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MED in Teacher Leadership - General Studies

The emphasis in general studies allows a student to take courses most beneficial to his/her classroom practice.

 

Curriculum
Hours
Core Courses:
21
ED 515 Sociological Factors Affecting Education
3
ED 516 Introduction to Graduate Research
3
ED 532 Teaching & Learning: Theory into Practice
3
ED 606 Curriculum Theory and Practice
3
ED 608 Assessment
3
ED 629 Critical Reflections Seminar
3
ED 630 Action Practicum
3
Electives
15
Elective hours may be selected from any available graduate level education courses.
Total Hours
36

 

Thesis Option

With the approval of the Program Director, interested and capable students may elect the thesis option, to replace ED 629 and ED 630. The six-credit thesis option provides students with the opportunity to explore a topic in-depth, by applying an appropriate research methodology.

Students electing the thesis option shall adhere to the requirements set forth in the Graduate School's Master's Thesis Procedures, described above. Additional information about writing a thesis may be found in the Standards and Procedures Manual, accessible through the Graduate School website.

Required Coursework: 6 hrs.*
ED  700  Thesis - Research
and Proposal Development
(Offered in 16 week format) 		3 hrs.
ED 701 Thesis - Research
(Offered in 16 week format)		 3 hrs.
ED 799 Thesis - Continuous Enrollment
(Offered in 16 week format)
 1 hr.

* Please note: A maximum of six thesis hours may be counted toward degree requirements. Students electing the thesis option will not take ED 629 and ED 630.

 

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