The Curriculum

The Curriculum

This 33 s.h. M.Ed. program is designed for teachers who are graduates of accredited institutions and initially licensed to teach.

The overall goal for the revised M.Ed. Program is to disrupt practitioners’ traditional concepts of schooling and move teachers toward more progressive visions and praxis. Candidates are: (1.) asked to re-imagine education from a range of theoretical perspectives, allowing for equitable learning opportunities that are respectful and responsive of students’ backgrounds, (2.) introduced to progressive student-centered pedagogies and classroom practices, and (3.) offered opportunities to experiment in their own practice with innovative pedagogies.

 

Cohort Program

Potential candidates are encouraged to enroll in Elon's intensive program leading to the Master of Education degree. The program involves two courses taught on campus each summer, three online courses in first academic year, and four online courses in the second academic year. Candidates progress through the program in a cohort. The M.Ed. Program will continue our current practice of offering candidates the option to live on campus during summer courses as this helps to foster the development of learning communities.

Degree Requirements

To earn an M.Ed. degree, the graduate candidate must:

  • Have an overall minimum grade point average of 3.0 in graduate coursework
  • Submit an application for graduation to the Coordinator of Graduate Programs in the School of Education;
  • Complete the required courses specified under the graduate core curriculum and major area, Innovation in Education;
  • Complete 33 hours within six calendar years;
  • Complete the Assessment Process throughout the program;
  • Successfully complete the capstone project courses (MED 7800 and MED 7810) and candidate’s project must meet approval by both instructors of record. As a culminating experience, candidates are expected to work collaboratively with colleagues, administrators, families, community partners, and/or others to design and complete a project aimed at developing an equitable and supportive learning environment. Candidates who have not successfully completed the capstone in a timely manner may be given an incomplete grade on the capstone project. In such cases, candidates will not be awarded their degree until the instructor of record for the capstone course provides approval. At that point, candidates who received an Incomplete will be awarded the M.Ed. degree.

Innovation in Education

Graduate Core:

MED 6360Foundations of Research

Credits 3 sh

MED 7610Leadership and Advocacy

Credits 3 sh

MED 7800Master of Education Capstone I

Credits 3 sh

MED 7810Master of Education Capstone II

Credits 3 sh

Remaining Courses:

Graduate candidates who complete the four AIG courses can make the decision to work toward the full M.Ed. The courses in the AIG-LO Program are accepted toward the M.Ed. degree. To complete the full M.Ed., graduate candidates are required to take the four M.Ed. core courses and choose three courses from the remaining course list.

MED 6110Reimagining Education

Credits 3 sh

MED 6210Classroom Culture and Restorative Practices

Credits 3 sh

MED 6250Justice-Oriented Teaching

Credits 3 sh

MED 6400Place-Based Education

Credits 3 sh

MED 7120Global Issues in Education

Credits 3 sh

MED 7400Project-Based Learning

Credits 3 sh

MED 7460Design Thinking

Credits 3 sh

MED 6999Independent Educational Research

Credits 1-3 sh

Academically/ Intellectually Gifted (AIG) Add-On Licensure Program

The add-on licensure program, prepares teachers to obtain an Academically/Intellectually Gifted (K-12) Education add-on licensure to their North Carolina teaching license. This is not a degree program. Candidates complete 12 graduate semester hours of course-work (4 courses) through the M.Ed. Program during the course of an academic year. At the end of this 4-course sequence, completers are eligible to be recommended by the School of Education for additional licensure in North Carolina.

Required Courses:

MED 5320Consultation and Collaboration Skills

Credits 3 sh

MED 5620Foundations of Education of Gifted Students

Credits 3 sh

MED 5640Curriculum & Instructional Design in Gifted Education

Credits 3 sh

MED 5670Social and Emotional Needs of Gifted Students

Credits 3 sh

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