02/15/12
Master of Education Degree in Secondary Education with a Specialization in Teaching
Hours: 36 Credits Including Clinical Experience
Department Office: 226 Beekey Building
Telephone: (610) 683-4259
The program consists of a minimum of 36 semester hours of coursework for the M.Ed. in Secondary Education –
with a Specialization in Teaching. All courses are three semester hours with the exception of Practice Teaching
Fieldwork. This program is designed to accelerate teacher certification for students who have already
demonstrated content mastery.
A student can earn a master’s degree simultaneously with teaching certification. Kutztown University offers 7-12
teaching certificates in the following areas: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth and Space Science, General
Science, Mathematics, Mathematics and Physics, English, and Social Studies. The K-12 teaching certification
areas include: Spanish and German.
Program Structure and Field Component:
Students who work in the cohort group format can begin the course work in the summer, take course work in the
fall and complete the program by taking two accelerated courses and their 12-week clinical experience in the
spring.
Students will complete 190 hours of Education Exploration. These field experiences will be documented and
analyzed in the course, Education Exploration, which is a prerequisite for the capstone clinical experience.
General Admission Requirements:
1.
Score of passed Praxis II test in the content area sent to Kutztown University.
2.
Bachelor’s degree grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 in area of certification or related area or evidence of
achievement of a 3.0 post-bachelor’s GPA (minimum of four content area courses).
3.
Completion of graduate entrance requirements.
4.
Act 34 and 151 clearances completed. Completed FBI clearance report from Cogent, Inc. in PA.
TB Test Evidence.
5.
Successful interview with Department of Secondary Education upon acceptance.
Additional Requirements for Certification/Graduation:
Candidates seeking an M.Ed. in Secondary Education with Initial Certification must satisfy all
curriculum requirements, all University requirements, and fulfill the following:
 Pass the Praxis II content knowledge test for the respective area of certification. Foreign
Language certification requires the Fundamental Subjects test in addition to the Praxis II.
 Maintain a 3.0 GPA throughout the program.
 Complete appropriate certification/graduate paperwork to process certification/graduate degree as
noted below:
 For certification: Submit to College of Education Dean’s Office the PDE 338-G form with
money order and Declaration of Intent to Complete form
 For degree: Apply for graduation through the College of Graduate Studies.
02/15/12
Master of Education Degree: Secondary Education - Teaching
A Minimum of 36 Credits Required
Program #5XXXX – Version TBA
ADVISOR:
OFFICE:
Dr. Joseph McSparran
Beekey 234
TELEPHONE:
EMAIL:
610-683-4759
mcsparra@kutztown.edu
The program consists of a minimum of 36 semester hours of coursework for the M.Ed. in Secondary Education – with a Specialization in
Teaching. All courses are three semester hours with the exception of Practice Teaching Fieldwork. This program is designed to
accelerate teacher certification for students who have already demonstrated content mastery.
AREA I. Educational Environment: 6 hours
Area I is designed to explore the fundamentals underlying the education process and to relate them to current practice in
schooling.
A. English Language Learner - Diversity: 3 hours
GR.
EDU 434 Instructional Methods, Materials, and Assessments for ELL/ESL
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B. Foundations Electives: 3 hours - Select from the following:
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EDU 533 Social Interpretations of Education
EDU 535 Major Philosophies of Education
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EDU 562 School Law
EDU 597 Change in Education
AREA II. Instruction: 21 hours
Area II is designed to investigate the criteria for decision-making and the structure and organization of curriculum and instruction.
A. Learning Theory: 3 hours – Select from the following:
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EDU 564 Foundation of the Middle Level Learner
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EDU 568 Middle Level Curriculum and Instruction
B. Special Education: 6 hours
SPU 500 Cognitive Development of Diverse Learners in a Standards Aligned System
SPU 514 Effective Instructional Strategies for Students with Disabilities in Inclusive Settings
C. Instruction:
Methods: 3 hours
SEU 520 Education Theory and Practice
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D. Reading: 3 hours
SEU 540 Reading, Writing and Critical Thinking for Middle and High School
E. Assessment: 3 hours
EDU 526 Data Driven Decision Making*
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F. Classroom Management: 3 hours
SEU 560 Classroom Management for the Inclusive Classroom*
AREA III. Professionalism: 3 hours
Area III is designed to pursue an understanding of how knowledge is gained, how to verify knowledge, and how to judge its value.
A. Introduction Course: 3 hours
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EDU 581 Education Exploration
AREA IV. Curriculum:
6 hours
Area IV is designed to provide in-depth knowledge of instructional strategies and to enhance the effectiveness of instruction.
A. Clinical Experience
EDU 592 Intensive Clinical Experience (12 weeks)
*Taken during the Clinical Experience Semester
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