Department of Teacher Education and Professional Development
(EHS) (LIB) (MLE)
See also
Master
of Arts (M.A.) in Education
Master of
Arts in Educational Technology
Admission
Requirements
Required
Courses
Master of
Arts in Elementary Education
Admission
Requirements
Degree
Requirements
Master
of Arts in Library, Media and Technology
Note:
Students are not currently being admitted into this graduate
program.
Master of
Arts in Middle Level Education
Admission
Requirements
Degree
Requirements
Master of
Arts in Secondary Education
Admission
Requirements
Degree
Requirements
Master
of Arts in Reading and Literacy
Admission
Requirements
Degree
Requirements
EDU Course Descriptions
EHS Course Descriptions
LIB Course Descriptions
MLE Course Descriptions
Unspecified Content or
Variable Credit Courses
Standards
Leading to Teacher Certification
Department
of Teacher Education and Professional Development website
Renay Scott, Chairperson
208 Ronan Hall, (989) 774-3975
Abalo
Adewui, Ed.D., Curriculum and Instruction
Mary
Williams Aylor, Ph.D., Early Childhood
Norma Bailey, Ed.D., Middle School Education
Lorraine Berak, Ph.D., Educational Administration,
Labor and Industrial Relations
Timothy Brannan, Ph.D., Educational Technology
Peggy Burke, Ph.D., Middle Level Education
Karen Edwards, Ph.D., Educational Administration, Clinical
Supervision
Charles F. Eiszler, Ph.D., Educational Psychology,
Educational Research
Raymond Francis, Ed.D., Curriculum and
Instruction/Emphasis in Clinical Supervision
Ashim-Uneze Heanacho, Ph.D., Educational Foundations
Peter Higgs, Ph.D., Social Studies Education
Thomas P. Kromer, Ph.D., Curriculum and Instruction
William Leibfritz, Ph.D., Elementary Mathematics
Xiaoping Li, Ed.D., Literacy Education
Michael Magarrey, Ed.D., Curriculum Teaching &
Learning, Clinical Supervision
Diane Mark, Ph.D., Educational Administration
James McDonald, Ph.D., Science Education
Sheketa McKisick, Ph.D., Curriculum and Instruction
William Merrill, Ph.D., Educational Technology,
Mathematics Education
Colleen A. Moore, Ph.D., Secondary Education,
Educational Foundations, Higher Education Administration
Diane Newby, Ed.D., Educational Leadership
Nancy Peitraszkiewicz, Ph.D., Student Teaching
Supervision
Joseph Rivard, Ph.D., Reading
Leonie Rose, Ph.D., Elementary Education, Reading and
Language Arts
Renay Scott, Ph.D., Curriculum and Instruction
Barbara Senesac, Ph.D., Bilingual Education, Literacy
Education
Frank A. Stancato, Ph.D., Educational Psychology,
Educational Research
Marguerite Terrill, Ph.D., Secondary Education
Alan Weber, Ph.D., English
Cara Wicks-Ortega, M.A., Early Childhood Education
Mingyuan Zhang, Ed.D., Elementary Education
The Department of Teacher Education and Professional
Development offers six master’s degrees:
- a Master of
Arts in Educational Technology (K-12)
- a Master of Arts in
Elementary Education, with two options—Classroom Teaching
and Early Childhood;
- a Master of Arts in Reading and Literacy (K-12);
- a
Master of Arts in Library Media and Technology, with two
options—Library Media and Media and Technology;
- a Master
of Arts in Middle Level Education; and
- a Master of Arts in Secondary
Education, with one option—Teaching in the Senior High
School.
Guide sheets specifying requirements, general elective
courses, and other information for all the department's Master
of Arts programs may be obtained from Ronan 208 or
online.
Master
of Arts in Educational Technology (EDU/MLE)
The Educational Technology program prepares students with
teaching certificates to provide instruction utilizing new
learning technologies. The technologies addressed in this
program include multimedia, telecommunications, and distance
learning. While meeting the needs of the classroom teacher,
this program also prepares individuals for technology
leadership roles.
