1. Required Courses in the Major (21 hrs)
   
   
   • EDF 6215 Learning Principles Applied to Instruction (3)
   • EDF 6481  Foundations of Educational Research (3)
   • EDF 6939 Seminar in Action Research (3)
   • EDG 6038* Capstone Seminar (3)
   • EDG 6356 Instructional Models and Strategies (3)
   • EDG 6627 Foundations of Curriculum & Instruction (3)
   • EDG 6631 Instructional Strategies for Diverse Learners (3)

*Candidates will design and complete a scholarly project under the direction of the faculty advisor that integrates the principles, theories, and concepts of the C & I program. Students should complete the capstone project in the final semester, after having completed the Seminar in Action Research.


2. Concentration Requirements (15 hrs)
   
   
   1. English Education Concentration
      
      
      1. Required Courses (6 hrs)
         
         • LAE 6326 Language Arts Methods 6-12 (3)
         • LAE 6616 Trends in Language Arts Instruction (3)
      
      
      2. Electives (9 hrs)
         
         • EDF 6284 Instructional Design (3)
         • LAE 6315 Teaching Writers and Writing (3)
         • LAE 6337 Reading and Writing in the Content Areas (3)
         • LAE 6465 Adolescent Literature (3)
         • LAE 5295 Writing Workshop (3)
         • LAE 6923 Writing Workshop II (3)
         • RED 6116 Foundations of Reading Instruction (3)
         • RED 6540 Assessment in Literacy (3)
         • RED 6544 Issues in Comprehension and Cognition (3)
         • RED 6545 Vocabulary and Word Study (3)
         • Graduate English course outside of the College of Education, with advisor approval
         • Other graduate courses from within the College of Education, with advisor approval
         • Credit awarded for completion of National Board Certification (subject to department approval)
   
   
   2. Mathematics Education Concentration
      
      
      1. Required Courses (6 hrs)
         
         • MAE 6336 Math Methods (3)
         • MAE 6115 Trends in Math Instruction (3)
      
      
      2. Electives (9 hrs)
         
         • EDF 6284 Instructional Design (3)
         • EME 6225 Methods of Integrating Tech: PK-8 (3)
         • EME 6405 Methods of Integrating Tech: 6-12/Adult (3)
         • MAE 6927 Selected Topics in Teaching Math (3)
         • EDG 6931 Special Topics in Education (3)
         • Graduate mathematics course outside of the College of Education, with advisor approval
         • Other graduate courses from within the College of Education, with advisor approval
         • Credit awarded for Completiion of National Board Certification (subject to department approval)
   
   
   3. Science Education Concentration
      
      
      1. Required Courses (6 hrs)
         
         • SCE 6366 Science Methods 6-12 (3)
         • SCE 6455 Trends in Science Instruction (3)
      
      
      2. Electives (9 hrs)
         
         • EDF 6284 Instructional Design (3)
         • EME 6225 Methods of Integrating Tech: PK-8 (3)
         • EME 6405 Methods of Integrating Tech: 6-12/Adult (3)
         • SCE 5937 Special Topics in Science Ed (1-4)
         • EDG 6931 Special Topics in Education (1-4)
         • Graduate science course outside of the College of Education, with advisor approval
         • Other graduate courses  from within the College of Education, with advisor approval
         • Credit awarded for completion of National Board Certification (subject to department approval)
   
   
   4. Social Studies Education Concentration
      
      
      1. Required Courses (6 hrs)
         
         • SSE 6326 Social Studies Methods 6-12 (3)
         • SSE 6617 trends in Social Studies Instruction
      
      
      2. Electives (9 hrs)
         • SSE 5937 Special Topics in Social Science Education(3)
         • EDF 6284 Instructional Design (3)
         • EME 6225 Methods of Integrating Tech: PK-8 (3)
         • EME 6405 Methods of Integrating Tech: 6-12/Adult (3)
         • EDG 6931 Special Topics in Education (3)
         • Graduate social studies course outside of the College of Education, with advisor approval
         • Other graduate courses from within the College of Education, with advisor approval
         • Credit awarded for completion of National Board Certification (subject to department approval)
   
   
   5. Generalist Concentration
      
      
      1. Required Courses (6 hrs)
         
         • EDF 6284 Instructional Design (3)
         • Select one of the following:
           • EME 6225 Methods of Integrating Tech: PK-8 (3)
           • EME 6405 Methods of Integrating Tech: 6-12/Adult (3)
      
      
      2. Electives (9 hrs)
         
         • Other graduate courses from within the College of Education, with advisor approval

Additional Graduation Requirements

• Students must satisfactorily complete the minimum number of credit hours specified by the graduate degree program.
• A grade of B or higher must be earned in all College of Education graduate courses used as prerequisites and each core course.
• Overall GPA of 3.0 or higher in all work attempted.
• A cumulative GPA of 3.0 for all coursework in program.

Transfer Notes and Acceptable Substitutes

The College of Education limits the transfer of coursework into its graduate programs to a maximum of 12 credits or three courses. To be considered, courses must have been completed with a minimum grade of B and no more than seven years prior to the date of entry into the graduate program and no more than ten years prior to graduation