College of Education - Graduate

Master of Education in Instruction and Curriculum with an Emphasis in Secondary Level Education

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Faculty

Interested in this program? Apply now or contact the College of Education's Student Information and Services Center for additional information at 616-331-6650 or coeserve@gvsu.edu.

This program is designed for teachers who wish to develop their skills and competencies in teaching secondary school students.  Students are required to complete a minimum of 33 semester hours.

 


Program Requirements 

Social Foundation Courses. Select One (3 credits):

  • EDF 671 Educational Policy and Practice
  • EDF 672 Social and Cultural Foundations of Education

Core Courses (9 credits):

  • EDI 639 Curriculum Development
  • EDI 637 Assessment: K-12 Models and Practices
  • EDI 638 Facilitating School Environments

Emphasis Area Courses (9 credits):

  • EDI 635 Development and Needs of Adolescents
  • EDI 636 Instruction in Middle and High School
  • Select One Course:
    • EDR 623 Developmental Literacy for Adolescents
    • EDR 625 Literature for Adolescents

Two elective (6 credits)

Research Foundation Course (Prerequisite to ED 693/695) (3 credits):

  • EDF 660 Education Inquiry and Evaluation

Capstone (Application form required. Apply in advance. Advisor approval required) (3 credits) (Select One):

  • ED 693 Master's Project
  • ED 695 Master's Thesis

Application deadlines (Thesis/Project):  February 15 for spring/summer, May 15 for fall, September 15 for winter semester.

Secondary Endorsement Only

Students already certified and seeking an additional Secondary Level Endorsement must have Michigan elementary certification; have or complete a secondary teachable major or minor, complete:

EDI 635
EDI 636
EDI 639
EDT 618 or 619
EDI 637 or EDS 625
EDR 623
EDI 685

Obtain positive recommendations; maintain a 3.0 GPA; and pass appropriate Michigan Subject Area Tests if adding new subject areas.



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