The degree program requires a minimum of 18 hours of required
core courses, 9 hours of elective courses, 3 hours of
history/philosophy of education courses, and 3 hours of
research courses. All candidates for the M.A. must complete
the Educational Technology seminar, resulting in a terminal
project. Educational Technology projects must demonstrate
effective uses of technology in K-12 classroom settings.
Admission
Requirements
In addition to the university's general admission
requirements, the student must have a valid K-12 teaching
certificate or equivalent. Regular admission in the program
requires an undergraduate grade point average of at least 2.70
(on a 4-point scale). Students with a GPA below 2.50 will
not be considered for admission for the graduate program in
teacher education. A maximum of 9 hours taken before
signing the master's program may be counted on the program.
Students must earn a B- or better in each graded course within
the 9 hours taken.
Advisors for the master's program are assigned only after the
student has been regularly or conditionally admitted to the
College of Graduate Studies and has selected an option.
Guide sheets specifying requirements, general elective
courses, and other information may be obtained from Ronan 208
or online.
Required
Core Courses (Total of 18 hours)
EDU 595 (3) Telecommunications in Education
EDU 590 (3) Microcomputers in Classroom Instruction
EDU 643 (3) Instructional Design
EDU 642 (3) Instructional Multimedia
EDU 707 Seminar: Issues in Educational Technology
EDU 710 (3) Seminar: M.A. Terminal Project
Elective
Courses (Total of 9 hours)
EDU 506 (3) Individualized Instruction
EDU 708 (3) Distance Education
EAD 610 (3) Grants and Fund Procurement
EDU 709 (2) Innovative Uses of Technology in Ed- Model
Surveys
EDU 566 (1-6) Independent Study in Education
LIB 639 (3) Instructional Material and Curriculum Production
CPS 590 (3) Computer Applications in Educational Ad
ministration
CPS 591 (3) Computer Application in Classroom Instruction
CPS 592 (3) Computer Science Content for Elementary Teachers
History,
Philosophy (Total of 3 hours)
EDU 609 (3) History of Education
EDU 611 (3) Philosophy of Education
Research
(Total of 3 hours)
EDU 614 (3) Advanced Educational Psychology
EDU 660 (3) Methods of Educational Research
EDU 662 (3) Applied Educational Measurements and
Evaluation
Total
Hours (Minimum 33 hours)
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Master of
Arts in Elementary Education (EDU)
Admission Requirements
In addition to meeting the university’s general admission
requirements, the student must have a valid Michigan
elementary teaching certificate or the equivalent. Courses
taken to meet this admission requirement shall not count
toward the master’s degree. Those who do not possess the
elementary teaching certificate should contact the Center for Student Services for information on how to
meet certification requirements. Advisors for the master’s
program are assigned only after the student has been regularly
or conditionally admitted to the College of Graduate Studies
and has selected an option.
Regular admission in the program requires an undergraduate
grade point average of at least 2.70 (on a 4-point scale).
Students with a GPA below 2.50 will not be considered for
candidacy for the graduate program in teacher education. A
maximum of 9 hours taken before signing the master’s program
may be counted on the program. Students must earn a B- or
better in each graded course.
Students may select one of the following options. Guide sheets
specifying requirements, general elective courses, and other
information may be obtained from Ronan 208 or
online.
Option 1. Classroom Teaching
Option 2. Early Childhood
Option 3. Reading in the Elementary School
Degree
Requirements
All candidates for the M.A. must fulfill
requirements for scholarly activity under Plan A (thesis) or
Plan B (comprehensive written exam). Plan A requires a minimum
of 24 hours of course work and a thesis (6 hours of thesis
credit). Plan B requires a minimum of 30 hours of coursework,
a 3 hour capstone seminar (EDU 780) which explores research
pertinent to all Master of Arts in Elementary Education
students, and a comprehensive four (4) hour examination over
the coursework in the student’s M.A. Program. The
examination over the coursework must be taken early in the
term following the completion of EDU 780. Students will not
need to register for a class or pay fees for the examination.
The examination may be taken a maximum of two times. Specific
descriptions of program requirements are available in Ronan
208 or online.
