LST, Master's of Science in Education
Program:
The structure of the LST master’s program that is distinct from that of other master’s degrees in the Teaching, Learning, and Leadership division to ensure that students gain in-depth knowledge of design and virtual worlds, in addition to issues of formal and informal learning and teaching.
As degree programs in the Teaching, Learning, and Leadership Division are student-driven, LST students work closely with their academic advisor to tailor their particular program of study to their interests. Prior to the start of the fall semester, incoming students receive a Planned Program of Study (PPS) that outlines their program requirements, together with their advisor assignment. Working from this program outline, students design an individualized program of study that matches their academic interests and professional aspirations.
The M.S.Ed. degree in Learning Science and Technologies requires completion of 10 course units of approved graduate-level work. Because the majority of classes at the Graduate School of Education carry 1 course unit, this translates to 10 courses. Students can complete the degree in an academic year, although many take advantage of summer course offerings to complete the degree in three semesters (fall, spring, and summer). All students in the LST program conclude their studies with a master’s paper, prepared during the spring and/or summer semesters after completion of EDUC 668 (Master’s Paper Seminar). This paper represents a capstone academic experience in which students explore an area of interest in depth.
Beginning in fall 2012, the M.S.Ed. program offerings will include an internship component that is designed to bridge the theoretical foundations and practical applications.
Courses:
The Planned Program of Study for students entering in 2011 and 2012 includes the following:
3 Required Core Courses:
- EDUC 616 Foundations of Teaching and Learning (fall only)
- EDUC 544 School and Society in America (fall and spring; occasionally summer)
- EDUC 668 Master's Paper Seminar (fall only)
1 Research Methodology Course (such as, but not limited to):
- EDUC 667 Introductory Statistics for Educational Research (fall, spring, or summer)
- EDUC 682 Qualitative Modes of Inquiry (master’s level) (fall, spring, or summer)
2 Specialization Courses (such as, but not limited to):
- EDUC 526 Technology for Educators
- EDUC 545 Mass Media and Schooling
- EDUC 552 Video Games and Virtual Worlds
- EDUC 639 Design of Learning Environments
- EDUC 545 Information and Communications Technologies for Education and Development in Global Perspective
3 Elective Courses:
- Any course in GSE that relates to LST issues; it must serve to deepen a student’s substantive knowledge and fit closely with a student’s career objectives
1 Distributional Course, Chosen by the Student
- Any course in GSE outside the Teaching, Learning, and Leadership Division
To view current GSE course offerings, click here.
Master's Paper Requirement
In order to graduate, TLL M.S.Ed. students are required to write a master's paper on a core content area in TLL. This paper generally takes the form of a literature review that discusses an area of contemporary reserach that correlates to the student's area(s) of interest. Students are supported in this endeavor with EDUC 668 (Master's Paper Seminar) in the fall semester and with guidance of their EDUC 668 instructional team for their independent work on the master's paper in the spring semester.
Additional Important Information and Graduation Requirements
All GSE students are required to be continuously enrolled in GSE from matriculation to graduation, unless they are approved for a Leave of Absence through the appropriate channels. M.S.Ed. students are required to maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA in order to graduate. Students must complete the online graduation form in the semester in which they plan to graduate.
Detailed GSE-wide policies are outlined in the GSE Student Handbook.