Department of Teacher Education and Administration Master’s Programs480/727-1103SUTON 240E
Bette S. Bergeron, Interim Chair LecturersFoley, Oliver, Prest, Rinkol, Rome
The master’s programs offered through the Department of Teacher Education and Administration include the MEd in Curriculum and Instruction, MEd in Educational Administration and Supervision, and MEd in Special Education. Each of these programs prepares scholarly professionals to become educational leaders in their communities and the state. The programs embed the mission of the Polytechnic campus to prepare individuals through applied and practical experiences. Included within these programs are options for a variety of state endorsements; these options are planned in conjunction with the graduate advisor. AdmissionCandidates must be admitted to the Division of Graduate Studies and to the Polytechnic campus Education program. Admission does require that candidates have a minimum 3.00 GPA from previous postsecondary programs. Applicants with grades below minimum levels may be considered for provisional admittance when evidence exists of the candidate’s potential for outstanding performance in a master’s program. Additional requirements include submitting a résumé and three letters of recommendation. For complete application information, call the Education office at 480/727-1103, or see the Web site at www.poly.asu.edu/ecollege/education. ExaminationsAll MEd programs require successful completion of a written comprehensive examination or applied project. This requirement must be fulfilled in conjunction with the Education programs at the Polytechnic campus (i.e., applied project courses cannot be transferred). Written examinations focus on the specialized content of the specific MEd program of study and are administered and evaluated by program faculty. Applied projects are approved by and developed under the guidance of program faculty. If the student should fail the written examination or applied project, the student must seek approval for reexamination or resubmission of the project from the supervisory committee and the Division of Graduate Studies. Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction The MEd in Curriculum and Instruction is designed specifically for practicing educators. This degree includes three areas of concentration: English as a second language (ESL), instructional media in K – 12 schools, and professional studies. The ESL concentration includes the course work and practicum experiences required for the state of Arizona’s full ESL endorsement. The concentration in instructional media provides educators with the opportunity to develop skills in a variety of areas, including instructional technology, video editing, and school resource media. The professional studies concentration is highly flexible, and affords students the opportunity to focus on an academic content area that best suits their professional needs. For example, with this concentration students can pursue endorsements in reading, gifted education, and early childhood education. There is also a new area of emphasis on science education; the course work is designed to prepare students to become highly qualified in this critical content area. Program of StudyThe MEd degree in Curriculum and Instruction requires 30 semester hours of course work, including the following: Total 30Students are encouraged to plan their program of study in consultation with the graduate advisor, particularly when they are pursuing one of the state’s endorsements as part of the degree program. The program of study is approved by the student’s supervisory committee and the Division of Graduate Studies, and should be filed as early as possible. Master of Education in Educational Administration and Supervision The focus of the MEd in Educational Administration and Supervision is to prepare educators for administrative roles in pre-K – 12 schools, specifically as principals. The degree requires 36 semester hours of course work, including the practicum and experiences required by the state for administrative certification. The program is aligned with the national ISSLC standards for school leaders. Program of StudyThe MEd degree in Educational Administration and Supervision requires 36 semester hours of course work, including the following: Total 36In this program, students have the option of seeking state certification as a pre-K – 12 school administrator; this is not a requirement of the program, however. Students who are seeking the state’s administrative credential must work closely with their graduate advisor to ensure that all required course work and experiences for certification are met within their program of study. Students must also meet additional state requirements for certification, including (but not limited to) three years of classroom teaching and successful completion of the state’s administrative exam, before becoming certified as a school administrator. As these requirements do change, students are responsible for remaining in contact with the Department of Education’s certification office to ensure that all current requirements are being met. Master of Education in Special Education The MEd in Special Education is currently in development and will be offered beginning in the spring semester of 2007. This degree will include an option for state certification in pre-K – 12 cross-categorical special education. Students interested in the MEd in Special Education should call the school at 480/727-1103 for updates on its implementation. Courses Early Childhood East (EAC); Education east (EDC) English as a Second Language (ELL); Instructional Media (IMD) Omnibus Courses. For an explanation of courses offered but not specifically listed in this catalog, see Omnibus Courses.
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