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Courses in Elementary Education
Plan A - 15 hours*
EDU 660 (3) Methods of Educational Research
EDU 682 (3) Psychology of Child Development
EDU 755 (3) Advanced Research Design and Interpretation
EDU 698 (6) Thesis
Plan B - 9 hours**
EDU 662 (3) Applied Educational Measurement and Evaluation
EDU 682 (3) Psychology of Child Development
EDU 780 (3) Master of Arts Capstone Seminar***
- Area of Concentration - 12 to 24 hours
Option 1: Required Courses (15 hours from the following):
EDU 506 (3) Individualizing Instruction
EDU 540 (3) Whole Language: Theory and Practice
EDU 620 (3) Problems in Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary
School
EDU 635 (3) Problems in Language Arts in the Elementary School
EDU 636 (3) Developmental Reading
EDU 640 (3) Problems in Social Studies in the Elementary
School
EDU 645 (3) Problems in Science in the Elementary School
Option
2: Specialized and related courses to be selected
with approval of advisor.
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Additional Courses - 0 to 9 hours
Selected with approval of advisor.
*Plan A
requires students to complete at least 30 hours of total
credit.
**Plan B requires students to complete at least 33 hours of
total credit.
Residence Requirement for Plan A and Plan B: Students are
required to complete a minimum of 12 semester hours of credit
in graduate courses taken at the Mt. Pleasant campus or from
Teacher Education Professional Development tenure and
tenure/track faculty in coursework offered by CMU Off-Campus
Programs.
***EDU 780 is offered on the Mt. Pleasant campus only and
should be the last course taken to fulfill the Plan B
requirements before taking the comprehensive written
examination.
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Master
of Arts in Library, Media and Technology (LIB)
The Master of Arts in Library, Media and Technology is
designed to meet NCATE/AASL standards for the preparation of
school library media specialists.
The degree program is offered with two options (l) Library
Media and (2) Media and Technology. The Library Media Option
is designed for the initial endorsement of teachers entering
the program with minimal or no previous coursework in library,
media, or technology. The Media and Technology Option is
designed to provide advanced professional study for teachers
entering the program with an initial endorsement in library
science or with a minimum of 15 earned credit hours of degree
required coursework or the equivalent.
Admission Requirements
Students are not currently being admitted into this graduate
program.
Degree
Requirements
The Plan B requirement is met by successful completion of a
six hour internship in the Library Media Option. The Media and
Technology Plan B requirement is met by successful completion
of a three credit hour research course and a three credit hour
seminar with a terminal project requirement.
At least 15 semester hours of courses must be at the 600 level
or above.
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Core Requirements (15 hours)
EDU 590 (3) Microcomputers in Classroom Instruction
EDU 595 (3) Telecommunications in Education
LIB 625 (3) Library Media Skill Instruction
LIB 639 (3) Instructional Materials Production
LIB 650 (3) Information Technology in School Media Centers
Option in one of the following (24 hours)
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Library Media Option
LIB 502 (3) Cataloging and Classification
LIB 530 (3) Reference Materials
LIB 580 (3) Reading Guidance for Adolescence
LIB 590 (3) Media for Children
LIB 603 (3) Evaluation & Acquisition of Instruction
Materials
LIB 637 (3) Administration of Instructional Media Services
LIB 699 (6) Library Media Internship
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Media and Technology Option: (24 hours)
Required Courses: (15 hours)
EDU 642 (3) Instructional Multimedia
EDU 643 (3) Instructional Design
EDU 707 (3) Seminar: Issues in Educational Technology
EDU 708 (3) Distance Education
EDU 710 (3) Educational Applications in
Technology Seminar - M.A. Terminal Project
Elective Courses: (6 hours)
Selected in consultation with advisor or the following:
ART 540 (3) Photography V
BCA 611 (3) Telecommunications Media Policy
BCA 612 (3) Broadcasting/Cable Seminar
CPS 501 (2) Survey of Computer Science
EAD 610 (3) Grants and Fund Procurement
EDU 506 (3) Individualizing Instruction
EDU 709 (2) Innovative Uses of Technology in Education -
Model Surveys
IPC 569 (3) Communications in the Classroom
Research: (3 hours)
Completion of one of the following:
EDU 614 (3) Advanced Educational Psychology
EDU 660 (3) Methods of Educational Research
EDU 662 (3) Applied Educational Measurement and Evaluation
Total:
39 credit hours
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Master
of Arts in Middle Level Education (MLE)
The Master of Arts in Middle Level Education has been
developed based on teacher preparation standards written by
the National Middle School Association and adopted by the
National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE),
the accrediting body for Michigan teacher education programs.
