The Master of Arts in Education (MA in Ed) is a minimum 36 semester credit hour program with the exception of special education, which is 45 semester credit hours, school psychology, which is 62 credit hours, and speech-language pathology, which is 60 semester credit hours (unavailable for new student admission). Additionally, graduate level courses may be applicable toward an advanced post master's program such as the certificate of advance graduate studies (CAGS) in early childhood, educational leadership, education intervention, school guidance counseling, special education - cross-categorical, school psychology, and speech-language psychology(unavailable for new student admission). The program has been created to provide graduates with the skills and knowledge necessary to: Improve and enhance their teaching and services to students. Provide their students with an enhanced learning environment. Prepare and plan for change in the schools. Assist schools and the community to improve education for all students. Assess outcomes of school curricula, programs, services, and activities. Assume leadership roles in education. Engage in continued professional growth. The Master of Arts in Education consists of no less than 36 semester credit hours of formal coursework designed to help the adult student acquire subject matter mastery, apply knowledge and conduct research in various areas within the field of education. The program of study consists of foundation courses (including a Master's Research Project) and concentration courses.
Foundation Courses 15 semester credit hours