Master of Education in Secondary Education

Master of Education in Secondary Education

The basic mission of the Master of Education Program is to develop professionals who can provide leadership support to schools and districts, particularly in the multicultural context of Guam and Micronesia in the areas of the respective specializations. The programs will develop professionals who have competency to lead and teach in the elementary and secondary level schools involving students in a multicultural and multilingual environment. Where appropriate, the M.Ed. candidates will meet certification standards in Guam and Micronesia. The professional is also prepared to goon for advanced study or to complete training at the doctoral level.

The Master of Education degree includes specialization areas in Administration and Supervision, Secondary Education, Reading, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), and Special Education. The M.Ed. degree is designed for certified teachers seeking advanced knowledge of teaching and learning in a specific area. Students seeking teacher certification should obtain a Guam Commission on Educator Certification (GCEC) teacher certification evaluation before developing a program of study. Students completing the Administration and Supervision degree will be able to apply for certification in that field from the GCEC.

Students should contact an advisor for information about the program in which they are interested.

Objectives

The School of Education offers a Master of Education program with five (5) areas of specialization, all of which are designed to prepare students for advanced roles in the field of Education:

Administration and Supervision (33 credits)
Reading (36 credits or 45 credits thesis/special project option)
Secondary Education (33 credits)
Special Education (33 credits)
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL): (33 credits)

Option A: Thesis / Special Project

Option B: Non-Thesis

Prerequisite for Admission

A minimum 3.0 cumulative undergraduate GPA or 3.0 graduate cumulative GPA based on a minimum of 9 graduate credit hours
Submit an Electronic Portfolio on LiveText to the Admission Committee to include the following:
1. an essay, between 300-500 words, of accomplishments, interests, and goals relating to education.
2. three School of Education dispositions rubrics to be completed by two School of Education faculty and one current/former employer or school site administrator or master teacher.
A completed Graduate Program Entry form.

Contact the School of Education Dean’s Office for more information.

Continuing Requirements

Maintain 3.0 GPA for all coursework in the M.Ed. program. The School of Education is responsible for the academic advisement of its graduate students. Candidates are required to maintain an online, electronic portfolio. The portfolio will be used as a basis for assessment and advisement throughout the graduate studies experience and will be closely monitored at major decision points such as admission to candidacy, midpoint, and exit. All candidates must pass the PRAXIS II in their content area with a passing score approved for licensure on Guam. Current requirements (May 11, 2010) may be found at the Guam Commission for Educator Certification website http://www.gcec.guam.gov.

Graduate Double Majors in Education

Students wishing to complete a Double Major in two areas of Education may do so by completing the following requirements:

Core Courses: 6 or 9 credits.
Two Areas of Specialization Coursework.
Note: Elective courses may be taken in second area of specialization.
PRAXIS II covering both areas of specialization.
Thesis or Special Project option (6 credits) to include both areas.

Students electing to Double Major will receive one degree with both areas of study listed on the transcript.

Thesis and Special Project Descriptions

Definitions and descriptions of the scope and format for Special Project and Thesis requirements appear in the Degree Requirements of this Bulletin. A student in consultation with his or her advisor will decide upon which requirement will best meet student and program goals.

Foundations

Core Foundations Faculty teach the educational research and theorical foundation course for all students working towards a Masters in Education specialization, as well as the core research course in the MA Counseling Program.

Master of Education with Specialization in Secondary Education

OBJECTIVES:

The School of Education offers a Master’s Degree specialization in Secondary Education. This specialization is designed to inspire and guide veteran certified teachers to refine their teaching approaches to align with best practices and district initiatives. This specialization also highlights the practice and value of teachers as researchers.

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES

Five Core Propositions underscored the accomplished teacher’s commitment to advancing student achievement. Together, the propositions form the basis of all National Board Standards and the Learning Outcomes for this program.

Proposition 1: Teachers are committed to students and their learning.

Proposition 2: Teachers know the subjects they teach and how to teach those subjects to students.

Proposition 3: Teachers are responsible for managing and monitoring student learning.

Proposition 4: Teachers think systematically about their practice and learn from experience.

Proposition 5: Teachers are members of learning communities.

REQUIREMENTS:

Core Courses: (6 credit hours)

Course	Course Title	Credits
ED601	Introduction to Research Methods	3
	OR
ED617	Action Research (pending advisor’s approval)	3
	AND
ED602	Qualitative Inquiry in Education	3
	OR
ED603	Quantitative Analysis	3

Elective Courses in Education: (6 credit hours)

Course	Course Title	Credits
ED612	School Law	3
ED641	Middle/Secondary Reading and Writing in Content Areas	3
ED670	Effective Middle Schools	3
ED671	Critical Issues in Secondary Schools	3
ED672	Philosophy of Education	3

As well as graduate level courses from any college with the approval of program coordinator and program faculty.

Specialization Courses: (15 credit hours)

Courses in this area would be those in a student's teaching content area and would be approved and selected in conjunction with the academic advisors in the appropriate content areas (SOE and CLASS or CNAS or SBPA). For example, in the content area of social studies, the student should select courses in the M.A. program in Micronesian Studies or graduate level courses in history, political science, anthropology, etc.

PRAXIS II with a passing score approved for licensure on Guam. Current requirements (May 11, 2010) may be found at the Guam Commission for Educator Certification website (Required for all students) and Oral Examination.