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Nine Study Options
Study Option #1: Master of Education Concentration:
Elementary Education
Study Option #2: Master of Education Concentration:
Instructional Technology
Study Option #3: Master of Education Concentration:
Reading
Study Option #4: Post-Master’s Certificate:
Reading Specialist
Study Option #5: Master of Arts in Teaching
with Initial Certification in Elementary Education
Study Option #6: Master of Arts in Teaching with Dual Certification in Elementary & Special Education
Study Option #7: Master of Arts in Teaching with Initial Certification in Secondary Teaching
Study Option #8: Master of Arts in Teaching with Initial Certification in Art
Study Option #9: Master of Arts in teaching with Initial Certification in Music
Study Option #1
Master of Education with Concentration in Elementary Education
The Master of Education in Elementary Education is structured to allow the certified teacher to earn an advanced degree on a part-time evening and summer schedule.
Core
MEDUC 501 Current Trends in Education 3 cr.
MEDUC 502 Learning Theory and Human Development 3 cr.
MEDUC 503 Educational Assessment and Measurement 3 cr.
MEDUC 504 Technology for Learning 3 cr.
MSPED 508 Students with Special Needs and
Diverse Learning Styles 3 cr.
MEDUC 522 Integrated Teaching and Learning 3 cr.**
MEDUC 524 Fundamentals of Educational Research 3 cr.
MEDUC 525 Research Thesis 3 cr.
Concentration
MEDUC 506 Mathematics in the Integrated Curriculum 3 cr.
MEDUC 507 Science in the Integrated Curriculum 3 cr.
MEDUC 513 Social Studies in the Integrated Curriculum 3 cr.
MSPED 510 Reading Assessment and Intervention 3 cr.*
MEDUC 512 Instruction of Reading 3 cr.*
MEDUC 528 Processes and Acquisition of Reading 3 cr.*
MEDUC 532 Materials for Teaching Reading 3 cr.*
Total Credits 36 cr.
* Certified teachers may select one of the MSDE approved reading courses.
**All 500-level courses can be completed in the evenings except MEDUC 522. MEDUC 522 can only be completed during the day and is offered only during the summer semester (subject to enrollment). A letter of intent to enroll in MEDUC 522 must be submitted to the director of graduate studies by February 1 of the semester before the summer you plan to enroll. Students will also need to register for the course during the summer registration period.
Study Option #2
Master of Education with Concentration in Instructional Technology
The Master of Education with a concentration in Instructional Technology is designed to assist educators and school administrators in using computer technology and media to enhance teaching and learning.
Core
MEDUC 501 Current Trends in Education 3 cr.
MEDUC 502 Learning Theory and Human Development 3 cr.
MEDUC 503 Educational Assessment and Measurement 3 cr.
MSPED 508 Students with Special Needs and Diverse Learning Styles 3 cr.
MEDUC 522 Integrated Teaching and Learning 3 cr.*
MEDUC 524 Fundamentals of Educational Research 3 cr.
MEDUC 525 Research Thesis 3 cr.
Concentration
MEDUC 504 Technology for Learning 3 cr.
MEDUC 529 Computer Graphic Design for the Classroom 3 cr.
MEDUC 531 Advanced Hypermedia and Software Design 3 cr.
MEDUC 533 Current Trends in Web-Based Instructional Design 3 cr.
MEDUC 534 Distance Education 3 cr.
Total Credits 36 cr.
*All 500-level courses can be completed in the evenings except MEDUC 522. MEDUC 522 can only be completed during the day and is offered only during the summer semester (subject to enrollment). A letter of intent to enroll in MEDUC 522 must be submitted to the director of graduate studies by February 1 of the semester before the summer you plan to enroll. Students will also need to register for the course during the summer registration period.
Study Option #3
Master of Education in Reading: Reading Specialist K-12
This program is designed with an emphasis on teaching the English Language learner. The concentration leads to advanced certification as a reading specialist, K-12, from the Maryland State Department of Education. There is increasing recognition of the importance of reading specialists today in light of the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001. Reading specialists will be called upon to lead schools’ efforts to strengthen early intervention and target at risk students K-12.
