Field-Based, Master of Education

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This program is currently under review. Please consult the School of Graduate Studies for more information.

Purpose:

This program offers experienced teachers an opportunity to refresh their knowledge and skills in the field. They will gain perspective on their daily work by joining with other experienced teachers and with the instructors in examining the theory and practice of education. New teachers who wish to develop successful techniques are also welcome.

Prerequisites:

Bachelor of Arts or Science degree

An official undergraduate transcript with grades of merit

Satisfactory scores on either the Graduate Record Examination or the Miller Analogies Test

Professional Licensure or written statement indicating the student is not seeking endorsement for a license as a result of this program

Program Requirements

Educational Foundations (3 Credits)

EDU 717 - Advanced Foundations of Education

Diversity and Exceptionality (6 Credits)

Reading and Language (3 Credits)

EDU 814 - Reading and Writing in the Content Areas or
EDU 729 - Reading and Writing in the Classroom or
EDU 749 - Problems in Teaching Reading or
EDU_____(Literacy Elective)

Research (9 Credits)

Professional Courses (6 Credits)

Electives (9 Credits)

Three electives selected in consultation with the program coordinator.

Total Credits for the Degree: 36

Additional Information and Notes

Salem State College offers this program in conjunction with the Northeast Consortium for Staff Development.