M.A. in Education

Provide in-depth understanding of the reading acquisition process and current issues in reading research related to preliterate and emergent readers through observation and analysis of reading and written language development.

Provide in-depth understanding and application of scientifically-based methods of teaching reading comprehension vocabulary, and fluency.

Screen, diagnose, and monitor student progress in reading and writing to inform instruction and build home-school partnerships that promote reading and writing.

Apply concepts, methods, and practices related to curriculum, assessment of learning, and teaching in content areas.

Recognize needs for a successful classroom environment and apply strategies to support learning.

Study and apply standards-based curriculum and assessment practices.

Analyze, evaluate, and apply methods for developing effective reading and writing strategies that improve student academic achievement in the content area.

Investigate the research and theory of 21st Century Skills as they affect the education program. Develop effective teaching strategies through theory and simulation.

Provide in-depth understanding and application of research based methods of teaching writing as they apply to cognitive processes and socio-cultural context for diverse students.

Work in a secondary school setting over the course of the year, in collaboration with mentor teachers. This course can be repeated twice for credit.

Work in a K-12 school setting over the course of the year, in collaboration with mentor teachers. This course can be repeated twice for credit.

Outlines lesson planning that accounts for accommodations, modifications, and adaptive technologies. Discusses the importance of self-advocacy in assisting students with individualized education plans. Addresses classroom management and organizational strategies needed for compliance with federal regulations.

Encapsulates the process of assessing the eligibility of a student for an individualized education plan (IEP) from referral to the creation of a plan. Details the various parts of the IEP that are federally mandated and the programs that students with specialized plan are eligible for under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act.

Examine and apply research-based teaching strategies that promote mathematics learning.

Provides an overview of the various collaborations required of teachers who work with students on individualized education plans. Students will consider insights and strategies for productive, respectful engagement with various stakeholders, including paraprofessionals, families, community members, healthcare workers, teacher/colleagues, administration and special service providers.

Provides a link between the student’s classroom experience which includes student’s collaboration with mentor teachers, and clinical coach. Addresses lesson implementation, teacher evaluation, professional development, education ethics, and caseload management. Students develop and monitor progress on instructional goals with input from support team.

Work in an elementary school setting over the course of the year, in collaboration with mentor teachers. This course can be repeated twice for credit.

This course provides a study of cognitive development as it impacts different learners’ ability to access academic content. Participants will build a foundation of understanding from which they will develop skills, strategies and resources that they can then apply in their teaching to address the complex challenges of meeting the diverse learning needs of all students.

This course provides an overview of theoretical principles, instructional strategies, and assessment strategies for working with students who are English learners and come from culturally diverse backgrounds. The content and standards covered in this course are required of teachers who work with students served in EL programs. Students will learn to work respectfully and productively with English learners, their families, community members, teachers/colleagues, administrators and special service providers. Prerequisite: Admission to M.A. in Education Program.

This course provides an overview of the theory and research on second-language learning and research-based strategies for working with culturally and linguistically diverse learners in general education settings for K-12 teachers. The content and standards covered in this course are essential for teachers who work with culturally and linguistically diverse students. Considerable attention is paid to how to work respectfully and productively with English learners, their families, community members, teachers/colleagues, administrators and special service providers.

Provides learners the opportunity to understand the importance of diversity in academic content areas. Addresses how curriculum is developed through understanding of state academic standards, cross curriculum teaching methods, ways of providing curriculum that is culturally responsive, and differentiating for the varied backgrounds of the classroom.

Provides in-depth understanding of the reading acquisition process and current issues in reading research related to preliterate and emergent readers through observation and analysis of reading and written language development.Students will increase understanding and application of scientifically-based methods of teaching reading comprehension, vocabulary and fluency. Prerequisite: Admission to M.A. degree in Education Program.

Students consider the historical perspectives on the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act ( IDEA ) and related legislation. Emphasis place on the importance of current trends and research in the various special services in public education. Also covers various exceptionalities and associated needs, along with current understanding of basic human growth and development.

Addresses ways of screening, diagnosing, and monitoring student progress in reading and writing to inform instruction and build home-school partnerships. Students consider ways of promoting literacy through utilizing collaboration skills, creating and implementing instructional plans and monitoring student progress.