Core
MEDUC 501 Current Trends in Education 3 cr.
MEDUC 503 Educational Assessment and Measurement 3 cr.
MEDUC 524 Fundamentals of Educational Research 3 cr.
MEDUC 525 Research Thesis 3 cr.
Concentration
MEDUC 600 Roles of the Reading Specialist 3 cr.
MEDUC 601 Advanced Processes and Acquisition of Reading 3 cr.
MEDUC 602 Teaching Reading to English Language Learners 3cr.
MEDUC 603 Teaching Reading in the Content Area for English
Language Learners 3 cr.
MEDUC 604 Reading Assessment Seminar 3 cr.
MEDUC 605 Reading Specialist Practicum 6 cr.
Electives (choose one)
MEDUC 504 Technology for Learning 3 cr.
MSPED 508 Students with Special Needs and Diverse Learning Styles 3 cr.
MSPED 510 Reading Assessment and Intervention 3 cr.
MSPED 511 Management for Inclusive Settings 3 cr.
MEDUC 528 Processes and Acquisition of Reading 3 cr.
MEDUC 532 Materials for Teaching Reading 3 cr.
Total Credits 36 cr.
Study Option #4
Post-Master’s Certificate: Reading Specialist K-12
This program is designed for existing certified teachers holding a master’s degree and seeking a program leading to a reading specialist certificate K-12.
Required Courses
MEDUC 600 Roles of the Reading Specialist 3 cr.
MEDUC 601 Advanced Processes and Acquisition of Reading 3 cr.
MEDUC 602 Teaching Reading to English Language Learners 3 cr.
MEDUC 603 Teaching Reading in the Content Area for
English Language Learners 3 cr.
MEDUC 604 Reading Assessment Seminar 3 cr.
MEDUC 605 Reading Specialist Practicum 6 cr.
Total Credits 21 cr.
Study Option #5
Master of Arts in Teaching with Initial Certification in Elementary Education
This study option is designed for those who seek an initial Maryland teaching certificate at the elementary grade level (grades 1-6, middle) and a graduate degree. This program serves students who did not earn a baccalaureate degree in education and who seek to become elementary school teachers.
The program of study includes the graduate courses listed below plus undergraduate liberal arts credits as mandated by the state of Maryland. The director of graduate studies reviews each applicant’s undergraduate transcript and determines for each the number of credits required. Some of the courses require a field experience component in which students observe or teach in a classroom setting several times during the semester. Students are advised to refer to the M.Ed./MAT Courses section of the catalog as they plan their course sequence.
Core (recommended to be taken early in program)
MEDUC 501 Current Trends in Education 3 cr.
MEDUC 502 Learning Theory and Human Development 3 cr.
MSPED 508 Students with Special Needs and Diverse Learning Styles 3 cr.
MEDUC 504 Technology for Learning 3 cr.
MEDUC 523 Teacher Research Seminar 3 cr.
Concentration
MEDUC 506 Mathematics in the Integrated Curriculum 3 cr.
MEDUC 507 Science in the Integrated Curriculum 3 cr.
MSPED 510 Reading Assessment and Intervention 3 cr.
MEDUC 512 Instruction of Reading 3 cr.
MEDUC 513 Social Studies in the Integrated Curriculum 3 cr.
MEDUC 518 Teacher Internship 10 cr.*
MEDUC 528 Processes and Acquisition of Reading 3 cr.
MEDUC 532 Materials for Teaching Reading 3 cr.
Total Credits 46 cr.
All 500-level courses can be completed in the evenings except MEDUC 518. MEDUC 518 includes student teaching obligations that can only be completed during the day. This requirement involves full-time classroom work and is completed in the latter stages of the student’s program. Teacher Internships should be completed only in a Professional Development School in Frederick County (MD). Student teaching can be completed only during normal public school hours.
*An “Application for Teacher Internship” (MEDUC 518) must be submitted to the director of teacher education no later than February 15 for the fall semester or September 15 for the spring semester.