In addition, the coursework contains components to meet the
standards approved by the Michigan State Board of Education
for the Middle Level Endorsement. Any certified teacher
meeting the requirements for entry into graduate studies at
Central Michigan University will be able to enter this
program.
The Master of Arts in Middle Level Education is a result of
the efforts of the Middle Level Teacher Preparation Committee
of the Department of Teacher Education and Professional
Development. In addition, the design and implementation of
this program have been funded by the W. K. Kellogg Foundation
through the Michigan Schools in the Middle Project.
The Master of Arts in Middle Level Education will
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articulate a sound philosophy of middle level education;
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promote the understanding of the developmental needs and
characteristics of early adolescence and maintenance of a
developmentally responsive learning environment;
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prepare teachers to apply organizational structures and
instructional strategies appropriate for the middle level
learner, such as interdisciplinary teams, flexible scheduling,
integrated instruction, active learning, and the use of a
variety of classroom grouping patterns;
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prepare teachers to work collaboratively with other
teachers, staff, parents, and the community;
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stress the integration of knowledge and the teaching of
lifelong learning skills which facilitate communication,
critical thinking and problem solving, and
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require continuous and progressive teaching experiences
which provide meaningful interaction with early
adolescents and exposure to exemplary middle level
programs and practices.
Admission
Requirements
In addition to meeting the university’s general admission
requirements, the student must have a valid Michigan
elementary or secondary teaching certificate or the
equivalent. Courses taken to meet this admission requirement
shall not count toward the master’s degree. Those who do not
possess the elementary or secondary teaching certificate
should contact the Center for Student
Services for information on how to meet certification
requirements. Advisors for the master’s program are assigned
only after the student has been regularly or conditionally
admitted to the College of Graduate Studies and has selected
an option.
Regular admission in the program requires an undergraduate
grade point average of at least 2.70 (on a 4-point scale).
Conditional admission will be granted if the GPA is between
2.50 and 2.69. Students with a GPA below 2.50 will not be
considered for candidacy for the graduate program in teacher
education. A maximum of 9 hours taken before signing the
master’s program may be counted on the program. Students
must earn a B- or better in each graded course.
Regular or conditional admission is required for assignment of
a faculty advisor. Since the advisor and the graduate student
must discuss and sign the program requirements, individuals
interested in obtaining a degree should seek admission to the
appropriate program early in their studies. Prior courses and
transfer credits that may be included on the degree program
are limited.
Degree Requirements
To qualify for graduation, candidates for the Master of Arts
in Middle Level Education degree must meet a residence
requirement and demonstrate significant scholarly ability.
This demonstration will typically involve the development and
completion of a thesis (Plan A) or the completion of a
comprehensive written examination at the end of the
individual's coursework (Plan B).
The residence requirement differs for students following these
plans. Plan A candidates must complete a minimum of one term
in residence, constituting at least six semester hours of
credit. Candidates who choose Plan B must complete two terms
in residence with at least five semester hours of credit in
each semester. Terms of residence may be any fall or spring
semester or a six-week summer session in which the candidate
successfully completes the required number of credits.
The program requires 36 semester hours of credit for Plan A
and 36 semester hours of credit for Plan B. At least one-half
the credits earned toward the degree must be taken at the 600
or 700 levels. Specific descriptions of program
requirements are available in Ronan 208 or
online.
Plan
A
Required Courses (15 hours)
EDU/MLE 613 (3) Current Educational Issues
EDU/MLE 660 (3) Methods of Educational Research
EDU/MLE 755 (3) Advanced Research Design and
Interpretation
EDU/MLE 698 (6) Master's Thesis
Middle Level Education Concentration (18 hours)
MLE * 641 (3) Young Adolescent Needs and Characteristics
MLE * 642 (3) Concept, Structures, and Programs for Middle
Level Schools
MLE * 643 (3) Student Diversity Issues in the Middle Level
Classroom
MLE * 644 (3) Issues in Meeting the Diverse Needs of Middle
Level Learners
MLE * 645 (3) Middle Level School Curriculum
MLE* 687 (3) Independent Study in Middle Level Education
Elective Courses (3 hours)
Select three (3) hours of coursework from either option below,
subject to advisor approval.
