Master of Science in Education
Accreditation
All programs at the University of New England are accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).
Curricular Requirements
Master of Science in Education
The Master of Science in education from ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ allows students to customize their program by choosing electives from different topic areas in education such as curriculum, literacy, educational leadership, and inclusion for teachers looking to advance their career in education. Contact your state’s Department of Education for specific certification requirements.
Program Requirements
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Core Courses |
Credits |
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EDU 600 Teacher as Leader |
3 |
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EDU 610 Differentiation Theory & Strategies |
3 |
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EDU 615 Motivational Theory & Class Management |
3 |
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EDU 690 Action Research |
3 |
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EDU 695 Portfolio |
3 |
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Total core credits: |
15 |
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Elective Courses (choose any 5) |
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Total elective credits: |
15 |
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Total program credits: |
30 |
Available Electives:
| EDU 701 Educational Leadership |
| EDU 702 School Law |
| EDU 704 Supervision and Evaluation of Instructional Personnel |
| EDU 707 Instructional Leadership |
| EDU 709 School Finance |
| EDU 715 Organizational Theory and Strategic Planning |
| EDU 720 Special Education Law for the Classroom |
| EDU 721 Using Technology within Inclusion Education |
| EDU 722 Special Education Assessment in Inclusion Settings |
| EDU 723 Teaching and Learning in Inclusion Settings |
| EDU 724 Collaboration in Inclusion Settings |
| EDU 740 Supporting Literacy Development for All Learners |
| EDU 741 Literacy Assessments as Teaching Tools |
| EDU 742 Study Skills & Content Literacy Instruction for All |
| EDU 743 Connecting Reading with Writing for Success |
| EDU 744 Meeting Student Literacy Challenges |
| EDU 746 Professional Learning and Literacy Leadership |
| EDU 747 Literacy for English Language Learners |
| EDU 748 Literacy for Inclusion Settings |
| EDU 751 The Application Model of Learning - Curriculum Development |
| EDU 753 Working with Special Needs Students |
| EDU 755 Utilizing Literacy Strategies in CTE Learning Environments |
| EDU 757 Health and Safety Implementation for CTE |
| EDU 759 Preparing Students for College, Careers, & Citizenship |
Master of Science in Education · Reading Specialist/Literacy Coach Track
For educators interested in pursuing a Reading Specialist/Literacy Coach certification, the University of New England offers a program track to equip teachers with the foundational knowledge and curriculum required by the State of Maine.
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Core Courses |
Credits |
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EDU 600 Teacher as Leader |
3 |
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EDU 610 Differentiation Theory & Strategies |
3 |
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Required Electives |
|
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EDU 740 Supporting Literacy Development for All Learners |
3 |
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EDU 741 Literacy Assessments as Teaching Tools |
3 |
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EDU 742 Study Skills and Content Literacy Instruction for All |
3 |
|
EDU 743 Connecting Reading with Writing for Success |
3 |
|
EDU 744 Meeting Student Literacy Challenges |
3 |
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EDU 746 Professional Learning and Literacy Leadership |
3 |
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EDU 747 Literacy for English Language Learners |
3 |
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EDU 748 Literacy for Inclusion Settings |
3 |
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EDU 749 Reading Diagnosis: Clinical Practice I |
3 |
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EDU 750 Instruction Intervention: Clinical Practice II |
3 |
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Total program credits: |
36 |
Master of Science in Education - Teaching Methodology
The Master of Science in Education - Teaching Methodology is available only to ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ students who have successfully completed the Teacher Certification Program (TCP). The Teaching Methodology program is a 30 credit master’s degree encompassing 15 graduate credits from ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ’s College of Arts and Sciences Teacher Certification Program and 15 core credits in The College of Graduate and Professional Studies (CGPS) Graduate Programs in Education. The CGPS graduate education courses are delivered online with in depth study in the areas of professional learning communities, differentiation, motivation, and action research.
CAS Program Requirements
Elementary/Middle Courses |
Credits |
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EDU 502 - Curriculum and Assessment |
3 |
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EDU 510 - Exceptionality in the Classroom |
3 |
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EDU 561 - Teaching Social Studies, K-8 |
3 |
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EDU 567 - Teaching Science, K-8 |
3 |
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EDU 573 - Teaching Mathematics, K-8 |
3 |
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EDU 581 - Foundations of Literacy Development and Instruction |
3 |
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EDU 582 - Literacy Research -Based Instructional Methods |
3 |
| Total Credits (15 required for MSM, but 21 required for Maine State certification) | 21 |
Secondary or Art Courses |
Credits |
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EDU 502 - Curriculum and Assessment |
3 |
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EDU 510 - Exceptionality in the Classroom |
3 |
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EDU 582 - Literacy Research-Based Instructional Methods |
3 |
|
Select one appropriate methods course from the following list: |
3 |
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EDU 536 - Teaching Secondary English |
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EDU 537 - Teaching Secondary Science |
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EDU 538 - Teaching Secondary Social Studies |
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EDU 539 - Teaching Secondary Math |
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EDU 541 - Methods of Art Education |
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Elective- Must choose ONE elective at the Graduate Level |
3 |
| Total Credits | 15 |
CGPS Program Requirements
Courses |
Credits |
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EDU 600 Teacher as Leader |
3 |
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EDU 610 Differentiation Theory & Strategies |
3 |
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EDU 615 Motivational Theory & Class Management |
3 |
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EDU 690 Action Research |
3 |
|
EDU 695 Portfolio |
3 |
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Total Credits: |
15 |
Academic Policy
Course Drop and Withdrawal Policy
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