Undergraduate Liberal Arts Distribution Requirements
The state of Maryland requires students to have completed a distribution of liberal arts courses before initial certification can be awarded. The director of graduate studies evaluates each student’s transcript to determine which liberal arts requirements have already been satisfied and which must be completed to earn certification. Students may complete these requirements at the Mount or at any accredited two- or four-year college. Students who take these courses at the Mount register through the education department office and pay the lower part-time graduate fee. Students who choose to take the courses elsewhere are advised to consult with their advisor prior to registration.
Study Option #6
Master of Arts in Teaching with Dual Certification in Elementary & Special Education
This graduate degree with dual certification program is designed for those individuals seeking initial Maryland teaching certificates in elementary education (grades 1-6, middle) and generic special education (grades 1-8) as well as the Master of Arts in Teaching degree. This study option serves those who did not earn a baccalaureate degree in education and who seek to become elementary school or special education teachers.
The program of study includes the graduate courses listed, summer academy as well as undergraduate liberal arts credits as mandated by the state of Maryland. The director of graduate studies reviews each applicant’s undergraduate transcript and determines the number of credits required.
Core
MEDUC 501 Current Trends in Education 3 cr.
MEDUC 502 Learning Theory and Human Development 3 cr.
MEDUC 504 Technology for Learning 3 cr.
MSPED 508 Students with Special Needs and
Diverse Learning Styles 3 cr.
MSPED 511 Management for Inclusive Settings 3 cr.
MEDUC 524 Fundamentals of Educational Research 3 cr.
MEDUC 523 Teacher Research Seminar 3 cr.
Concentration
MSPED 500 Assessment in Special Education 3 cr.*
MSPED 509 Curriculum Design/Adaptation 3 cr.*
MEDUC 506 Mathematics in the Integrated Curriculum 3 cr.
MEDUC 507 Science in the Integrated Curriculum 3 cr.
MEDUC 513 Social Studies in the Integrated Curriculum 3 cr.
MSPED 510 Reading Assessment and Intervention 3 cr.
MEDUC 512 Instruction of Reading 3 cr.
MEDUC 528 Processes and Acquisition of Reading 3 cr.
MEDUC 532 Materials for Teaching Reading 3 cr.
MSPED 519 Dual Internship 10 cr.**
Total Credits 58 cr.
*Completion of this program’s requirements involves two summer courses requiring daytime field experiences and a fall semester teacher internship during the academic year.
**An “Application for Teacher Internship” (MSPED 519) must be submitted to the director of teacher education no later than February 15 for the fall semester, or September 15 for the spring semester.
Undergraduate Liberal Arts Distribution Requirements
The state of Maryland requires students to have completed a distribution of liberal arts courses before initial certification can be awarded. The director of graduate studies evaluates each student’s transcript to determine which liberal arts requirements have already been satisfied and which must be completed to earn certification. Students may complete these requirements at the Mount or at any accredited two- or four-year college. Students who take these courses at the Mount register through the education department office and pay the lower part-time graduate fee. Students who choose to take the courses elsewhere are advised to consult with their advisor prior to registration.
Study Option #7
Master of Arts in Teaching with Initial Certification in Secondary Teaching (Grades 7-12)
This study option is designed for those who hold a bachelor’s degree and are seeking an initial Maryland teaching certificate at the secondary level and a graduate degree. All courses, except the internship, are offered in the evening.
The content areas include biology, business education, English, French, history, Latin, mathematics, social studies and Spanish.
Certification requirements include the following professional sequence of classes:
Graduate Courses
MEDUC 501 Current Trends in Education 3 cr.
MEDUC 502 Learning Theory and Human Development 3 cr.
MEDUC 504 Technology for Learning 3 cr.
MEDUC 505 Management of the Curriculum 3 cr.
MSPED 508 Students with Special Needs and Diverse Learning Styles 3 cr.
MEDUC 514 Secondary Educational Assessment and Measurement 3 cr.*
MEDUC 536 Content Area Pedagogy 3 cr.*
MEDUC 523 Teacher Research Seminar 3 cr.**
MEDUC 526 Reading in the Secondary Content Areas I 3 cr.*
MEDUC 527 Reading in the Secondary Content Areas II 3 cr.
