Master of Science in Education (M.S.)

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Master of Education (M.Ed.) | Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) in Secondary Science | Master of Education with Secondary Mathematics Licensure | Curriculum and Instructional Technology (Minor)

 

Introduction

The Master of Science degree is the intial step in pursuing a degree as a scholar in an educational field. The M.S. provides students with the initial level of research/scholarship skills and knowledge and the basic knowledge of a field of education from which competent scholarship can spring.

Many students use this degree to pursue career opportunities in school districts, Area Education Agencies, and business or industry. However, most students either seek employmment as a faculty member in a college or pursue additional education (typically a Ph.D.) and intent to become faculty members in colleges or universities. Students pursuing an M.S. degree are being prepared to be contributors to the development of knowledge about education.

 

While coursework in the Master of Science and Master of Education (M.Ed.) degrees overlap, there is a greater emphasis on becoming a scholar in the M.S. programs and a greater practitioner emphasis in the M.Ed. programs.

 

Core Courses

All students admitted to our Master of Science (M.S.) and Master of Education (M.Ed.) programs in Curriculum and Instruction are required to complete a set of core courses. Please refer the to the .pdf or Word versions of the core courses requirements.

Master of Science (M.S.) with areas of specializations

	M.S. with major in education (see Generalist Specialization)
	M.S. with major in education and specialization in Curriculum and Instructional Technology
	M.S. with major in education and specialization in Elementary Education
	M.S. with major in education and specialization in Historical, Philosophical, and Comparative studies in Education
	M.S. with major in education and specialization in Special Education

 

Degree Completion Steps

• Checklist of Procedures and Requirements
• Process Chart of Procedures and Requirements (in pdf format / in word format)