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. Currently there are eleven emphases for participants: Applied Behavioral Analysis; Educational Leadership; Educational Technology; Elementary Mathematics; Elementary STEM, English as a Second Language (ESL), Gifted and Talented Education, Higher Education Leadership, Reading I, and Teacher Leadership. 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 or area of licensure in K-12 education.
Total Program Credits: 30
| Matriculation Requirements: | |||
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. |
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| Discipline Core Requirements: | 12 Credits | ||
| EDUC 6100 | Research Methodology | 3 | |
| EDUC 6110 | Applied Statistics for Education | 3 | |
| EDUC 6200 | Masters Project | 3 | |
| EDUC 6910 | Project I | 1 | |
| EDUC 6920 | Project II | 1 | |
| EDUC 693R | Project III | 1 | |
| Emphasis Requirements: | 18 Credits | ||
| EDUC 6300 | Curriculum Design | 3 | |
| EDUC 6310 | Assessing Educational Practices | 3 | |
| EDUC 6320 | 21st Century Teaching and Learning | 3 | |
| EDUC 6330 | Diversity and Differentiation in the Classroom | 3 | |
| EDUC 6400 | Teachers as Leaders | 3 | |
| EDUC 6410 | Contemporary Issues | 3 | |
Graduation Requirements:
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.
Milestone courses (pre-requisites for a course in one of the subsequent semesters) are marked in red and italicized.
| Semester 1 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| EDUC 6320 | 21 st Century Teaching and Learning | 3 |
| EDUC 6100 | Research Methodology | 3 |
| EDUC 6300 | Curriculum Design | 3 |
| Semester total: | 9 | |
| Semester 2 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| EDUC 6200 | Master's Project | 3 |
| EDUC 6910 | Project I | 1 |
| Semester total: | 4 | |
| Semester 3 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| EDUC 6330 | Diversity and Differentiation in the Classroom | 3 |
| EDUC 6920 | Project II | 1 |
| Semester total: | 4 | |
| Semester 4 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| EDUC 6110 | Applied Statistics for Education | 3 |
| EDUC 6410 | Contemporary Issues in Education | 3 |
| Semester total: | 6 | |
| Semester 5 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| EDUC 6310 | Assessing Educational Practices | 3 |
| Semester total: | 3 | |
| Semester 6 | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| EDUC 6400 | Teachers as Leaders | 3 |
| EDUC 693R | Project III | 1 |
| Semester total: | 4 | |
| Degree total: | 30 |
School of Education
Education Graduate Programs
Master of Education
The Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree at Utah Valley University is an applied master's degree aimed at building the instructional skill and professional competency of teachers, clinicians and administrative leaders in K-12 and higher education. The goal is to enable participants to become more proficient in selecting optimum, research-based, curriculum design strategies that best apply to specific teaching situations.
There are currently eleven emphases in the Master of Education Degree:
The M.Ed. requires 30-33 semester hours of graduate course work and completion of a culminating applied instructional project tailored to the particular interests of program participants. Participants enter the M.Ed. program in cohorts and progress through the degree program in a group. While the culminating applied instructional project is unique to each student, some course work and many class activities are done in collaboration with fellow students.
Graduate Certificate in Secondary Teaching
The Graduate Certificate in Secondary Teaching is designed for individuals who would like to receive a Utah Secondary Teaching License, and have earned a bachelor’s degree in one of the teaching major subject areas for secondary education approved by the Utah State Board of Education. This program will include the basic coursework and field experiences required of all teacher candidates for an initial teaching license, ensuring that competencies in both subject knowledge and pedagogy are met. Students completing this certificate may transfer the credits earned in this program toward an emphasis in Secondary Teaching in the Master of Education degree.
Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership
The Graduate Certificate for Educational Leadership in UVU’s School of Education (SOE) is designed to align with the current Ed Leadership emphasis in the M.Ed. The certificate will meet the needs of candidates who have previously completed a master’s degree (M.Ed) and now wish to prepare as potential administrative and instructional school leaders for Utah’s schools. Curriculum for this option will be based on the standards for administrative/supervisory endorsement from the Utah State Office of Education (USOE), and the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC). The grad certificate program will be formatted to meet the needs of adult learners, with courses offered in the evenings and in blended and online formats, but will not require them to retake core courses previously completed. The administrative/supervisory certificate will prepare leaders for 21st century schools in the areas of curriculum, instruction, and human resource administration. Course objectives will emphasize performance of school and classroom leadership functions, functional knowledge of local, state, and national educational agencies and regulations, demonstrated competencies in administrative skills, and applied understandings of current research around effective teaching, theories of learning, and educational policy. Candidates will be required to complete supervised internship work that is required by Utah code.
Admission & Retention
Application to the Program
Admission to graduate programs or permission of the Dean of the School of Education is required for enrollment in the Master of Education and Graduate Certificate courses.