Option 1
EAD 671 (3) Administration of Middle Schools
EDU 590 (3) Microcomputers in Classroom Instruction
EDU 595 (3) Telecommunications in Education
EDU 642 (3) Instructional Multimedia
EDU 643 (3) Instructional Design
IPC 569 (3) Communication in the Classroom
MLE 570 (1-3) Issues in Middle Level Education
SPE 504 (3) Teaching Students in Inclusive Settings
SPE 550 (3) Teaching Culturally Diverse Students
SPE 577 (3) Introduction to Specific Learning Disabilities
SPE 579 (3) Teaching Students with Emotional Impairments
SPE 675 (3) Teaching the Student with Learning Disabilities
SPE 545 (1-6) Special Education Workshop
Option 2
Content area coursework to meet one of the following criteria:
- Strengthen undergraduate major/minor.
- Diversify knowledge base to facilitate the integrated
curriculum of middle level schools.
- Complete a content area major or minor in a new field.
- Meet the endorsement requirement for
two broad teaching fields.
Students seeking this option will be directed to an advisor for appropriate graduate-level course selections.
Total
Program Hours: 36
Note: The six courses marked with an asterisk*
would permit the student to earn a Michigan Middle Level
Endorsement if the student also has preparation in two
teaching fields which are broad, multidisciplinary, and
encompass the major areas within those fields; successfully
completes the required graduate level field experience; and
passes the Michigan Middle Level Competency Test.
Plan
B
Required Courses (9 hours)
EDU/MLE 613 (3) Current Educational Issues
EDU/MLE 662 (3) Measurement and Evaluation
EDU/MLE 780 (3) Master of Arts Capstone Seminar
Middle Level Education Concentration (18 hours)
MLE * 641 (3) Young Adolescent Needs and Characteristics
MLE * 642 (3) Concept, Structures, and Programs for Middle
Level Schools
MLE * 643 (3) Student Diversity Issues in the Middle Level
Classroom
MLE * 644 (3) Issues in Meeting the Diverse Needs of Middle
Level Learners
MLE * 645 (3) Middle Level School Curriculum
MLE 687 (1-3) Independent Study in Middle Level Education
Elective Courses (9 hours)
Select nine (9) hours of coursework from either option below,
subject to advisor approval.
Option 1
EAD 671 (3) Administration of Middle Schools
EDU 590 (3) Microcomputers in Classroom Instruction
EDU 595 (3) Telecommunications in Education
EDU 642 (3) Instructional Media
EDU 643 (3) Instructional Design
IPC 569 (3) Communication in the Classroom
MLE 570 (1-3) Issues in Middle Level Education
SPE 504 (3) Teaching Students in Inclusive Settings
SPE 550 (3) Teaching Culturally Diverse Students
SPE 577 (3) Introduction to Specific Learning Disabilities
SPE 579 (3) Teaching Students with Emotional Impairments
SPE 675 (3) Teaching the Student with Learning Disabilities
SPE 545 (1-6) Special Education Workshop
Option 2
Content area coursework to meet one of the following criteria:
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Strengthen undergraduate major/minor.
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Diversify knowledge base to facilitate the integrated
curriculum of middle level schools.
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Complete a content area major or minor in a new field.
-
Meet the endorsement requirement for two broad teaching
fields.
Students seeking this option will be directed to an advisor for appropriate graduate-level course selections.
Total
Program Hours: 36
Note: The six (6) courses marked with an asterisk * would
permit the student to earn a Michigan Middle Level Endorsement
if the student also has preparation in two teaching fields
which are broad, multidisciplinary, and encompass the major
areas within those fields; successfully completes the required
graduate level field experience; and passes the Michigan
Middle Level Competency Test.
Residence
Requirement for Plan A and Plan B: Students are required to
complete a minimum of 12 semester hours of credit in graduate
courses taken at the Mt. Pleasant campus or from Teacher
Education Professional Development tenure and tenure/track
faculty in coursework offered by CMU Off-Campus Programs.
