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Master of Education - Elementary Science Emphasis, M.Ed

Requirements

The Master of Education Degree (M.Ed.) at Utah Valley University is an applied master’s program aimed at building the instructional skills and professional competency of teachers. The Earned Endorsement Emphasis is for teachers who have previously earned an endorsement from the Utah State Board of Education (USBE). The following endorsements are accepted at UVU: Elementary Arts Integration, Elementary Mathematics, Elementary Science, Elementary STEM, English as a Second Language (ESL), Reading I, Gifted & Talented, and Educational Technology. Up to 12 (5000-level) credits from a recently completed endorsement may be applied toward the M.Ed.  Please note - all applicable coursework from the endorsement must be completed within the three years prior to admission to the M.Ed. The M.Ed. program emphasizes coursework that prepares teachers to become instructional leaders, with classes in advanced pedagogy, subject matter content, curriculum design, and assessment. Core coursework in research methods is required of participants in all options, however, students select a topic for a culminating project according to their interest and endorsement area.

Total Program Credits: 36

Matriculation Requirements:
  1. Application for admission.
  2. Bachelor degree from an accredited institution.
  3. Overall grade point average in undergraduate work of 3.0 or higher or have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher for the last 60 semester hours of college or university credit.
  4. Interview with School of Education Graduate Committee.
  5. Three professional letters of recommendation.

Preference will be given to individuals who have at least one year of successful teaching experience in grades K-12. A one-year internship will count as the preferred year of successful teaching.

Preference will be given to practicing teachers who have access to an established classroom. 

Discipline Core Requirements: 12 Credits
  EDUC 6100 Research Methodology 3
  EDUC 6110 Applied Statistics for Education 3
  EDUC 6200 Masters Project 3
  EDUC 691R Project I 1
  EDUC 692R Project II 1
  EDUC 693R Project III 1
Emphasis Requirements: 24 Credits
Students bring in 12 credits from 5000 level courses earned through Elementary Science Endorsement 12
  EDUC 6320 21st Century Instruction and Assessment 3
  EDUC 6330 Diversity and Differentiation in the Classroom 3
  EDUC 6300 Curriculum Design 3
or EDUC 6412 Adult Learning--Theory and Practice  
Choose one of the following 3
  EDUC 6411 Instructional Coaching (undefined)  
  EDUC 6311 Introduction to Exceptional Students (undefined)  
  EDUC 6082 Equitable Technology Integration for Practitioners (3)  

 

Graduation Requirements

  1. Complete all courses with a grade of B- or better with an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher.
  2. Graduate project accepted by School of Education Graduate Committee.
  3. Graduate project completed and accepted by the School of Education Graduate Committee.
  4. Courses and project requirements must be finished within a five year period. No courses will apply toward graduation that are older than five years. 

Graduation Plan

This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track

Semester 1 Course Title Credit Hours
12 credits from 5000 level courses earned through state endorsement in Elementary STEM 12
EDUC 6100 Research Methodology 3
EDUC 6320 21st Century Instruction and Assessment 3
  Semester total: 18
Semester 2 Course Title Credit Hours
EDUC 6200 Masters Project 3
EDUC 691R Project I 1
  Semester total: 4
Semester 3 Course Title Credit Hours
EDUC 6330 Diversity and Differentiation in the Classroom 3
EDUC 692R Project II 1
  Semester total: 4
Semester 4 Course Title Credit Hours
EDUC 6110 Applied Statistics for Education 3
EDUC 6300 Curriculum Design 3
  Semester total: 6
Semester 5 Course Title Credit Hours
EDUC 693R Project III 1
EDUC 6411 Instructional Coaching 3
  Semester total: 4
  Degree total: 36

Department

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Program Details

Program Learning Outcomes
  1. Plan curriculum and design instruction to enhance student learning.
  2. Engage and support all students in learning.
  3. Assess and evaluate student learning.
  4. Demonstrate professionalism to support student learning
  5. Engage in research related to effective Elementary Science instruction
  6. Demonstrate skill in teaching the Utah Elementary Science standards
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