Masters Program

Master of Science in Educational Studies

Focus in Reading, Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education

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 recommendation form 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 Plan of Study to help organize your coursework..

Required Tools of Research Core, All Options (9 Credits)

EEC 600                 Introduction to Graduate Studies and Technology (3) {summer or fall – online}

EEC 617                 Elementary School Curriculum (3) {spring – online}

EEC 626                 Literacy for all Learners (3) {fall or spring – online}

Major Research Core Courses:  (9-15 Credits)

EEC 604                 Teacher as Researcher: Classroom Inquiry (3) {summer – online}

KSP 609                 Research Methods (3)   or

ESSP 600               Introductions to Education Research (3)

EEC 610                 Scholarly Writing (3) {fall – online}

EEC 694                 Alternate Plan Paper (1-2)

EEC 695                 Creative Project (1-2)

EEC 699 Thesis (3-6)

Required 500/600 Level Focal Courses in Education (9-15 Credits)

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)

Related Area Electives (Area varies with each option, 6 credits)

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.