The Master of Science in Educational Studies emphasizes curriculum planning and improvement of teaching skills. The program is available to all teachers who wish to broaden their base of knowledge, enhance their classroom performance and better serve the needs of their students. Students choose to specialize in a particular focal area. The thesis, alternate plan, or creative project may be followed.
For admission: Applicants for the Master of Science program must have a valid MN teaching license. They must have earned a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, and have a minimum grade point average of 2.75 for the last two undergraduate years. They must also submit a letter addressed to the coordinator of graduate programs stating interest for admission, and a [PDF] recommendation form (179 KiB) addressing professional competence from a school administrator. Apply to MSU College of Graduate Studies and Research or call 507-389-5974.
Please note: Following admission to the program, you may want to fill out a [PDF] Plan of Study (155 KiB) to help organize your coursework.
| EEC 617 | Elementary School Curriculum (3) {spring – online} |
| EEC 626 | Preparing Students to Read (3) {fall or spring – online} |
| EEC 604 | Teacher as Researcher: Classroom Inquiry (3) {summer – online} |
| EEC 610 | Scholarly Writing (3) {summer – online} |
| EEC 694 | Alternate Plan Paper (1-2) OR |
| EEC 695 | Creative Project (1-2) OR |
| EEC 699 | Thesis (3-6) |
500/600 level Elective Courses within the College of Education which will provide focus in a particular area of study (e.g. Early Childhood Education, Reading, and Elementary School)
Choose 6 elective credits in a related academic area chosen in consultation with an advisor.
Note: Students completing the thesis plan must also defend the thesis orally. A minimum of 50 percent of all coursework must be taken at the 600 level.
For further information please contact the Elementary and Early Childhood Department at 507-389-1516.
