IV. Elementary Language Arts Educa-
tion Courses
12 sem. hrs.
Examples of courses used for this
requirement include the following:
ELED617
Improvement of
Instruction in Language
Arts (3)
ELED718
Seminar in Language
Arts (3)
English and Speech Related
Electives (6)
V. Approved Electives
9 sem. hrs.
These courses should reflect the
remaining subject areas of an ele-
mentary or middle school curricu-
lum. Courses must be approved by
the advisor.
* The student is expected to complete
this course within the first twelve
semester hours of the degree pro-
gram.
Focus IV Character Education
A minimum of 30 semester hours of graduate
credit must be earned as follows:
I. Research Techniques
3 sem. hrs.
EDUC788 Research in Education (3)
It is recommended this course be completed
within the first 12 semester hours of credit.
II. Foundations of Education
3 sem. hrs.
Either:
EDUC783 Philosophical Foundations
of Education (3)
Or:
EDUC784 Psychological Foundations
of Education (3)
III. Curriculum Development
3 sem. hrs.
ELED786 Elementary and Middle
School Curriculum
Development and
Improvement
IV. Elementary Education Core 9 sem. hrs.
Select a course from three (3) of the fol-
lowing disciplines:
Reading and Language Arts
ELED617 Improvement of Instruction
in Teaching Language Arts
(3)
READ706 Reading in the
Elementary School (3)
Mathematics
ELED719 Diagnostic/Prescriptive
Mathematics (3)
ELED754 Problems and Trends
in Mathematics (3)
Science and Technology
ELED526 Microcomputers in
Education I (3)
ELED726 Microcomputers in
Education II (3)
ELED560 Science Experiences
for Young Children (3)
ELED758 Improvement of Instruction
in Elementary School
Sciences (3)
Social Studies
ELED732 Improvement of Instruction
in Teaching Social Science
(3)
V. Character Education
12 sem. hrs.
ELED730 Character Education and the
Young Child (3)
ELED740 Conflict Resolution in
Educational Settings (3)
CHAR750 Program Development and
Practicum in Character
Education (3)
Either:
EDUC586 Classroom Management and
Control (3)
Or:
SPED710 Seminar in Exceptionalities
(3)
Degree candidates must comply with all the
requirements for the master of education
degree listed in the graduate catalogue. These
include the satisfactory completion of a com-
prehensive examination.
THESIS OPTION
This option is designed for the individual who
wishes to enroll in a doctoral program follow-
ing the completion of the master's degree. A
minimum of 30 semester hours of graduate
credit is required to complete this degree.
These credits should be earned as follows:
I. Research Techniques*
3 sem. hrs.
EDUC788 Research in Education (3)
II. Foundations of Education
3 sem. hrs.
Either:
EDUC783 Philosophical Foundations
of Education (3)
Or:
EDUC784 Psychological Foundations
of Education (3)
III. Curriculum Development
3 sem. hrs.
ELED786 Elementary and Middle
School Curriculum
Development and
Improvement (3)
IV. Professional Education Course
3 sem. hrs.
EDUC781 Statistical Methods in
Education (3)
V. Approved Elementary Education Courses
9 sem. hrs.
These courses should emphasize curricu-
lum and instruction in elementary and
middle school programs. Courses must be
approved by the advisor.
VI. Thesis
6 sem. hrs.
ELED799 Thesis
(6)
VII. Approved Elective
3 sem. hrs.
This course should be in an area of ele-
mentary education or a related area to the
thesis topic.
* The student is expected to complete this
course within the first twelve semester
hours of the degree program.
Degree Requirements for All Programs
Students must comply with the requirements
for the master of education degrees listed in
this catalogue. At least 15 semester hours of
the credits for the master's degree must be
completed in 700-level courses. A maximum
of 12 credit hours may be earned in 500-level
courses. Field Experience (ELED575) cannot
be applied toward graduate degree require-
ments. Courses at the 500-level that were
taken for undergraduate credit cannot be
applied or repeated for credit toward the mas-
ter's degree.
In addition to the minimum course require-
ments for each program, students in all pro-
grams must satisfactorily complete the follow-
ing requirements:
1.
A comprehensive oral examination
(except for students in Reading, who will
be administered a written comprehensive
examination).
2.
A non-credit master's degree project
(except for students in the Thesis Option,
who will write a thesis).
The oral examination will be administered
when a student has completed from 18 to 24
credit hours. The master's degree project or the
thesis must be completed within two years of
the completion of coursework or within five
years after admission to a program. It is impor-
tant that students become familiar with the
departmental literature regarding administra-
tive procedures for completion of the program
and the guidelines for completing the non-
credit master's degree project.
MASTER OF
EDUCATION DEGREE
Reading
This program will enable students to obtain a
master's degree in Reading and will qualify
them for certification as a reading specialist.
This professional training is essential in diag-
nosing and helping children overcome reading
disabilities, as well as in promoting develop-
mental reading practices in schools.
Admission Requirements and
Procedures
Individuals seeking admission as degree stu-
dents in this curriculum must comply with the
general admission requirements for graduate
studies at Edinboro University.
Applicants must hold a valid teaching certifi-
cate in either elementary or secondary educa-
tion or must complete a program of study
which will result, prior to the awarding of the
master's degree, in certification as either an
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