Education (M.Ed.)

 

Degree Tracks

Christian School Education
Curriculum and Instruction Track
Educational Leadership
Elementary Education with PA Initial Certification in PreK-4 Track
PK-12 Education with PA Initial Certification Track
Online Instruction Track
Secondary Education with PA Initial Certification Track
Special Education Track
Special Education with PA Initial Teaching Certification in PK-12
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Track
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages: PDE ESL Program Specialist Certification Track

 

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the M.Ed. program will demonstrate the following capabilities:

 

1. Demonstrate mastery of content knowledge and professional practices within one’s track or content area.

2. Locate, evaluate, and apply educational research to inform professional practice and address educational challenges.

3. Apply effective instructional and assessment practices that promote learning, engagement, and well-being for all students.

4. Integrate Christian faith with professional practice to support the holistic development of learners and educational communities.

5. Apply ethical principles and professional judgment to complex problem-solving and decision-making in educational contexts.

6. Analyze cultural influences on curriculum, instruction, and learning to effectively serve diverse students, families, and communities.

Degree Requirements (Total credits vary)

Program Core Requirements (15 credits)

EDME 502Advanced Socio-Cultural Perspectives on Education

3
EDME 505Educational Leadership

3
EDME 551/COUN 551Effective Practices for Every Learner

3
IPEC 580Research Methods

3

One of the following: (3 credits)

EDME 584Capstone Thesis

3
EDME 583Capstone Project

3
EDME 585Capstone in Educational Leadership

3

Christian School Education (15 credits)

EDME 503Advanced Instructional Design and Assessment

3
EDME 504Family and Community Partnerships

3
IPEC 525Curriculum and Learning

3
EDME 624Discipleship in the Classroom

3
EDME 626Christian Perspectives on Classroom Climate, Curriculum, and Instruction

3

Curriculum and Instruction Track (15 credits)

EDME 503Advanced Instructional Design and Assessment

3
EDME 504Family and Community Partnerships

3
IPEC 525Curriculum and Learning

3

Two of the following (6 credits):

Any EDME course not already included in degree program

3
COUN 525Effective Practices of School Counselors

3
COUN 550Crisis, Trauma, and Grief Counseling

3
LEAD 550Organizational Effectiveness

3
LEAD 560Diversity and Leadership

3

Educational Leadership (15 credits)

EDME 503Advanced Instructional Design and Assessment

3
EDME 504Family and Community Partnerships

3
EDME 728Ethical Decision Making in Education

3

Six credits in the following:

BUSA 505Business Analytics

3
IPEC 525Curriculum and Learning

3
EDME 720Collaboration and Reconciliation

3
EDME 730Resource Leadership- Personnel, Budgets, and Facilities

3
EDME 740Practicum in Educational Leadership

1-3
LEAD 550Organizational Effectiveness

3

Elementary Education with PA Initial Teaching Certification in PreK-4 Track (32-42 credits)

EDUC 203Educational Psychology

3
EDME 503Advanced Instructional Design and Assessment

3
EDME 523Acquiring English in School

3
EDME 529High Incidence Populations

3
EDME 534Teaching Practicum

1-3
EDME 538Teaching Practicum II

1-3
EDME 555Literacy Curriculum and Instruction

3
EDME 558STEM Curriculum and Instruction

3
EDME 572Professional Issues in Education Seminar

3
EDME 574Student Teaching in Elementary Education

3-9
HDFS 210Child Development

3

One of the following: (3 credits)

EDME 516Multi-Tiered System of Supports for Learning and Behavior

3
EDME 527Positive Behavior Support

3

PK-12 Education with PA Initial Certification Track (26-39 credits)

 
EDUC 203Educational Psychology

3
EDME 503Advanced Instructional Design and Assessment

3
EDME 523Acquiring English in School

3
EDME 529High Incidence Populations

3
EDME 534 and/or 538
Teaching Practicum

2-3
EDME 572Professional Issues in Education Seminar

3
EDME 576Student Teaching in K-12 Education

3-9
AND
HDFS 311Adolescent Development

3
OR
HDFS 210Child Development

3

Choose one of the following based on Content Area: (3-9 credits)

