Graduate-Level Tentative Plans of Study

All of our graduate-level pathways begin coursework in May. Coursework continues throughout the summer, with course lengths varying. Some courses may last two or more months; others may last for just three weeks. Coursework then continues throughout the fall and spring semesters. Spring coursework ends in May; the residency year continues until the end of the K-12 school year.

Below you will see tentative plans of study for each of the graduate-level pathways – elementary graduate certificate, special education master of education, secondary master of teaching, and secondary master of education. Courses listed below may not be the exact ones you will take if you are admitted to the program. An individual plan of study will be created for each admitted student.

Sumer Semester (May – August)

  • EDUS 673 – Democracy, Equity, & Ethics in Education
  • TEDU 511 – Curriculum & Methods
  • TEDU 561 – Literacy Foundations: Sociological/Psychological Perspectives
  • TEDU 588 – Classroom Management

Fall Semester (August – December)

  • TEDU 522 – Teaching Mathematics for Elementary Education
  • TEDU 591 – Social Studies Education in the Elementary School
  • READ 600 – Analysis & Correction of Reading Problems
  • Other courses needed for teacher licensure

Spring Semester (January – May)

  • TEDU 517 – Science Education in the Elementary School
  • EDUS 665 – Assessment Issues & Design for Classroom Practice
  • EDUS 301 – Human Growth & Development
  • Other courses needed for teacher licensure
  • Passing Praxis test scores due during the spring semester

Sumer Semester (May – August)

  • SEDP 501 – Characteristics of Individuals with Disabilities
  • SEDP 531 – Educational Foundations for Collaboration & Universally Designed Learning
  • SEDP 533 – Assessment of Individuals with Disabilities
  • SEDP 601 – Instructional Methods & Programming for Individuals with Disabilities
  • SEDP 607 – Math Methods & Online Instruction
  • SEDP 611 – Secondary Education & Transition Planning
  • SEDP 630 – Trends in Special Education Reading in the Content Area

Fall Semester (August – December)

  • EDUS 660 – Educational Research Methods
  • SEDP 631 – Behavior Support of Individuals with Disabilities
  • SEDP 655 – Practicum A for Special Education in an Elementary General Education Environment
  • SEDP 656 – Practicum B for Special Education in a Secondary General Education Environment
  • TEDU 561 – Reading Foundations

Spring Semester (January – May)

  • EDUS 607 – Advanced Educational Psychology
  • SEDP 603 – Theories, Assessment, & Practices in Literacy Development for Individuals with Exceptionalities
  • SEDP 700 – Externship
  • Passing Praxis test score due during the spring semester

Sumer Semester (May – August)

  • EDUS 673 – Democracy, Equity, & Ethics in Education
  • EDUS 301 – Human Growth & Development
  • TEDU 510 – Instructional Technology in PK12
  • EDUS 617 – Advanced Educational Psychology
  • TEDU 537 – Inclusive Curriculum for Secondary Schools
  • TEDU 562 – Reading in the Content Area (secondary math, science, and social studies)
  • ENED 601 – Young Adult Literature (secondary English)
  • Passing Praxis test score due during the summer semester

Fall Semester (August – December)

  • TEDU 301 – Practicum / Urban Issues in Public Education
  • TEDU 312 – Practicum / Urban Issues in Public Education
  • TEDU 588 – Classroom Management
  • TEDU 5XX – Methods of Teaching (specific content area)
  • TEDU 552 – Methods for Teaching Multilingual Learners

Spring Semester (January – May)

  • TEDU 672 – Internship I
  • TEDU 674 – Internship II
  • TEDU 681 – Investigations & Trends in Teaching
  • Passing Praxis test score due prior to the start of the summer semester

Sumer Semester (May – August)

  • EDUS 673 – Democracy, Equity, & Ethics in Education
  • EDUS 301 – Human Growth & Development
  • TEDU 510 – Instructional Technology in PK12
  • EDUS 660 – Research Methods in Education
  • TEDU 537 – Inclusive Curriculum for Secondary Schools
  • TEDU 562 – Reading in the Content Area

Fall Semester (August – December)

  • ENED 601 – Young Adult Literature (secondary English)
  • TEDU 641 – Independent study about the residency experience
  • TEDU 588 – Classroom Management
  • TEDU 5XX – Methods of Teaching (specific content area)
  • TEDU 552 – Methods for Teaching Multilingual Learners

Spring Semester (January – May)

  • TEDU 681 – Investigations & Trends in Teaching
  • EDUS 665 – Assessment Issues & Design for Classroom Practice
  • TEDU 641 – Independent study about the residency experience