Degree
Education, M.S.Ed.Contact
Jason Asdourian, M.Ed
Assistant Director Graduate Programs in Education
jasdourian@une.edu
Accreditation
All programs at the University of New England are accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).
Curricular Requirements
The Master of Science in Education
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Contact your state’s Department of Education for specific certification requirements.
| Program Required Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| EDU 610 — Differentiation Theory & Strategies | 3 |
| EDU 620 — Ethical Responsibilities in Today's Education Systems | 3 |
| EDU 625 — Developing a Framework for Diversity and Inclusion | 3 |
| EDU 690 — Action Research | 3 |
| EDU 695 — Portfolio | 3 |
| Five (5) Program Specific Electives | 15 |
| Minimum Total Required Credits | 30 |
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Program Specific Electives
| Elective Options | Credits |
|---|---|
| EDU 600 — Teacher as Leader | 3 |
| EDU 701 — Educational Leadership | 3 |
| EDU 702 — School Law | 3 |
| EDU 703 — Educational Change/School Reform | 3 |
| EDU 704 — Supervision and Evaluation of Instructional Personnel | 3 |
| EDU 706 — School-Community Relations and Communications | 3 |
| EDU 707 — Instructional Leadership | 3 |
| EDU 709 — School Finance | 3 |
| EDU 715 — Organizational Theory and Strategic Planning | 3 |
| EDU 720 — Special Education Law for the Classroom | 3 |
| EDU 721 — Using Technology within Inclusion Education | 3 |
| EDU 722 — Special Education Assessment in Inclusion Settings | 3 |
| EDU 723 — Teaching and Learning in Inclusion Settings | 3 |
| EDU 725 — Behaviors Considerations/Inclusion | 3 |
| EDU 726 — Telling Your School's Story through Data Analysis | 3 |
| EDU 727 — Understand the Whole Child | 3 |
| EDU 730 — Universal Design for Learning | 3 |
| EDU 740 — Supporting Literacy Development for All Learners | 3 |
| EDU 741 — Literacy Assessments as Teaching Tools | 3 |
| EDU 742 — Study Skills & Content Literacy Instruction for All | 3 |
| EDU 743 — Connecting Reading with Writing for Success | 3 |
| EDU 744 — Meeting Student Literacy Challenges | 3 |
| EDU 746 — Professional Learning and Literacy Leadership | 3 |
| EDU 747 — Literacy for English Language Learners | 3 |
| EDU 748 — Literacy for Inclusion Settings | 3 |
Academic Policy
attendance policy
Students taking online graduate courses through the College of Professional Studies will be administratively dropped for non-participation if a graded assignment/discussion post is not submitted before Sunday at 11:59 p.m. ET of the first week of the A term and B term and Friday at 11:59 pm ET of the second week of the AB term. Reinstatement is at the purview of the Dean’s Office.
Minimal Grade Point Average
Matriculated graduate students must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 (B) or better. Failure to do so will result in academic probation and possible termination from the program. Any student receiving a grade below B- on any individual course has failed that course and must re-enroll and repeat the course to achieve a grade of B- or better. Students receiving a grade of F in any course will be immediately placed on academic probation. Any student who receives a grade of F in two (2) courses is dismissed from the program.
Dismissal from the Program
Termination from the Program may occur when the Education Program Director becomes aware of one of the following:
- Surrender of a teacher license in any jurisdiction for disciplinary reasons.
- Documented academic dishonesty (Note this also includes course online postings and email communications with faculty and staff. Students are advised that their behavior while participating in the Program should exemplify the ethical behavior of a professional educator with respect to all communications.)
Graduation Requirements
To complete the program and receive a Master of Science in Education, a student must:
- Complete all program requirements.
- Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Pay all tuition and fees.
Leave of Absence (Academic Stop-Out)
Students may stop out of their program for up to two (2) semesters. Students need to coordinate stop-outs in advance with their assigned enrollment and retention counselor, and stop-out time is considered part of the time allotted to complete the academic program. Application for readmission is not necessary if the student returns as planned. However, the student who does not return at the specified time or who exceeds two (2) semesters of stop out will be administratively withdrawn and will be subject to readmission procedures. Readmitted students are subject to the re-admittance term’s catalog (this may mean that policies and/or program requirements have been changed or updated since previous admission, and should be reviewed for potential impact on degree requirements, time to complete the degree, and degree planning).
Readmission
Students who have withdrawn from the program, either self-initiated or administrative withdrawal, must reapply to the program if they wish to continue their studies. The application procedures, academic policies, and program requirements that are in effect at the time of readmission will apply.
Students who re-enroll following withdrawal will have their previous coursework evaluated for applicability to the existing academic requirements. Coursework that is more than five (5) years old may not be accepted for credit in the program.
Learning Outcomes
Students will learn to:
- Apply leadership frameworks that focus on personal values, beliefs, ethics, and leadership styles.
- Address the full range of motivation and differentiation issues encountered in today's educational systems.
- Analyze and conduct research relevant to their teaching or administrative interests.
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