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Master
of Arts in Reading and Literacy
K-12
(EDU)
The
Master of Arts in Reading and Literacy K-12 has been developed
based on teacher preparation standards written by the
International Reading Association (IRA) and the National
Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) and adopted by the
National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
In addition, the course work contains components to meet the
standards approved by the Michigan State Board of Education
for the Reading Specialist (BR) Endorsement (July 20, 2000).
Any certified teacher meeting the requirements for entry into
graduate studies at Central Michigan University is eligible to
enter the program.
The
Master of Arts in Reading and Literacy K-12 provides students
with knowledge and skills in reading and writing programs
K-12. The major objectives of the program will enable students
to:
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organize and implement
school literacy programs
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diagnose and treat
difficulties in literacy
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implement appropriate
reading and writing instruction.
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develop interdisciplinary
and integrated units involving literacy.
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conduct research about
current issues of literacy.
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develop technological and
viewing skills related to literacy programs.
Admission
Requirements:
In
addition to the university's general admission requirements,
the student must have a valid K-12 teaching certificate or
equivalent. Regular admission into the program requires an
undergraduate grade point average of at least 2.70 (on a four
point scale). Students with a GPA below 2.70 will not be
considered for admission to the program.
A
maximum of 9 hours taken before signing the master's program
may be counted toward the program. Students must earn a B- or
better in each graded course.
Degree
Requirements:
The
degree program requires a minimum of 15 hours of required core
courses and 18 hours of courses in the Reading and Literacy
K-12 concentration, and 0-3 hours of elective courses. All
candidates for the M.A. must fulfill requirements for
scholarly activity. Under Plan A students will write a thesis;
under Plan B students will complete a comprehensive written
exam.
Plan
A requires a minimum of 27 hours of course work and 6 hours of
thesis for a total of 33 hours.
Plan
B requires a minimum of 33 hours of course work and a 3 hour
Capstone Seminar (EDU 780) for a total of 36 hours. Plan B
students must also take a comprehensive four (4) hour
examination over the course work in the student's M.A.
program. This exam must be taken early in the term following
the completion of EDU 780. Students will not need to register
or pay fees for this exam. The exam may be a taken a maximum
of two times. Specific descriptions of the program and exam
requirements are available in Ronan 208 or
online.
Residence
Requirement for Plan A and Plan B: Students are required to
complete a minimum of 12 semester hours of credit in graduate
courses taken at the Mt. Pleasant campus or from Teacher
Education Professional Development tenure and tenure/track
faculty in course work offered by CMU Off-Campus Programs.
Plan A
Required Core Courses (15 hours)
EDU
613 (3) Current Educational Issues
EDU 660 (3) Methods of Educational Research
EDU 755 (3) Advanced Research Design and Interpretation
EDU 698 (6) Thesis
Reading
and Literacy K-12 Concentration (18 hours)
EDU
630 (3) Organization and Implementation of School Literacy
Programs.
EDU 632 (6) Practicum in the Diagnosis and Treatment of
Difficulties in Literacy.
EDU 636 (3) Classroom Reading and Writing Instruction
EDU 641(3) Interdisciplinary Processes and Strategies for
Teaching Literacy
EDU 730 (3) Seminar: Issues in Literacy
Total:
33 Hours
Plan B
Required Core Courses (15 hours)
EDU
590 (3) Microcomputers in Classroom Instruction
EDU 613 (3) Current Educational Issues
EDU 614 (3) Advanced Educational Psychology
EDU 662 (3) Applied Educational Measurement and Evaluation
EDU 780 (3) Master of Arts Capstone Seminar
Reading
and Literacy K-12 Concentration (18 hours)
EDU
630 (3) Organization and Implementation of School Literacy
Programs.
EDU 632 (6) Practicum in the Diagnosis and Treatment of
Difficulties in Literacy.
