Master of Education (M.Ed.) - L

M.Ed. Core Courses

 Required core courses (17 - 18 credits):

• EDU 6540 - Advanced Studies in Learning Theory Credit(s): 3
• EDU 6550 - Foundations and Issues in Education Credit(s): 3
• EDU 6565 - Curriculum Development and Management Credit(s): 3
• EDU 6490 - Technology for Educators Credit(s): 3

• Note: EDU 6490 required for Educational Technology Concentration

• OR

• EDU 5480 - Science and Technology Credit(s): 3

• Note: EDU-5480 required for Initial Licensure - Elementary Education Concentration

• EDU 6570 - Research Methods Credit(s): 3
• EDU 6890 - Research Practicum/Final Project Credit(s): 2-3

Curriculum and Instruction Concentration

The M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction concentration is designed to provide students with in-depth study of curriculum and instruction, contemporary issues, a critical perspective for evaluating these and future developments, and to empower students as advocates for best practice in education.

Students will design a Study Plan to meet their needs with the graduate advisor.

Minimum credits required for program: 36 

In addition to the required core courses (16 - 18 credits), take:

• Elective coursework approved by advisor  18 - 20 credits

Specialization in Content Area Concentration

Students can pursue advanced content area in English/language arts, mathematics, social studies, and/or science at Lyndon. This specialization enables a student to more deeply explore a focused area of interest.

Students will design a Study Plan to meet their needs with the graduate advisor.

Minimum credits required for program: 36 

In addition to the required core course (16 - 18 credits), take:

• Elective coursework approved by advisor: 18 - 20 credits

Special Education Concentration

The Special Education concentration is for educators who currently hold licensure in special education or who seek to further their understanding of this complex field. The degree program provides an opportunity for students to develop a Plan of Study that focuses on a broad exploration of the field or an in-depth study of topics such as learning disabilities, behavior management, or assessment. 

Minimum credits required for program: 36

In addition to the required core courses (16 - 18 credit hours), take*:

*(Students who have taken these courses as undergraduates at Lyndon State College may substitute other special education courses for these requirements.)

• EDU 5170 - Teaching Students with Emotional and Behavioral Disabilities Credit(s): 3
• EDU 5470 - Reading Disabilities I Credit(s): 3
• EDU 5115 - Teaching Students w/Special Needs - Secondary Emphasis Credit(s): 3

• OR

• EDU 5110 - Teaching Students with Special Needs: Elementary Emphasis Credit(s): 3
• EDU 5450 - Assessment of Exceptional Students Credit(s): 3

• In addition to the above, take 8 credits of elective coursework approved by advisor

Initial Licensure - Elementary Concentration

Those wishing to pursue Initial Licensure - Elementary Education Concentration at the graduate level must:

• Be admitted to the graduate program;
• Have a liberal studies major or its equivalent with a “B” average in the liberal studies courses (Those interested in this option should meet with the graduate advisor to determine whether additional liberal studies courses are required to satisfy the Highly Qualified Teacher requirements.);
• Pass both Praxis I and II. Praxis I and II should be taken early in the program because passing scores are required to enroll in the Internship.

Minimum credits required for the program: 40

In addition to the required core courses (and the liberal studies requirement), take:
 

• EDU 5350 - Child Development Credit(s): 3

• OR PSY-3050 Child Development

• EDU 5223 - Differentiating Instruction, Assessment, and Special Education Law Credit(s): 3
• EDU 5310 - Reading and Language Arts Credit(s): 3
• EDU 6190 - Mathematics in the Elementary Classroom Credit(s): 3
• EDU 5380 - Social Studies Methods Credit(s): 2
• EDU 5135 - Developing a Positive Classroom Climate Credit(s): 2
• EDU 5190 - Observation and Participation Credit(s): 1

• Required only for students in the initial licensure concentration without documentation of 60 hours of observation.  

• EDU 6850 - Elementary Teaching Internship Credit(s): 6

Initial Licensure - Secondary Education Concentration

Those wishing to pursue Initial Licensure Secondary Education at the graduate level must:

• Be admitted to the graduate program; 
• Have a liberal studies major or its equivalent with a “B” average in the liberal studies courses (Those interested in this option should meet with the graduate advisor to determine whether additional liberal studies courses are required to satisfy the Highly Qualified Teacher requirements.)
• Pass both Praxis I and II. Praxis I and II should be taken early in the program because passing scores are required to enroll in the Internship.

Minimum credits required for the program: 36-41

In addition to the required core courses (and the liberal studies requirement), take:
 

• EDU 5040 - Adolescent Development Credit(s): 3

• OR PSY-3260  Adolescent Development

• EDU 5250 - Literacy Development in the Content Area Credit(s): 3
• EDU 5115 - Teaching Students w/Special Needs - Secondary Emphasis Credit(s): 3
• EDU 6285 - Methods in Teaching Secondary Science Credit(s): 3

• OR

• EDU 6286 - Methods in Teaching Secondary English Credit(s): 3

• OR

• EDU 6287 - Methods in Teaching Secondary Social Studies Credit(s): 3

• OR

• MAT 5320 - Methods of Teaching Mathematics Credit(s): 3
• EDU 5190 - Observation and Participation Credit(s): 1

• Required only for students in the initial licensure concentration without documentation of 60 hours of observation.

• EDU 6830 - Secondary Teaching Internship Credit(s): 6

•  In addition to the above, take 1 to 6 credits of elective coursework approved by advisor 

Reading/English Language Arts Specialist Endorsement

Candidates are required to develop an 18 credit study plan including the 3 credit internship designed to enable the candidates to meet the competencies required for this endorsement. In addition, candidates take the graduate core which includes integration of technology into education. Candidates will complete an Endorsement Portfolio to document competencies required for the endorsement.

This endorsement is limited to those who hold or who are eligible to hold endorsements in early childhood, elementary education, middle grades, the secondary content areas, special education, or English as a Second Language.

Minimum credits required for this program: 36

In addition to the required core courses (18 credits), take:
 

• EDU 6910 - Teaching Children to Read Credit(s): 3
• EDU 6045 - Developing Literacy Skills K-6 Credit(s): 3
• EDU 5250 - Literacy Development in the Content Area Credit(s): 3
• EDU 5470 - Reading Disabilities I Credit(s): 3
• EDU 6885 - Literacy Practicum Credit(s): 3

•  In addition to the above, take 3 credits of coursework approved by advisor. 

Educational Technology Concentration

Choose a minimum of 18 credits from the following:

• EDU 6135 - Legal and Ethical Issues in Education Credit(s): 3
• EDU 6485 - Technology for Educational Assessment Credit(s): 3
• EDU 6495 - Tools of Educational Technology Credit(s): 3
• EDU 6435 - Change Management Credit(s): 3
• EDU 6487 - Business of Educational Technology Credit(s): 3
• DES 5030 - Fundamentals of Web Design Credit(s): 3
• EDU 6710 - Special Topics in Educational Technology Credit(s): 1-3