MEDUC 521 Teacher Internship 10 cr.**
Total number of credits in the professional course sequence: 40 cr.
*Internship I consists of MEDUC 514, 517 and 526. Two full days are required for field placements. These courses should be taken concurrently in the spring prior to Internship II.
**Internship II consists of MEDUC 521 and MEDUC 523.
Teacher Internships should be completed in a Professional Development School in Frederick County (MD) during normal public school hours. An “Application for Teacher Internship” must be submitted to the secondary education coordinator by October 30 of the semester prior to registering for Internship I.
Undergraduate Liberal Arts Distribution Requirements
The state of Maryland requires students to have completed a distribution of liberal arts courses before initial certification can be awarded. The director of graduate studies evaluates each student’s transcript to determine which liberal arts requirements have already been satisfied and which must be completed to earn certification. Students may complete these requirements at the Mount or at any accredited two- or four-year college. Students who take these courses at the Mount register through the education department office and pay the lower part-time graduate fee. Students who choose to take the courses elsewhere are advised to consult with their advisor prior to registration.
Study Option #8
Master of Arts in Teaching with Initial Certification in Art Education
Grades Kindergarten-12
This program option is designed for those seeking a Master of Arts in Teaching in art education, and who have earned an undergraduate degree in fine arts.
Requirements include the following professional sequence of classes:
MEDUC 501 Current Trends in Education 3 cr.
MEDUC 502 Learning Theory and Human Development 3 cr.
MEDUC 504 Technology for Learning 3 cr.
MEDUC 505 Management of the Curriculum 3 cr.
MSPED 508 Students with Special Needs and Diverse Learning Styles 3 cr.
MEDUC 514 Secondary Assessment and Measurement 3 cr.*
MEDUC 523 Teacher Research Seminar 3 cr.**
MEDUC 526 Reading in the Secondary Content Areas I 3 cr.*
MEDUC 527 Reading in the Secondary Content Areas II 3 cr.
MEDUC 530 Art Methods 3 cr.*
MEDUC 520 Teacher Internship 10 cr.**
Total number of credits in the professional course sequence: 40 cr.
*Internship I consists of MEDUC 514, 526 and 530. Two full days arerequired for field placements. These courses should be taken concurrently in the spring prior to Internship II.
**Internship II consists of MEDUC 520 and MEDUC 523.
Teacher Internships should be completed in a Professional Development School in Frederick County (MD) during normal public school hours. An “Application for Teacher Internship” must be submitted to the secondary education coordinator by October 30 of the semester prior to registering for Internship I.
Study Option #9
Master of Arts in Teaching with Initial Certification in Music Education
Grades Kindergarten-12
This program option is designed for those seeking a Master of Arts in Teaching in music education, and who have earned an undergraduate degree in fine arts.
Requirements include the following professional sequence of classes:
MEDUC 501 Current Trends in Education 3 cr.
MEDUC 502 Learning Theory and Human Development 3 cr.
MEDUC 504 Technology for Learning 3 cr.
MEDUC 505 Management of the Curriculum 3 cr.
MSPED 508 Students with Special Needs and Diverse Learning Styles 3 cr.
MEDUC 514 Secondary Assessment and Measurement 3 cr.*
MEDUC 523 Teacher Research Seminar 3 cr.**
MEDUC 526 Reading in the Secondary Content Areas I 3 cr.*
MEDUC 527 Reading in the Secondary Content Areas II 3 cr.
MEDUC 540 Music Methods 3 cr.*
MEDUC 520 Teacher Internship 10 cr.**
Total number of credits in the professional course sequence: 40 cr.
*Internship I consists of MEDUC 514, 526 and 540. Two full days are required for field placements. These courses should be taken concurrently in the spring prior to Internship II.
**Internship II consists of MEDUC 520 and MEDUC 523.
Teacher Internships should be completed in a Professional Development School in Frederick County (MD) during normal public school hours. An “Application for Teacher Internship” must be submitted to the secondary education coordinator by October 30 of the semester prior to registering for Internship I.
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