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Education - General (MSE)

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EducationMSE - Master of Science in Education
Completion requirement
Develop an approved program of study in conjunction with your assigned graduate adviser and submit to the SOE Office of Graduate and Innovative Programs
Earn 30 credits in Graduate Courses

Fifteen of these credits must be at the 700 level

Earn at least 12 credits from the following:

EDUC 790 should be taken for 3 credits with the following topics only: Pluralism, Issues and Trends in Education; Teaching with Integrity, Engagement, Excellence, and Equity.

Complete ANY of the following Courses:

Note: EDUC 751 is only available for Reading 317 Licensure.

Complete Electives

Any graduate-level course

Complete a thesis or comprehensive portfolio prior to applying for graduation

(These credits may count towards the 15-Credit Elective requirement above)

  • Thesis Option: The thesis can be qualitative or quantitative research. It requires an oral proposal with your lead thesis adviser, a written thesis, and an oral final defense. You may repeat enrollment in EDUC 799 (Thesis) each semester in which you are involved in your thesis, until the 6-credit requirement is completed.

  • Comprehensive Portfolio Option: If you elect to not complete a thesis, you will be required to complete a comprehensive portfolio developed throughout the program. You will be provided with portfolio guidelines.