Degree
Master of Science in Education (M.S.Ed.)
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Accreditation
All programs at the University of New England are accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).
Curricular Requirements
The Master of Science in Education
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 careers in education.
Contact your state’s Department of Education for specific certification requirements.
| Program Requirements | Credits |
|---|---|
| Total Core Credits | 15 |
| Total Elective Credits (pick any 5 courses) | 15 |
| Total Program Credits | 30 |
| Core Course Requirement | Credits |
|---|---|
| EDU 620 — Ethical Responsibilities in Today's Education Systems | 3 |
| EDU 610 — Differentiation Theory & Strategies | 3 |
| EDU 625 — Developing a Framework for Diversity and Inclusion | 3 |
| EDU 690 — Action Research | 3 |
| EDU 695 — Portfolio | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
Elective Options
| Elective Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| EDU 600 — Teacher as Leader | 3 |
| EDU 615 — Motivational Theory and Class Management | 3 |
| EDU 631 — Transforming Curriculum for Online Learning | 3 |
| EDU 632 — Enhancing Online Student Engagement | 3 |
| EDU 633 — Assessment Approaches in Online Courses | 3 |
| EDU 634 — Navigating an Online Learning Ecosystem | 3 |
| EDU 635 — Advanced Elements of Learning Experience Design | 3 |
| EDU 650 — Design Thinking for Organizational Innovation | 3 |
| EDU 701 — Educational Leadership | 3 |
| EDU 702 — School Law | 3 |
| EDU 703 — Educational Change/School Reform | 3 |
| EDU 704 — Supervision and Evaluation of Instructional Personnel | 3 |
| EDU 706 — School-Community Relations and Communications | 3 |
| EDU 707 — Instructional Leadership | 3 |
| EDU 709 — School Finance | 3 |
| EDU 715 — Organizational Theory and Strategic Planning | 3 |
| EDU 720 — Special Education Law for the Classroom | 3 |
| EDU 721 — Using Technology within Inclusion Education | 3 |
| EDU 722 — Special Education Assessment in Inclusion Settings | 3 |
| EDU 723 — Teaching and Learning in Inclusion Settings | 3 |
| EDU 725 — Behaviors Considerations/Inclusion | 3 |
| EDU 726 — Telling Your School's Story through Data Analysis | 3 |
| EDU 727 — Understand the Whole Child | 3 |
| EDU 730 — Universal Design for Learning | 3 |
| EDU 740 — Supporting Literacy Development for All Learners | 3 |
| EDU 741 — Literacy Assessments as Teaching Tools | 3 |
| EDU 742 — Study Skills & Content Literacy Instruction for All | 3 |
| EDU 743 — Connecting Reading with Writing for Success | 3 |
| EDU 744 — Meeting Student Literacy Challenges | 3 |
| EDU 746 — Professional Learning and Literacy Leadership | 3 |
| EDU 747 — Literacy for English Language Learners | 3 |
| EDU 748 — Literacy for Inclusion Settings | 3 |
| EDU 760 — Adult Learning Theory | 3 |
| EDU 770 — Maximizing the Talent in your Organization | 3 |
Master of Science in Education — Reading Specialist
For educators interested in pursuing certification, the University of New England offers a program to equip teachers with the foundational knowledge and curriculum required by the State of Maine.
| Core Courses Required | Credits |
|---|---|
| EDU 600 — Teacher as Leader | 3 |
| EDU 610 — Differentiation Theory &a |