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.
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}
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)
Choose 6 elective credits in a related academic area chosen in consultation with an advisor.
For further information please contact the Elementary and Early Childhood Department at 507-389-1516.