2012 - 2013 Master of Education with Preparation for National Board Certification
Traditional MED | Basic Reading | Advanced Reading | ESL | Special Education | Course Descriptions
Traditional M.Ed. with Preparation for National Board Certification
Requirement Description
|
Credit Hours |
| I. Core Courses |
3 |
| MED 606 |
Theoretical Perspectives in Education |
3 |
|
|
| II. Preparation for National Board Certification |
16 |
| MED 640 |
Introduction to NBPTS Certification (2) |
|
| MED 642 |
Communities, Schools & Families in a Diverse Society (3) |
|
| MED 644 |
Cutting-edge Content Knowledge: Guided Study (3) |
|
| MED 646 |
Cutting-edge Pedagogies: Guided Study (3) |
|
| MED 672 |
Instructional Technology (3) |
|
| MED 678 |
Action Research for NBPTS Certification (2) |
|
|
|
| III. Elective Courses |
6 |
Students may choose classes from the following:
| MED 605 |
Contemporary Issues in Education (3) |
|
| MED 612 |
Models and Processes of Literacy (3) |
|
| MED 615 |
Education, Schools and Politics (3) |
|
| MED 622 |
Language Acquisition and Assessment (3) |
|
| MED 630 |
Children's/Adolescent Literature (3) |
|
| MED 631 |
Writing in the Classroom (3) |
|
| MED 632 |
Assessment & Intervention of Reading Processes (3) |
|
| MED 633 |
Advanced Reading Comprehension (3) |
|
| MED 636 |
Early Literacy Instruction (3) |
|
| MED 658 |
Reading and Writing in the Content Area (3) |
|
| MED 660 |
Directed Studies (1–3) |
|
|
|
| IV. Project |
8 |
| MED 650 |
Introduction to Research Methods (2) |
|
| MED 679 |
Research Methodologies (3) |
|
| MED 680 |
Research Project (3) |
|
|
|
TOTAL HOURS FOR THE TRADITIONAL M.Ed. with
National Board Preparation |
33 |
Recommended Plan of Study for traditional M.Ed. with National Board Preparation
| |
Fall Semester |
Spring Semester |
Summer Semester |
| Year 1 |
|
MED 640
MED 642 |
MED 644
MED 606
MED 650 |
| Year 2 |
MED 646
MED 679 |
Elective |
MED 672
Elective |
| Year 3 |
MED 678 |
MED 680 |
|
Basic Reading Endorsement followed by completion of M.Ed. with Preparation for National Board Certification
Requirement Description
|
Credit Hours |
| I. Basic Reading Endorsement (RDG) |
21 |
This program is designed for students who already hold a teaching license and a bachelor's degree and are seeking to become qualified to be a reading teacher at the elementary or secondary level. Students must be admitted to the M.Ed. program.
| MED 612 |
Models and Processes of Literacy (3) |
|
| MED 630 |
Children's/Adolescent Literature (3) |
|
| MED 631 |
Writing in the Classroom (3) |
|
| MED 632 |
Assessment & Intervention of Reading Processes (3) |
|
| MED 633 |
Advanced Reading Comprehension (3) |
|
| MED 636 |
Early Literacy Instruction (3) |
|
| MED 658 |
Reading and Writing in the Content Area (3) |
|
|
|
| II. Preparation for National Board Certification |
10 |
| MED 640 |
Introduction to NBPTS Certification (2) |
|
| MED 642 |
Communities, Schools & Families in a Diverse Society (3) |
|
| MED 672 |
Instructional Technology (3) |
|
| MED 678 |
Action Research for NBPTS Certification (2) |
|
|
|
| III. Project |
8 |
| MED 650 |
Introduction to Research Methods (2) |
|
| MED 679 |
Research Methodologies (3) |
|
| MED 680 |
Research Project (3) |
|
|
|
| TOTAL HOURS FOR THE RDG ENDORSEMENT FOLLOWED BY COMPLETION OF M.Ed. with National Board Preparation |
39 |
Recommended Plan of Study for MED with Basic Reading Endorsement and National Board Preparation
| |
Fall Semester |
Spring Semester |
Summer Semester |
| Year 1 |
|
MED 640
MED 642 |
MED 612
MED 630
MED 650 |
| Year 2 |
MED 636
MED 679 |
MED 632
MED 658 |
MED 631
MED 672 |
| Year 3 |
MED 633
MED 678 |
MED 680 |
|
Advanced Reading Endorsement followed by completion of M.Ed. with Preparation for National Board Certification
Requirement Description
|
Credit Hours |
| I. Basic Reading Endorsement (RDG) |
21 |
The Advanced Reading Endorsement requires completion of the Basic Reading Endorsement.
| MED 612 |
Models and Processes of Literacy (3) |
|
| MED 630 |
Children's/Adolescent Literature (3) |
|
| MED 631 |
Writing in the Classroom (3) |
|
| MED 632 |
Assessment & Intervention of Reading Processes (3) |
|
| MED 633 |
Advanced Reading Comprehension (3) |
|
| MED 636 |
Early Literacy Instruction (3) |
|
| MED 658 |
Reading and Writing in the Content Area (3) |
|
|
|
| II. Preparation for National Board Certification |
10 |
| MED 640 |
Introduction to NBPTS Certification (2) |
|
| MED 642 |
Communities, Schools & Families in a Diverse Society (3) |
|
| MED 672 |
Instructional Technology (3) |
|
| MED 678 |
Action Research for NBPTS Certification (2) |
|
|
|
| III. Advanced Reading Endorsement (RDGA) |
13 |
This program is designed for students who already hold a teaching license and have completed the Basic Reading Endorsement at Westminster College or a regionally accredited institution.
