Education Studies, Master of Education in Education Studies
The Master of Education in Education Studies degree is designed for those who want to work with children and youth in positions that do not require state licensure/certification, or who may want to enter a teacher licensure/certification program at a later date, or who may want to gain a strong general foundation in areas such as learning theory, educational psychology, child development, and education best practices in preparation for a variety of other occupations and career paths.
The Education Studies degree provides candidates with three possible areas of concentration: Elementary Education (K-6), Secondary Education (7-12), and Special Education (K-12), but does not qualify recipients for state licensure and/or certification.
Licensure/Certification Option*
Once admitted to the Education Studies degree program, students have the option of remaining in that major and completing the M.Ed. in Education Studies, or applying for admission to a parallel degree program that contributes to eligibility for licensure/certification as a Delaware educator.
Admission to licensure/certification programs has content assessment and exit performance assessment requirements which require applicants to demonstrate mastery of general knowledge, including the ability to read, write, and compute, by achieving a score deemed to be college-ready on a test of general knowledge normed to the college-bound population. This requirement can be met by achieving passing scores on all three tests in the ETS Praxis Series Core Academic Skills for Educators.
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ETS 5712 Reading
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156
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ETS 5722 Writing
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162
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ETS 5732 Mathematics
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150
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Information about these tests, as well as additional content and exit performance tests can be accessed at: www.ets.org/praxis/about/core.
*See Master of Education Elementary Studies (MEE) and/or Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree and/or Master of Education in Special Education programs for specific content and performance assessment details.
Concentration Options for the M.Ed. in Education Studies
Elementary Education (K-6). Students complete 40-43 credits of core courses in the MEE Elementary Studies Program and 9-12 credits of elective courses in lieu of some or all of the MEE clinical courses. Elective courses are selected from other graduate education programs and in consultation with the teacher preparation program advisor.
Secondary Education (7-12). Students complete 28-31 credits of core courses in the MAT in Secondary Teaching Program and 9-12 credits of elective courses in lieu of some or all of the MAT clinical courses. Elective courses are selected from other graduate education programs and in consultation with the teacher preparation program advisor.
Special Education (K-12). Students complete 48-51credits of core courses in the MSE Special Education Program and 9-12 credits of elective courses in lieu of some or all of the MSE clinical courses. Elective courses are selected from other graduate education programs and in consultation with the teacher preparation program advisor.
Concentration in Elementary Education (K-6)
Program Requirements
Candidates are expected to complete all requirements associated with the Master of Education in Education Studies with a concentration in Elementary Education (K-6). Candidates must register for and complete MED 6102 E-folio as the initial course in the program. This course is a pre-requisite for all other education courses.
Parallel Curriculum
The purpose, curriculum and program design of the Master of Education in Education Studies, Elementary Education (K-6) are the same as for the Master of Education in Elementary Studies (K-6) with the exception of those elements associated with clinical coursework (practicum and student teaching).
Program Competencies
Program competencies for this degree are identical to those currently in effect for the M.Ed. in Elementary Studies (K-6), with the exception of those competencies associated with practicum and student teaching courses. Program competencies and attributes are derived from the College of Education Conceptual Framework and the InTASC standards (Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium), and are described in detail at the following links:
Conceptual Framework: www.wilmu.edu/education/clinicalstudies/conceptframework.aspx
InTASC Standards: www.ccsso.org/Resources/Programs/Interstate_Teacher_Assessment_Consortium_(InTASC).html
Course Prerequisites/Additional Course Requirements
Course prerequisites are listed in the Course Descriptions section of the catalog and on the Wilmington University website.
Required Courses
Elective Courses: 9-12 credits as approved by the Program Chair or Graduate Advisor
Concentration in Secondary Education (7-12)
Program Requirements
Candidates are expected to complete all requirements associated with the Master of Education in Education Studies with a concentration in Secondary Education (7-12). Candidates must register for and complete MED 6102 E-folio as the initial course in the program. This course is a pre-requisite for all other education courses.
Parallel Curriculum
The purpose and curriculum of the Master of Education in Education Studies, Secondary Education (7-12) are the same as for the Master of Arts in Secondary Teaching (7-12), with the exception of those elements associated with clinical coursework (practicum and student teaching).
Program Competencies
Program competencies for this degree are identical to those currently in effect for the Master of Arts in Secondary Teaching (7-12), with the exception of those competencies linked directly to clinical courses. Program competencies and attributes are derived from the College of Education Conceptual Framework and the InTASC standards (Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium), and are described in detail at the following links:
Conceptual Framework: www.wilmu.edu/education/clinicalstudies/conceptframework.aspx
InTASC Standards: www.ccsso.org/Resources/Programs/Interstate_Teacher_Assessment_Consortium_(InTASC).html
Course Prerequisites/Additional Course Requirements
Course prerequisites are listed in the Course Descriptions section of the catalog and on the Wilmington University website. Additional courses may be necessary for this degree, depending on course work completed as part of or in addition to the candidate’s Bachelor’s degree. Each candidate’s transcript(s) will be evaluated by a Graduate Program Advisor to determine if the candidate has completed sufficient coursework in specific content areas. This typically requires 30-36 credit hours in a specific content area (e.g., history, English, mathematics, chemistry, etc.)
Required Courses
Elective Courses: 9-12 credits as approved by the Program Chair or Graduate Advisor
Concentration in Special Education (K-12)
Program Requirements
Candidates are expected to complete all requirements associated with the Master of Education in Education Studies with a concentration in Special Education, Grades K-12. Candidates must register for and complete MED 6102 E-folio as the initial course in the program. This course is a pre-requisite for all other education courses.
Parallel Curriculum
The purpose and curriculum of the Master of Education in Education Studies, Special Education (K-12) are the same as for the Master of Education in Special Education (K-12) with the exception of those elements associated with clinical coursework (practicum, and student teaching).
Program Competencies
Program competencies for this degree are identical to those currently in effect for the Master of Education in Special Education (K-12), with the exception of those competencies linked directly to clinical courses. Program competencies and attributes are derived from the College of Education Conceptual Framework, the InTASC standards (Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium), and standards set by the CEC (Council for Exceptional Children). These standards can be reviewed at the following links:
Conceptual Framework: www.wilmu.edu/education/clinicalstudies/conceptframework.aspx
InTASC Standards: www.ccsso.org/Resources/Programs/Interstate_Teacher_Assessment_Consortium_(InTASC).html
CEC Standards: www.cec.sped.org
Course Prerequisites/Additional Course Requirements
Course prerequisites are listed in the Course Descriptions section of the catalog and on the Wilmington University website.
Required Courses
MEE 7601, MEE 7603, MEE 7631, MAS 7651: These may be satisfied with the corresponding undergraduate courses.
Elective Courses: 9-12 credits as approved by the Program Chair or Graduate Advisor