Applicants should complete an online graduate application by following the application link on the UVU Web site and follow all instructions for graduate application and admission. Applications and application fees must be received by January 10 for consideration for summer semester. Students in the M.Ed. program begin with full-time coursework in the summers and part-time enrollment in the fall and spring semesters. Applicants to the K-12 Leadership emphasis will need a letter of support from their school administrator.
Required support materials received after the application deadline will delay processing of the application. The School of Education Graduate Screening Committee reviews applications and schedules interviews for applicants meeting minimum admission requirements. The Program Director of Graduate Studies for the School of Education notifies all applicants in writing of the admission decision. The University cannot guarantee a response on or before a specific date. All admission materials become the property of UVU and will not be returned to the applicant.
Reapplication
If an applicant is not admitted, s/he may reapply. All current admission requirements at the time of application must be met in order to be fully admitted to the program.
Satisfactory Progress
Continuation in the Master of Education program is determined by: (1) satisfactory progress (B- or higher) in all courses and (2) satisfactory completion
Academic Probation
A student can be recommended for academic probation for the following reason(s): (1) Failure to meet the scholarship requirements of the Graduate Program of an overall GPA of 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale) or higher, with no individual course grade lower than B-; (2) Failure to complete prescribed courses; and/or (3) Failure to adhere to University student rights and responsibilities standards.
Dismissal from the Program
A student can be dismissed from the Master of Education program for the following reason(s):
| 2020-21 Base Graduate-Tuition and General Fee Schedule | ||||||||
| Resident | Non-Resident | |||||||
| Credit Hours | Tuition | Fees | Total | Credit Hours | Tuition | Fees | Total | |
| 0.5 | 146.00 | 18.00 | 164.00 | 0.5 | 445.00 | 18.00 | 463.00 | |
| 1.0 | 292.00 | 36.00 | 328.00 | 1.0 | 890.00 | 36.00 | 926.00 | |
| 1.5 | 438.00 | 54.00 | 492.00 | 1.5 | 1,335.00 | 54.00 | 1,389.00 | |
| 2.0 | 584.00 | 72.00 | 656.00 | 2.0 | 1,780.00 | 72.00 | 1,852.00 | |
| 2.5 | 730.00 | 90.00 | 820.00 | 2.5 | 2,225.00 | 90.00 | 2,315.00 | |
| 3.0 | 876.00 | 108.00 | 984.00 | 3.0 | 2,670.00 | 108.00 | 2,778.00 | |
| 3.5 | 1,022.00 | 126.00 | 1,148.00 | 3.5 | 3,115.00 | 126.00 | 3,241.00 | |
| 4.0 | 1,168.00 | 144.00 | 1,312.00 | 4.0 | 3,560.00 | 144.00 | 3,704.00 | |
| 4.5 | 1,314.00 | 162.00 | 1,476.00 | 4.5 | 4,005.00 | 162.00 | 4,167.00 | |
| 5.0 | 1,460.00 | 180.00 | 1,640.00 | 5.0 | 4,450.00 | 180.00 | 4,630.00 | |
| 5.5 | 1,606.00 | 198.00 | 1,804.00 | 5.5 | 4,895.00 | 198.00 | 5,093.00 | |
| 6.0 | 1,752.00 | 216.00 | 1,968.00 | 6.0 | 5,340.00 | 216.00 | 5,556.00 | |
| 6.5 | 1,898.00 | 234.00 | 2,132.00 | 6.5 | 5,785.00 | 234.00 | 6,019.00 | |
| 7.0 | 2,044.00 | 252.00 | 2,296.00 | 7.0 | 6,230.00 | 252.00 | 6,482.00 | |
| 7.5 | 2,190.00 | 270.00 | 2,460.00 | 7.5 | 6,675.00 | 270.00 | 6,945.00 | |
| 8.0 | 2,336.00 | 288.00 | 2,624.00 | 8.0 | 7,120.00 | 288.00 | 7,408.00 | |
| 8.5 | 2,482.00 | 306.00 | 2,788.00 | 8.5 | 7,565.00 | 306.00 | 7,871.00 | |
| 9.0 | 2,628.00 | 324.00 | 2,952.00 | 9.0 | 8,010.00 | 324.00 | 8,334.00 | |
| 9.5 | 2,774.00 | 342.00 | 3,116.00 | 9.5 | 8,455.00 | 342.00 | 8,797.00 | |
| 10.0 | 2,920.00 | 360.00 | 3,280.00 | 10.0 | 8,900.00 | 360.00 | 9,260.00 | |
