MASTER OF EDUCATION IN COOPERATION WITH THE INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE
Curriculum
There are four components to the M.Ed. in Advanced Teaching program:
- Core Courses
- Specialization Core Courses
- Specialization Elective Courses
- Capstone Course
List of Courses Offered
| Course Code | Course Name | Prerequisites | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDUC 5210 |
Learning Theory and Implications for Instruction
|
None | 3 |
| EDUC 5220 |
Curriculum Design and Instructional Decision Making
|
None | 3 |
| EDUC 5240 |
Creating Positive Classroom Environments
|
None | 3 |
| EDUC 5710 |
Understanding Barriers to Learning
|
EDUC 5240 EDUC 5220 EDUC 5210 |
3 |
| EDUC 5440 |
Assessment and Evaluation
|
None | 3 |
| EDUC 5711 |
Teaching for Diverse and Inclusive Classrooms
|
EDUC 5240 EDUC 5220 EDUC 5210 |
3 |
| EDUC 5810 |
Living and Learning Globally
|
None | 3 |
| EDUC 5010 |
Education in Context: History, Philosophy and Sociology
|
None | 3 |
| EDUC 5470 |
Research in Education
|
None | 3 |
| EDUC 5410 |
Child Development (Specialization Core)
|
None | 3 |
| EDUC 5270 |
Instructional Techniques for the Elementary and Middle School Classroom (Specialization Core)
|
None | 3 |
| EDUC 5271 |
Advanced Practices for Teaching Elementary and Middle School Literacy (Elective)
|
None | 3 |
| EDUC 5272 |
Advanced Practices for Teaching the STEM Fields at the Elementary and Middle School Levels (Elective)
|
None | 3 |
| EDUC 5420 |
Adolescent Development (Specialization Core)
|
None | 3 |
| EDUC 5280 |
Instructional Techniques for the Secondary School Classroom (Specialization Core)
|
None | 3 |
| EDUC 5281 |
Advanced Practices for Teaching Literature and Writing at the Secondary Level (Elective)
|
None | 3 |
| EDUC 5282 |
Advanced Practices for Teaching the STEM Fields at the Secondary Level (Elective)
|
None | 3 |
| EDUC 5910 |
Applied Professional Inquiry
|
EDUC 5470; final term of study | 3 |
| EDUC 5995 |
IB Internship
|
EDUC 5470; final term of study | 3 |
The M.Ed. Program Specializations:
Students must choose to specialize in either:
- Elementary/Middle School Education, or
- Secondary Education
Students in either specialization will be required to complete two (2) core specialization courses, and one (1) elective course as part of the 13 required courses. Students may choose to complete both specializations. In this case, students will be required to complete all 6 specialization courses, which increases the program requirements to a minimum of 16 courses.
Specializations Students must choose to specialize in either Elementary and Middle School Level teaching, or Secondary level teaching.
- Students in either specialization will be required to complete two (2) core specialization courses, and one (1) elective course as part of the 13 required courses.
- Students may choose to specialize in both Elementary and Middle School Level Teaching and Secondary Level Teaching, and in this case will be required to take all required courses from each specialization track (two (2) specialization core courses and one (1) elective from each track), leading to a minimum of 16 required courses.
M.Ed. – Advanced Teaching at the Elementary and Middle School Level (grades K-8):
- Students wishing to focus on advanced teaching at the elementary and middle school level complete the following program of study.
- Specialization Core Courses (2 courses required)
- EDUC 5410 Child Development
- EDUC 5270 Instructional Techniques for the Elementary and Middle School Classroom.
- Electives (1 course required)
- EDUC 5271 Advanced Practices for Teaching Elementary and Middle School Literacy
- EDUC 5272 Advanced Practices for Teaching the STEM Fields at the Elementary and Middle School Levels
M.Ed. – Advanced Teaching at the Secondary Level (grades 6-12):
- Students wishing to focus on advanced teaching at the secondary level complete the following program of study.
- Specialization Core Courses (2 courses required) `
- EDUC 5420 Adolescent Development
- EDUC 5280 Instructional Techniques for the Secondary School Classroom.
- Electives (1 course required)
- EDUC 5281 Advanced Practices for Teaching Literature and Writing at the Secondary Level
- EDUC 5282 Advanced Practices for Teaching the STEM Fields at the Secondary Level Levels
While our internship is not mandatory; those who take the internship must complete a total of 42 credits if enrolled in one specialization, or 51 credits if enrolled in both specializations. Students who do not take the internship will be required to take a total of 39 credits if enrolled in one specialization, or 48 credits if enrolled in both specializations.