Advanced Studies, MEd

Program Description:

The Advanced Studies is a master of education (M.Ed.) degree program for the continuing education of current teachers who hold at least an Ohio Resident Educator teaching license. This program offers a flexible option for highly motivated persons who are seeking advanced study with specific professional objectives, such as updating and expanding knowledge or skills in a specified area, and/or preparing for an additional teaching license or endorsement.

Admissions Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree
Current teaching license
2.7 Cumulative minimum GPA and GRE score or MAT score in the 50th percentile or better

3.0 Cumulative minimum GPA

Program Requirements:

Advanced Study

In addition to meeting requirements for graduation established by the Graduate School, candidates for the Master’s degree in Education (MEd) will be required to complete the prescribed program of study listed below.

I. Advanced Studies Core

ED 7000 - Advanced Studies Seminar I: Introduction Credit Hour(s): 1
ED 7830 - Advanced Educational Psychology Credit Hour(s): 3
ED 7840 - Inquiry into Foundations of Education Credit Hour(s): 3
ED 7850 - Action Research for Advanced Studies Credit Hour(s): 3
ED 7990 - Advanced Studies Seminar II: Transition Credit Hour(s): 3
ED 8200 - Advanced Studies: Seminar III: Capstone Credit Hour(s): 3

II. Advanced Studies Concentration 18

A minimum of 18 graduate level semester credit hours in a specialized area related to preK-12 education. This includes a series of courses carefully selected with the guidance of the candidate’s advisor to meet the specified professional objective(s).