The Master of Arts in Education (MA in Ed) is a minimum 36 semester credit hour program with the exception of special education, which is 45 semester credit hours, school psychology, which is 62 credit hours, and speech-language pathology, which is 60 semester credit hours. Additionally, graduate level courses may be applicable toward an advanced post master's program such as the certificate of advance graduate studies (CAGS) in early childhood, education leadership, education intervention, school guidance counseling, special education - cross-categorical, school psychology, and speech-language psychology.
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The Master of Arts in Education consists of no less than 36 semester credit hours of formal coursework designed to help the adult student acquire subject matter mastery, apply knowledge and conduct research in various areas within the field of education. The program of study consists of foundation courses (including a Master's Research Project) and concentration courses. A maximum of 9 semester credit hours may be transferred from graduate education or related coursework. Courses applicable to graduate programs at granting institutions transfer on a credit for credit basis. Other post-graduate education coursework may be acceptable on a partial credit basis. -Master's cohort groups available. -For those students interested in writing a thesis, a thesis research track is available. Please discuss this option with a graduate advisor.
Curriculum and Instruction | Early Childhood | Education Intervention | Education Leadership | Education Technology | School Guidance Counseling | School Psychology | Special Education - Cross Categorical | Speech-Language Pathology Concentrations
The concentration in curriculum and instruction is a curriculum-based program designed to combine excellence in instructional methodologies used in education with foundation coursework that focuses on the at-risk student in the mainstream. An integration of personal and group motivational techniques and theories in organizational management, along with a summary of legal issues in education introduces the student to innovative, applied models of instruction.
Foundation Courses - all foundation courses are required 15 semester credit hours
Concentration Courses - all concentration courses are required 21 semester credit hours
Elective Courses
SEI II and III must be taken before certification unless you have completed state requirements for SEI.
Foundation Courses - all foundation courses are required 15 semester credit hours - listed above
Concentration Courses - all concentration courses are required 21 semester credit hours, plus 8 hours of a practicum
The concentration in elementary and secondary education intervention emphasizes a new focus on curriculum and educational leadership. This program of study is an aggressive, proactive, research-based approach toward identifying and implementing innovative, positive and practical solutions to situations faced by the multifaceted at-risk students in the community.
Foundation courses - all foundation courses are required 15 semester credit hours
Foundation Courses - all foundation courses 15 semester credit hours
The MA in educational technology incorporates theory and application of technology into contemporary programs in school systems from pre-kindergarten through graduate studies. Included are program applications in distance learning, models regarding the administration of technology programs, computer assisted instruction, and the integration of technology within various education offerings, programs, and organizational systems. An emphasis is placed on global perspectives in facilitating learning.
back to top School Guidance Counseling The concentration in school guidance counseling emphasizes the complex demands of the school counselor by providing in-depth, realistic information to deal with students in a dynamic school and community environment including early intervention and team consultation. Program completion is designed to meet the school guidance counseling requirements for certification in Arizona. In Arizona, neither teaching experience nor teacher certification is required to be a school guidance counselor. Note: EDC 8014 must be taken prior to the practicum, which must be taken last
School psychology will follow the requirements of the Arizona Department of Education. Students are required to complete 35 semester credit hours and 12 semester credit hours of a paid internship in a school setting within this concentration.
Concentration Courses - all concentration courses are required 50 semester credit hours Concentration courses must be taken in the following order
Concentration Courses - all concentration courses are required 24 semester credit hours, plus 8 semester credit hours of practicum
Speech-Language Pathology Concentration (available 2010)
Speech-language pathologists, sometimes called speech therapists, assess, diagnose, treat, and help to prevent disorders related to speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, swallowing and fluency.
PREREQUISITE COURSE: Anatomy and Physiology
CONCENTRATION COURSES - all concentration courses are required 45 semester credit hours, plus a practicum Concentration courses must be taken in the following order
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