EDU 636 (3) Classroom Reading and Writing Instruction
EDU 641(3) Interdisciplinary Processes and Strategies for
Teaching Literacy
EDU 730 (3) Seminar: Issues in Literacy
Electives
(3 hours)
Elective
courses may be selected from the following:
ENG 517 (3) Reading and the English Classroom
EDU 528 (3) Emergent Literacy: Theory and Practice
CDO
530 (3) Speech and Hearing Problems of School Children
EDU 538 (3) Coordination of Language Arts with Reading
EDU 540 (3) Whole Language: Theory and Practice
IPC
569 (3) Communication in the Classroom
ENG 573 (3) Linguistics and Reading
SPE/PSY
577 (3) Learning Disorders
ENG/LIB 580 (3) Literature of Young Adults
ENG 581 (3) The History of Children's Literature
ENG 582 (3) Cultural Pluralism in Young Adult and Children's
Literature
ENG 583 (3) The Heroic Tradition in Children's Literature
TAI 585 (3) Creative Dramatics
EDU 635 (3) Problems in Language Arts in the Elementary School
ENG 681 (3) Seminar in Children's Literature
Total:
36 Hours
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Master
of Arts in Secondary Education (EDU)
Admission Requirements
In addition to meeting the university’s general admission
requirements, the student must have a valid Michigan secondary
teaching certificate or the equivalent. Courses taken to meet
this admission requirement shall not count toward the master’s
degree. Those who do not possess the secondary teaching
certificate should contact the Center for Student Services for information on how to meet certification
requirements. Advisors for the master’s program are assigned
only after the student has been regularly or conditionally
admitted to the College of Graduate Studies and has selected
an option.
Regular admission in the program requires an undergraduate
grade point average of at least 2.70 (on a 4-point scale).
Students with a GPA below 2.50 will not be considered for
candidacy for the graduate program in teacher education. A
maximum of 9 hours taken before signing the master’s program
may be counted on the program. Students must earn a B- or
better in each graded course.
Degree Requirements
All candidates for the M.A. must fulfill requirements for
scholarly activity under Plan A (thesis) or Plan B
(comprehensive written exam). Plan A requires a minimum of 24
hours of coursework and a thesis (6 hours of thesis credit).
Plan B requires a minimum of 30 hours of coursework, a 3 hour
capstone seminar (EDU 780) which explores research pertinent
to all Master of Arts in Secondary Education students, and a
comprehensive four (4) hour examination over the coursework in
the student’s M.A. Program. The examination over the
coursework must be taken early in the term following the
completion of EDU 780. Students will not need to register for
a class or pay fees for the examination. The examination may
be taken a maximum of two times.
Specific descriptions of program requirements are available in
Ronan 208 or
online.
Teaching in the Senior High School
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Courses in Secondary Education
Plan A* (24 hours )
A. EDU 609 or 611, EDU 625 or 628, EDU 660, EDU 755, EDU 698
B. Plus 6 hours selected with advisor’s approval.
Plan B** (18 hours)
A. EDU 609 or 611, EDU 625 or 628, EDU 662, EDU 780***
B. Plus 6 hours selected with advisor’s approval.
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Courses in Emphasis (6 to 15 hours)
To be selected with advisor’s approval.
Must be taken from one of the following departments:
Art, Biology, Business Education, Chemistry, Earth Science,
English, French, Geography, Geology, German, Health Education,
History, Human Environmental Studies, Industrial Education, Journalism,
Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, Physical Science,
Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Recreation and Park
Administration, Sociology, Spanish, Speech.
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Electives - 0 to 5 hours
To be selected with advisor’s approval.
*Plan
A requires students to complete at least 30 hours of total
credit.
**Plan B requires students to complete at least 33 hours of
total credit.
Residence
Requirement for Plan A and Plan B: Students are required to
complete a minimum of 12 semester hours of credit in graduate
courses taken at the Mt. Pleasant campus or from Teacher
Education Professional Development tenure and tenure/track
faculty in coursework offered by the CMU Off-Campus Programs.
***EDU
780 is offered on the Mt. Pleasant campus only and should be
the last course taken to fulfill the Plan B requirements
before taking the comprehensive written examination.
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courses offered through the department are of unspecified content or
variable credit: EDU 508, 566, 608, 687, 688, 689, 695, 765, 777; EHS 690,
697; LIB 550, 602, and 699;
MLE
570 and 687
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