EDUC596
STUDENT TEACHING
6-12 sem. hrs.
This course, providing experience in elemen-
tary, middle and secondary schools, includes
participation in classroom teaching and other
activities of the teacher. It emphasizes practi-
cal experience in aiding children to develop
knowledge, skills, and appreciations regarded
as essential to democratic society. Students
may enroll in EDUC596 for six semester cred-
it hours only under extenuating circumstances
and with the permission of the chairperson of
the Educational Services Department and the
Dean of the School of Education.
EDUC702
TEACHING IN THE
CONTEMPORARY
CLASSROOM
3 sem. hrs.
In this course theories of adult development
guide and structure learning experiences in
reflective practice, school reform, and effec-
tive school research. Through this study grad-
uate students determine their own paths for
professional development.
EDUC781
STATISTICAL METHODS
IN EDUCATION 3 sem. hrs.
This course examines statistical tools used in
educational and behavioral research including
descriptive measures of central tendency, vari-
ation, and relationship. It also covers inferen-
tial techniques for evaluation measures and
allies (test, analysis of variance, chi-square),
employing the hand calculator and computer
system to do computations.
EDUC783
PHILOSOPHICAL
FOUNDATIONS OF
EDUCATION
3 sem. hrs.
This course draws on philosophical thought to
study past and present American educational
theory and practice. It critically analyzes
national, state, and local policies, trends, and
controversies to determine their corresponding
theoretical and philosophical underpinnings.
Study topics include multicultural education,
equity and excellence, constructivist vs. tradi-
tional teaching, and the arts in education.
EDUC784
PSYCHOLOGICAL
FOUNDATIONS OF
EDUCATION
3 sem. hrs.
This course provides for advanced study of the
psychological aspects of contemporary theo-
ries of human learning and development. It
examines constructivist approaches to instruc-
tion. Students apply knowledge of learning
theories to classroom decisions concerning
student diversity, student motivation, and
instructional strategies.
EDUC788
RESEARCH IN
EDUCATION
3 sem. hrs.
This course develops the point of view and
skills which enable students to apply research
procedures to professional problems. Students
gain the expertise necessary to be critical con-
sumers of research and to carry out completed
research projects. Master of Education degree
students should complete this course within
the first twelve semester hours of the program.
EDUC799
THESIS
3 sem. hrs.
The thesis in education completes the master's
level study in the art of teaching. Under the
supervision of both members of their advise-
ment team, students prepare a major scholarly
paper within the framework of current
research methods. Prerequisites: EDUC788.
ELEMENTARY
EDUCATION
AND READING
PROGRAMS
The Elementary Education Department offers
a master's degree in Elementary Education
with focuses in four areas. The Department
also offers a master's degree in Reading and a
Reading Specialist Certification program.
MASTER OF
EDUCATION DEGREE
Elementary Education
Admission Requirements and
Procedures
Individuals seeking admission to the master's
degree program in Elementary Education must
comply with the general admission require-
ments for graduate study at Edinboro Univer-
sity. In addition, the applicant must either:
1.
possess a valid teaching certificate in ele-
mentary education, or
2.
complete a program of study approved by
the Dean of Education, leading to certifi-
cation as an elementary school teacher,
prior to completion of the master's
degree.
Individuals who are not certified teachers may
be admitted into the program with consent of
the chairperson of the Elementary Education
Department and the Dean of Graduate Studies
and Research. Admission of these individuals
is with the understanding that this degree does
not entail an automatic certification as an ele-
mentary school teacher in the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania. Certification procedures
require that candidates who do not possess a
teacher certificate must pass a test adminis-
tered by the Pennsylvania Department of Edu-
cation. Candidates seeking certification in
another state shall follow corresponding certi-
fication procedures required by the given state.
Program Options
The Elementary Education program consists
of two options: non-thesis and thesis. The non-
thesis option includes five focuses. Focus I
offers a program in General Elementary Edu-
cation, Focus II offers a program in Early
Childhood Education, and Focus III offers
programs with concentrations in specific sub-
ject areas of Mathematics Education, Science
Education, Social Studies Education, or Lan-
guage Arts Education. The second option is a
thesis program. Focus IV offers the Certificate
Program in Character Education. Focus V
offers the Instructional Technology Specialist I
PDE Certification.
NON-THESIS OPTION
Focus I - General Elementary Education
A minimum of 30 semester hours of graduate
credit must be earned as follows:
I. Research Techniques
3 sem. hrs.
EDUC788 Research in Education (3)
II. Foundations of Education
3 sem. hrs.
Either:
EDUC783 Philosophical Foundations
of Education (3)
Or:
EDUC784 Psychological
Foundations
of Education (3)
III. Curriculum Development
3 sem. hrs.
ELED784 Curriculum in Early
Childhood (3)
IV. Elementary Education Courses
12 sem. hrs.
Courses must represent at least three dif-
ferent subject areas of an elementary or
middle school curriculum.
V. Approved Electives
9 sem. hrs.
Courses reflecting mainstreaming and
interpersonal relations should be part of
the program as well as content-related
courses.
Focus II Early Childhood Education
A minimum of 30 semester hours of graduate
credit must be earned as follows:
I. Research Techniques
3 sem. hrs.
EDUC788 Research in Education (3)
II. Foundations of Education
3 sem. hrs.
Either:
EDUC783 Philosophical Foundations
of Education (3)
Or:
EDUC784 Psychological Foundations
of Education (3)
III. Curriculum Development
3 sem. hrs.
ELED784 Curriculum in Early
Childhood (3)
IV. Early Childhood Education Component
A. Theory
3 sem. hrs.
This required course is designed to
60/Elementary Education and Reading Programs