Master of Science in Education Degree : Academic Bulletin

Degree Programs

Master of Science in Education Degree

Master of Science in Education (M.S.Ed.) degrees can be divided into three categories: programs offered only at the Bloomington campus, programs only offered at the Indianapolis campus, and programs offered at both. Students must apply for admission to the campus at which the degree is conferred. Coursework for some programs is offered at both campuses, and may be interchangeable in graduate programs. Your advisor can verify what courses will count towards your program and how many credits will be allowed from another IU campus in order to meet your campus residency requirement.

Education M.S. degrees are offered in the following specialization areas:

Bloomington Campus-through the School of Education

Bloomington Campus-NOT through the School of Education

Music Education: available through the School of Music (see School of Music Bulletin)
Education and Library Science: available through the School of Library and Information Science (see School of Library and Information Science Bulletin)
Speech-Pathology: available through the Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences

Indianapolis Campus

Counseling and Counselor Education (School track)
Educational Leadership (K-12 Principal Leadership and Urban Principal Program tracks)
Elementary Education (Urban Education and Early Childhood tracks)
Higher Education and Student Affairs (HESA)
Language Education (English as a foreign/second language, secondary English, foreign language, and reading education tracks)
Secondary Education (Urban Education track)
Special Education

Indianapolis Campus-NOT through the School of Education

Art Education: available through the Herron School of Art (see Herron School of Art Bulletin).

Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.)

The Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) is offered through the University Graduate School.

Admission

Application procedures and admission criteria are described in the section titled "Admission to Graduate Programs."

Licensure Programs that Combine with a Master's Degree

Several programs for licensure may be combined with a master's degree. Please refer to the section on individual licensure programs. The student should consult with both the faculty advisor for the master's degree and the certification advisor for the licensure program.

General Requirements for Master's Programs

A master of science in education program requires a minimum of 36 credit hours. Up to 6 credits may be undergraduate course credits at the 300 and 400 level, however courses counted in a bachelor's degree may not be counted in a master's degree. As there is no “general” master’s program in education, requirements vary. The minimum number of credit hours in a major area of specialization ranges from 12 to 30. Several programs have additional course requirements in areas such as research and foundations as well.

A minimum of 12 credit hours must be taken outside of the major program area for all master's programs. The exception is the master's degree in Adult Education and master's degree in Instructional Systems Technology, for which a minimum of 9 credit hours must be taken outside the major. Master's degree students must complete all program course work within seven years of matriculating in the program. Regulations governing all graduate programs in education are found in the section titled Policies Governing Graduate Programs.

Please note: Course requirements and options for the programs offered at the Indianapolis campus can differ significantly from those offered on the IUB campus. If you are considering pursuing a Master of Science in Education at the Indianapolis campus, please consult the IUPUI School of Education Web site for specific course listings and requirements that apply to IUPUI programs: http://educationdupui.edu/soe/programs/grad uate/index.aspx.

Faculty Advisor

An advisor from the major program area must be selected by the student or assigned by the department. Students should check with the department office at Bloomington or the Office of Student Services at Indianapolis for information about the assignment of faculty advisors.

Program of Studies

For each master's program there is a program outline form used for planning the specific courses included in a student's program of studies. This form is available from the respective departmental offices at Bloomington, or from the Office of Student Services at Indianapolis. It must be completed, signed by the student's advisor, and submitted to the Graduate Studies Office by the end of the first year of graduate work.

Master's Thesis

A master's thesis is an option in many program areas. Carrying out master's thesis research and writing a master's thesis are particularly valuable experiences for students who seek a scholarly career. Students who choose to write a master's thesis should incorporate appropriate research course work in their program of studies.

Students who opt to complete a master's thesis must enroll in 3-6 credit hours of 599 Master's Thesis as part of the minimum 36 credit hour requirement for the degree. A master's research committee must be appointed. This committee consists of two or three faculty members. The thesis director must be from the major area of specialization. If the proposed research involves the use of human subjects, a research review form for the use of human subjects must be completed. The thesis study must include the gathering of information or data to answer a question that has been posed that is pertinent to the area of specialization of the student's major. A thesis manuscript must be written and submitted to the research committee. One bound copy of the thesis must be submitted to the Graduate Studies Office at Bloomington, or the Office of Student Services at Indianapolis, upon approval by the research committee, and the department chair.

The thesis manuscript must explain all aspects of the study, including the question posed, the rationale for the study, a literature review, the method and procedure for collecting information to answer the question, procedure for data reduction, synthesis and analysis, conclusions of the study, and educational implications. It must be typed or printed in high resolution on 8.5 x 11-inch paper. A nationally approved professional manuscript style (usually one used by a professional organization in the student's field) must be followed. The printing and figures must be in black ink on white paper. Figures must be on 8.5 x 11-inch paper.

A public thesis defense is required. The announcement of the defense must be submitted to the Graduate Studies Office at Bloomington, or the Office of Student Services at Indianapolis, four weeks prior to the defense date for dissemination to school faculty. The committee members assess the quality of the manuscript and of the thesis defense. They must approve the thesis in order for a passing grade to be awarded in 599.

Forms for the appointment of a thesis committee, for the acceptance of thesis proposal, and for the passing of the thesis defense, as well as information about the format for the thesis manuscript, are available online at the School of Education Student Portal.

Practicum

Some programs require practicum course work; in other programs practicums are optional. Practicum course work focuses on experiences and activities in the field.

Graduation

Students must apply to graduate at least one month before the graduation date. To be included in the Commencement Program you will need to apply earlier. Please check with your department or the Graduate Studies office for Commencement deadlines.

School of Education Graduate Bulletin 2012-2014

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