| MED 608C |
Supervision and Staff Development in Reading Instruction (3) |
|
| MED 608D |
Advanced Reading Research (2) |
|
| MED 650 |
Introduction to Research Methods (2) |
|
| MED 679 |
Research Methodologies (3) |
|
| MED 680 |
Research Project (3) |
|
|
|
| TOTAL HOURS FOR THE RDGA ENDORSEMENT FOLLOWED BY COMPLETION OF M.Ed. with National Board Preparation |
44 |
Recommended Plan of Study for MED with Advanced Reading Endorsement with National Board Preparation
| |
Fall Semester |
Spring Semester |
Summer Semester |
| Year 1 |
|
MED 640
MED 642 |
MED 612
MED 630
MED 650 |
| Year 2 |
MED 636
MED 679 |
MED 632
MED 658 |
MED 672
MED 631
MED 608D |
| Year 3 |
MED 678
MED 633 |
MED 680 |
MED 608C |
English as a Second Language Endorsement followed by completion of M.Ed. with Preparation for National Board Certification
Requirement Description
|
Credit Hours |
| I. English as a Second Language Endorsement (ESL) |
18 |
This program is designed for students who already hold a teaching license and a bachelor's degree, and are seeking to become qualified to be an ESL teacher at the elementary or secondary level. Students must be admitted to the M.Ed. program.
| MED 621 |
Foundations of ESOL Instruction (3) |
|
| MED 622 |
Language Acquisition and Development (3) |
|
| MED 623 |
Instructional Methods for English Learners (3) |
|
| MED 624 |
Content Area Instruction for English Learners (3) |
|
| MED 625 |
Assessment for English Learners (3) |
|
| MED 642 |
Communities, Schools & Families in a Diverse Society (3) |
|
|
|
| II. Preparation for National Board Certification |
7 |
| MED 640 |
Introduction to NBPTS Certification (2) |
|
| MED 672 |
Instructional Technology (3) |
|
| MED 678 |
Action Research for NBPTS Certification (2) |
|
|
|
| III. Project |
8 |
| MED 650 |
Introduction to Research Methods (2) |
|
| MED 679 |
Research Methodologies (3) |
|
| MED 680 |
Research Project (3) |
|
|
|
| TOTAL HOURS FOR THE ESL ENDORSEMENT FOLLOWED BY COMPLETION OF M.Ed. with National Board Preparation |
33 |
Recommended Plan of Study for M.Ed. with ESL Endorsement and National Board Preparation
| |
Fall Semester |
Spring Semester |
Summer Semester |
| Year 1 |
|
MED 640
MED 642 |
MED 621
MED 622
MED 650 |
| Year 2 |
MED 623
MED 679 |
MED 624
MED 625 |
MED 672 |
| Year 3 |
MED 678 |
MED 680 |
|
Special Education Endorsement followed by completion of M.Ed. with Preparation for National Board Certification
Requirement Description
|
Credit Hours |
| I. Special Education Endorsement (SPED) |
22 |
|
Students who select this area of specialization must hold a teaching license and complete the full Special Education Endorsement program. Graduates will be licensed to teach K–12 students with mild to moderate disabilities or severe disabilities.
| SPED 503 |
Roles of the Special Educator |
3 |
| SPED 508 |
Principles and Application of Special Education Assessment |
3 |
| SPED 577 |
Facilitating Services Across Disciplines |
3 |
| SPED 585 |
Behavioral Supports in Special Education |
3 |
| SPED 590 |
Student Teaching in Special Education |
4 |
| |
|
| Students preparing for Mild/Moderate Special Education take: |
6 |
| SPED 535 |
Methods of Instruction and Curriculum for K-6 Mild/Moderate Special Education I (3) |
|
| SPED 540 |
Methods of Instruction and Curriculum for 7-12 Mild/Moderate Special Education II (3) |
|
| |
|
|
| Students preparing for Severe Special Education take: |
6 |
| SPED 536 |
Methods of Instruction and Curriculum for K-6 Severe Special Education I (3) |
|
| SPED 541 |
Methods of Instruction and Curriculum for 7-12 Severe Special Education II (3) |
|
|
|
| II. Preparation for National Board Certification |
10 |
| MED 640 |
Introduction to NBPTS Certification (2) |
|
| MED 642 |
Communities, Schools & Families in a Diverse Society (3) |
|
| MED 672 |
Instructional Technology (3) |
|
| MED 678 |
Action Research for NBPTS Certification (2) |
|
|
|
| III. Project |
8 |
| MED 650 |
Introduction to Research Methods (2) |
|
| MED 679 |
Research Methodologies (3) |
|
| MED 680 |
Research Project (3) |
|
|
|
| TOTAL HOURS FOR THE SPED ENDORSEMENT FOLLOWED BY COMPLETION OF M.Ed. with National Board Preparation |
40 |
Recommended Plan of Study for MED with Special Education Endorsement and National Board Preparation
| |
Fall Semester |
Spring Semester |
Summer Semester |
| Year 1 |
SPED 503
|
MED 640
SPED 508 |
MED 650
SPED 577 |
| Year 2 |
SPED 679
SPED 585 |
MED 642
SPED 535 or 536 |
MED 672 |
| Year 3 |
MED 678
SPED 540 or 541 |
MED 680
SPED 590 |
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