The Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree serves people in the field of education. The program is designed to enable practitioners to develop the competencies of accomplished teaching according to the National Board of Professional Teaching standards. Students who wish to pursue the M.Ed. degree must hold or be eligible to hold a current teaching license or certificate.
Teaching is in a continuous state of development, and the education of excellent teachers is an ongoing process. Individuals who wish to achieve their full potential as teachers continue to strive for both depth and breadth of knowledge and skills in their discipline. The M.Ed. program objectives focus on mastery in six areas: curriculum, research, diversity, assessment, technology and reflection. Five of these areas correspond to the program core and reflection is infused throughout the program.
The master teacher will:
- develop and deliver curriculum based on theoretical foundations of the discipline;
- analyze, utilize, and conduct research critically;
- identify developmental and individual differences and adjust practices accordingly;
- monitor and assess pupil learning;
- demonstrate the use of technology in support of teaching and learning;
- reflect upon and evaluate his/her own practices.
The majority of students completing this program continue to work and advance in public school systems throughout the region. Those specializing in special education have also gone on to work in the private sector for state agencies, hospitals and mental health organizations.
Students may choose from one of the following concentrations:
- Elementary Education
- Secondary Education
- Special Education
- Literacy
- Teaching and Learning (for individuals pursuing or holding alternative teaching certification)
Courses for this program are offered in a variety of formats to provide convenient accessibility. Class times and formats include:
- Daytime
- Evening
- Weekend
- Interactive Television (ITV)
Cameron University also offers some of the academic requirements for certification as a school counselor at the elementary and secondary level through a cooperative agreement with East Central University. Up to 15 of the required 32 hours may be taken at Cameron! The remainder must be ECU courses, but may be taken through interactive television (ITV) in Lawton and Duncan. You may contact the Graduate Recruiter, Elizabeth Terrazas-Carillo, at 580-581-5489 or graduate@cameron.edu, for more information about this joint program.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE M.ED. PROGRAM
- Meet all requirements for admission to the Office of Graduate Studies
- Hold a valid teaching license/certificate
- Cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0
- Two recommendation forms with dispositions
M. ED. ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
A minimum of 33 semester hours credit in approved graduate-level courses are required for the M.Ed.
Part 1 - CORE COURSES (15 hours)
EDUC 5103 Introduction to Graduate Research
EDUC 5143 Multiculturalism and American Ed.
EDUC 5273 Advanced Tests and Measurement
EDUC 5913 Multimedia in the Classroom
One of the following curriculum courses is required:
- EDUC 5333 Elementary Curr Devel/ Practicum OR
- EDUC 5343 Secondary Curr Devel/Practicum
Part II - CONCENTRATION (18 hours)
1. Elementary Education:
EDUC 5443 Adv Studies of Communication Skills in Elem School Curriculum
EDUC 5463 Elementary School Social Studies
EDUC 5473 Adv Studies in Science
EDUC 5483 Diagnosis of Arithmetical Difficulties
A 3-credit hour practicum is required.
2. Secondary Education:
EDUC 5073 Adv Methods in Secondary Ed
EDUC 5663 Teaching Reading in the Content Area
SPED 5413 Instr Methods for Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities
EDUC 5523 Learning Theories
EDUC 5553 Communicating through Websites
A 3-credit hour practicum is required.
3. Special Education:
SPED 5413 Instr Methods for Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities
SPED 5223 Adv Assessment and Eval in Sp Ed
SPED 5723 Curriculum for Exceptional Individuals
SPED 5203 Children and Youth with Special Needs
SPED 5263 Hist/Modern Foundations of Sp Ed
3-credit hours of practicum selected from:
- SPED 5621-4 Mild/Moderate Disabilities OR
- SPED 5641-4 Severe/Profound Disabilities
4. Literacy: *Note: the M.Ed. option in literacy does not lead to state certification as a Reading Specialist. A new M.Ed. program in Reading beginning Fall, 2007 will allow a graduate to sit for the Reading Specialist examination.
EDUC 5623 Theoretical Found. of Reading
EDUC 5603 Methods of Teaching Reading
EDUC 5643 Adv Diagnosis of Reading Difficulties
EDUC 5613 Reading Curriculum Devel K-12
EDUC 5663 Teaching Reading in Content Area
EDUC 5653 Practicum Reading I
5. Teaching and Learning: (available Fall, 2007)
EDUC 5713 Adv. Found. Teaching in Secondary School
EDUC 5073 Adv Methods in Secondary Ed
During their second semester, the student must complete 2 6-hour internships OR 2 3-hour practicum courses and 2 guided electives
Internship Options (choose 2):
- EDUC 5746 Middle School/Junior High
- EDUC 5746 Senior High
- EDUC 5746 Elementary School (K-12)
- EDUC 5746 Secondary School (K-12)
Guided Electives
- EDUC 5663 Teaching Reading Content Area
- SPED 5413 Instr Methods for Students with Mild/Moderate Disabilities
- EDUC 5523 Learning Theories
OTHER PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Requirements must be completed within the first 9 hours in the M.Ed. program:
- Passing score on English Proficiency Exam or grade of "C" or better in ENGL 5003 English Usage and Composition for Graduate Students
- Grade of "C" or better in EDUC 5103 Intro to Graduate Research
- GPA of 3.0 on all graduate work in the program
- Two acceptable dispositional assessments from departmental faculty
Requirements that must be completed within the first 21 hours in the program:
- Two acceptable disposition assessments from school-based faculty
- Passing score on mid-program portfolio
- GPA of 3.0 on all graduate work in the program
Requirements for program completion:
- GPA of 3.0 on all graduate work in the program
- Completion of all required field components, practica, and/or internships
- Passing score on exit-program portfolio
- Passing score on Analysis of Growth paper
- Completion of Exit Interview Survey
- Acceptable dispositional assessment by one faculty member who specializes in student's field.
For questions about program requirements, please consult with the Education Graduate Advisor.