| 10.5 | 3,066.00 | 360.00 | 3,426.00 | 10.5 | 9,345.00 | 360.00 | 9,705.00 | |
| 11.0 | 3,212.00 | 360.00 | 3,572.00 | 11.0 | 9,790.00 | 360.00 | 10,150.00 | |
| 11.5 | 3,358.00 | 360.00 | 3,718.00 | 11.5 | 10,235.00 | 360.00 | 10,595.00 | |
| 12.0 | 3,504.00 | 360.00 | 3,864.00 | 12.0 | 10,680.00 | 360.00 | 11,040.00 | |
| 12.5 | 3,650.00 | 360.00 | 4,010.00 | 12.5 | 11,125.00 | 360.00 | 11,485.00 | |
| 13.0 | 3,796.00 | 360.00 | 4,156.00 | 13.0 | 11,570.00 | 360.00 | 11,930.00 | |
| 13.5 | 3,942.00 | 360.00 | 4,302.00 | 13.5 | 12,015.00 | 360.00 | 12,375.00 | |
| 14.0 | 4,088.00 | 360.00 | 4,448.00 | 14.0 | 12,460.00 | 360.00 | 12,820.00 | |
| 14.5 | 4,234.00 | 360.00 | 4,594.00 | 14.5 | 12,905.00 | 360.00 | 13,265.00 | |
| 15.0 | 4,380.00 | 360.00 | 4,740.00 | 15.0 | 13,350.00 | 360.00 | 13,710.00 | |
| 15.5 | 4,526.00 | 360.00 | 4,886.00 | 15.5 | 13,795.00 | 360.00 | 14,155.00 | |
| 16.0 | 4,672.00 | 360.00 | 5,032.00 | 16.0 | 14,240.00 | 360.00 | 14,600.00 | |
| 16.5 | 4,818.00 | 360.00 | 5,178.00 | 16.5 | 14,685.00 | 360.00 | 15,045.00 | |
| 17.0 | 4,964.00 | 360.00 | 5,324.00 | 17.0 | 15,130.00 | 360.00 | 15,490.00 | |
| 17.5 | 5,110.00 | 360.00 | 5,470.00 | 17.5 | 15,575.00 | 360.00 | 15,935.00 | |
| 18.0 | 5,256.00 | 360.00 | 5,616.00 | 18.0 | 16,020.00 | 360.00 | 16,380.00 | |
| 18.5 | 5,402.00 | 360.00 | 5,762.00 | 18.5 | 16,465.00 | 360.00 | 16,825.00 | |
| 19.0 | 5,548.00 | 360.00 | 5,908.00 | 19.0 | 16,910.00 | 360.00 | 17,270.00 | |
| 19.5 | 5,694.00 | 360.00 | 6,054.00 | 19.5 | 17,355.00 | 360.00 | 17,715.00 | |
| 20.0 | 5,840.00 | 360.00 | 6,200.00 | 20.0 | 17,800.00 | 360.00 | 18,160.00 | |
| 20.5 | 5,986.00 | 360.00 | 6,346.00 | 20.5 | 18,245.00 | 360.00 | 18,605.00 | |
| 21.0 | 6,132.00 | 360.00 | 6,492.00 | 21.0 | 18,690.00 | 360.00 | 19,050.00 | |
| 21.5 | 6,278.00 | 360.00 | 6,638.00 | 21.5 | 19,135.00 | 360.00 | 19,495.00 | |
| 22.0 | 6,424.00 | 360.00 | 6,784.00 | 22.0 | 19,580.00 | 360.00 | 19,940.00 | |
| 22.5 | 6,570.00 | 360.00 | 6,930.00 | 22.5 | 20,025.00 | 360.00 | 20,385.00 | |
| 23.0 | 6,716.00 | 360.00 | 7,076.00 | 23.0 | 20,470.00 | 360.00 | 20,830.00 | |
| 23.5 | 6,862.00 | 360.00 | 7,222.00 | 23.5 | 20,915.00 | 360.00 | 21,275.00 | |
| 24.0 | 7,008.00 | 360.00 | 7,368.00 | 24.0 | 21,360.00 | 360.00 | 21,720.00 | |
| 24.5 | 7,154.00 | 360.00 | 7,514.00 | 24.5 | 21,805.00 | 360.00 | 22,165.00 | |
| 25.0 | 7,300.00 | 360.00 | 7,660.00 | 25.0 | 22,250.00 | 360.00 | 22,610.00 | |
| For each credit hour over 25, $292 per credit hour will be assessed for residents and $890 per credit hour for non-residents | ||||||||
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While the Master of Education degree program is designed primarily to enhance the skills and understandings of practicing classroom teachers, it also prepares these graduate students for expanded leadership roles at the school, district, or state level in delivering professional development, designing and evaluating curriculum and textbooks, and mentoring novice teachers. A Master of Education degree may also qualify a student as an instructor for teacher preparation courses in a community college or as an adjunct instructor at the undergraduate level in a four-year college or university. Successful completion of this master's degree also provides a valuable foundation for those students who choose to pursue a doctoral degree. Completed coursework in English as a Second Language, Elementary Mathematics, Educational Technology, and the Reading 1 options qualifies students for an endorsement to their existing Utah Teaching Certificate.
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