hours)

EDIT 3221
Introductory Instructional Technology for Teachers
(1 hour)

EDIT 3222
Intermediate Instructional Technology for Teachers
(1 hour)

EDIT 3223
Advanced Instructional Technology for Teachers
(1 hour)

EDMG 3248
FB Ethics/Professionalism/School Law
(3 hours)

EDMG 4243
Capstone Experience
(3 hours)

EDMG 3001
Field Placement and Seminar 1
(2 hours)

EDMG 3002
Field Placement and Seminar 2
(2 hours)

EDMG 4001
Field Placement and Seminar 3
(2 hours)

EDMG 4150
FB Sociology of Middle Schools/Democratic Classrooms
(3 hours)

EDMG 4218
Development and Assessment of Logical Thought
(3 hours)

EDMG 4245
FB Middle Grades Curriculum
(3 hours)

EDMG 4960
Student Teaching Internship
(6 hours)

EDEX 3220
FB Legal Issues in Special Education
(3 hours)

Concentrations in Content Fields (Liberal Arts)
30 semester hours

All are required to have an English/Language Arts Concentration; will choose a second concentration from science, social sciences or mathematics.

Second concentrations are 9 hours in one concentration area plus 3 hours in each of the other two.

English/Language Arts Concentration (Required)
*ENGL 4448
Adolescent Literature
(3 hours)

*ENGL 4112
Composition and Literature
(3 hours)

*ENGL 4116
Structure of Present Day English
(3 hours)

*EDRD 3150
Literature, Reading, and Writing in the Content Fields
(3 hours)

*EDRD 3214
Reading Instructional Strategies
(3 hours)

Social Studies Concentration
HIST 4415
Georgia History
(3 hours)

*GEOG 4950
Special Topics
(3 hours)

EDMG 4950
Local Social Studies
(3 hours)

Mathematics Concentration
*MAED 3000
Foundations of Mathematics
(3 hours)

Complete two of the following courses:

MAED 4080
Algebra for Middle Grades
(3 hours)

MAED 4510
Geometry for Middle Grades
(3 hours)

MAED 4680
Discrete Mathematics for Middle School Teachers
(3 hours)

NOTE: will select 2 of the 4000 courses.

Science Concentration
*PHSC 4010
Integrated Physical Science
(3 hours)

BIOL 4010
Integrated Life Science
(3 hours)

AND Select one of the following courses as offered
BIOL 4300
Human Physiology
(3 hours)

BIOL 4950
Special Topics
(4 hours)

Required courses:
MSED 610 Methods of Educational Research (4)
MSED 615 Learning Theory: Advanced Educational Psychology (4)
MSED 628 Advanced Instructional Technology for Teachers (4)
MSED 650 Improvement of Instruction and Instructional Programs (4)
Elective Credit (1)

Special Education Concentration courses:
SPED 640 Development and Characteristics of Individuals with Disabilities (3)
SPED 641 Legal and Historical Foundations in Special Education (3)
SPED 642 Educational Assessment in Special Education (3)
SPED 643 Methods of Instruction for General and Special Education (2)
SPED 644 Specialized Curriculum and Inclusion in Special Education (3)
SPED 645 Consultation, Transition, and Collaboration in Special Education (3)
SPED 646 Special Education Practicum (2)
Course Descriptions

Delivery Format:
Completion time: 7 semesters
Courses are 15 weeks in length.
Courses meet 1 night per week during fall and spring semesters.
Courses meet in 5 day modules over the summer.

Master of Science Teaching & Learning Program-Differentiated Instruction Concentration

Required courses:
MSED 610 Methods of Educational Research (4)
MSED 615 Learning Theory: Advanced Educational Psychology (4)
MSED 628 Advanced Instructional Technology for Teachers (4)
MSED 650 Improvement of Instruction and Instructional Programs (4)
Elective Credit (2)

Differentiated Instruction Concentation courses:
MSED 602 Survey of Gifted Education (3)
MSED 613 Differentiated Instruction (3)
MSED 614 Behavior Strategies for the Heterogeneous Classroom (4)
MSED 620 Assessment, Measurement and Evaluation of Instruction (4)
MSED 686 Characteristics and Methods of Teaching Individuals with Mild to Moderate Disabilities (4)

Course Descriptions

Delivery Format:
Completion time: 7 semesters
Courses are 15 weeks in length.
Courses meet 1 night per week during fall and spring semesters.
Courses meet in 5 day modules over the summer.