Master degree students graduating from the Department of Teacher Education's graduate programs will demonstrate an understanding of the manner in which perspectives and beliefs influence instructional behaviors, extend their knowledge of the central concepts of selected disciplines, and obtain and use knowledge and skills which will support increased instructional effectiveness with diverse learners.
The Department of Teacher Education offers four programs leading to master degrees. They are:
- Master of Arts in Education: Curriculum and Instruction
- Master of Arts in Education: Reading Specialization
- Master of Arts in Education: Special Education
- Master of Science in Education: Instructional Technology
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Students will demonstrate their leadership and administrative skills, which include promoting and implementing professional and state standards; |
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Students will effectively design instruction and materials for all learners; |
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Students will demonstrate how to use a variety of productivity, research, and software tools in various instructional settings; |
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Students will be able to apply, analyze, synthesize and evaluate critical and contemporary issues; and, |
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Students will be knowledgeable consumers and generators of research |
- Students will demonstrate their leadership and administrative skills, which include promoting and implementing the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) standards in Instructional Technology or in Educational Media; (Department Objective 1)
- Students will design instructional modules which provide content to their students and meet the ISTE NETS and/or ALA Media Standards; (Department Objective 2)
- Using a variety of software programs, students will design, develop, create, and implement various instructional modules for their classrooms and/or training environments. (Department Objective 3)
- Students will investigate or conduct current research into various contemporary issues in their area and will demonstrate their analysis of the issue to their colleagues, school boards, school administration, parents, or similar stakeholder groups. (Department Objective 4a, 4b)