HDFS 307Family & Consumer Science Curriculum & Instruction I

3
OR
LANG 320Foreign Language Teaching Methods

3
OR
ART 355Elementary Curriculum Strategies

3
ART 356Secondary Curriculum Strategies

3
OR
HPED 309Curriculum and Instruction in Elementary Physical Education

3
HPED 312Curriculum and Instruction in Secondary Physical Education

3
HPED 332Teaching Adapted Physical Education

1
Competency in First Aid & CPR
Competency in Lifeguarding OR WELL 127 Aquatics (1)
OR
MUED 301Curriculum and Instruction: 6-12 Choral Music (with Field Experience)

3
MUED 401Curriculum and Instruction:Instrumental Music 4-12 (with Field Experience)

3
MUED 402Curriculum and Instruction: K-5 General Music (with Field Experience)

3

Online Instruction Track (18 credits)

EDME 503Advanced Instructional Design and Assessment

3
EDME 504Family and Community Partnerships

3
IPEC 525Curriculum and Learning

3
EDME 552Issues and Ethics in Online Teaching

3
EDME 554Online Instruction and Learning

3
EDME 560Online Education Leadership and Management

3

Secondary Education with PA Initial Certification Track (25-33 credits)

 
EDUC 203Educational Psychology

3
HDFS 311Adolescent Development

3
EDME 503Advanced Instructional Design and Assessment

3
EDME 523Acquiring English in School

3
EDME 529High Incidence Populations

3
EDME 534 and/or 538
Teaching Practicum

2-3
EDME 572Professional Issues in Education Seminar

3
EDME 578Student Teaching in Secondary Education

3-9

One of the following: (2-3 credits)

ENGL 307Teaching English in Secondary Schools

3
HIST 390Teaching History and Social Studies

3
MATH 307Teaching Secondary Mathematics and Computer Science

3
SCIE 307Teaching Lab Sciences in Secondary Education

2

Special Education Track (15 credits)

This track is for individuals who are certified in special education and are interested in enhancing their knowledge base through a concentrated area of study.

or

This track is also for those individuals who do not hold special education certification, but who desire to study the field of special education for the purpose of working with individuals with disabilities in settings other than public schools.

EDME 503Advanced Instructional Design and Assessment

3
EDME 504Family and Community Partnerships

3
IPEC 525Curriculum and Learning

3

Two of the following (6 credits):

EDME 522/COUN 522Autism Spectrum Disorders

3
EDME 526Low Incidence Populations

3
EDME 527Positive Behavior Support

3
EDME 528Infants, Toddlers and Families

3
EDME 529High Incidence Populations

3
EDME 530Special Education Internship

3
EDME 536Instructional Design and Assessment for Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorders

3
EDME 537Transition and Secondary Special Education

3

Special Education with PA Initial Teaching Certification in Special Education (PK-12) Track (47-57 credits)

EDUC 203Educational Psychology

3
EDME 503Advanced Instructional Design and Assessment

3
EDME 504Family and Community Partnerships

3
EDME 523Acquiring English in School

3
EDME 526Low Incidence Populations

3
EDME 528Infants, Toddlers and Families

3
EDME 529High Incidence Populations

3
EDME 534Teaching Practicum

1-3
EDME 537Transition and Secondary Special Education

3
EDME 538Teaching Practicum II

1-3
EDME 555Literacy Curriculum and Instruction

3
EDME 558STEM Curriculum and Instruction

3
EDME 572Professional Issues in Education Seminar

3
EDME 575Student Teaching in Special Education

3-9
HDFS 210Child Development

3
HDFS 311Adolescent Development

3

One of the following courses:

EDME 516Multi-Tiered System of Supports for Learning and Behavior

3
EDME 527Positive Behavior Support

3

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Track (18 credits)

EDME 503Advanced Instructional Design and Assessment

3
EDME 520Applied Linguistics: Grammar and Phonology in TESOL

3
EDME 523Acquiring English in School

3
EDME 524Teaching Language and Content

3
IPEC 525Curriculum and Learning

3
EDME 532Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Internship

3

TESOL with PDE ESL Program Specialist Certification K—Grade 12 Track (22 credits)

This track is for students who hold any current Pennsylvania teaching certificate in any content area.

EDME 503Advanced Instructional Design and Assessment

3
EDME 504Family and Community Partnerships

3
EDME 520Applied Linguistics: Grammar and Phonology in TESOL

3
IPEC 525Curriculum and Learning

3
EDME 532Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Internship

3
EDME 542Equipping School Personnel to Meet the Needs of English Language Learners (ELLs)

1

Two of the following: (6 credits)

AND
OR
EDME 523Acquiring English in School

3
AND
EDME 524Teaching Language and Content

3