Department of Teaching and Leadership
Pittsburg State University
Master of Science Degree in Teaching with
Elementary or Secondary Emphasis
This program is designed for candidates desiring to major in teaching at the master’s level. Candidates may choose an
emphasis area in Elementary or Secondary.
Thesis Option (Option I) and Coursework Option (Option III) are described in the current University Catalog.
Please see the University Catalog for specific requirements (http://www.pittstate.edu/office/registrar/catalog.dot).
Core Courses
A.
21 Hours
Professional Characteristics:
Professionalism, Leadership
3
TCHL 843 Trends and Issues-3
B.
Instructional Planning:
Instruction
6
Options - Student may choose a thesis or coursework option.
Thesis Option – 30 hrs
Core Courses
TCHL 890 Research and Thesis
Electives by advisement
Coursework Option – 33 hrs
Core Courses
Emphasis Electives by advisement*
TCHL 850 Current Teaching Practices-3
And
READ 870 Developmental Reading (Elementary)-3
Or
READ 720 Content Literacy for Middle and
Secondary Teachers (Secondary)-3
C.
Management of Educational Environment:
Diversity
12 Hours
Minimum 12 hours required by advisement.
Secondary Emphasis*
6
12 Hours
Twelve (12) semester hours in the content field inside or
outside the College of Education with at least 6 semester
hours in the same area.
NOTE: There are four important procedural steps which are the
student’s responsibility while he/she is pursuing a master’s degree.
1.
2.
Evaluation and Assessment:
Assessment, Communication
21
12
33 hrs. min.
Elementary Emphasis*
TCHL 854 Advanced Methods and Materials for
English Language Learners-3
And
Select one course by advisement
PSYCH 810 Advanced Educational Psychology -3
PYSCH 759 Advanced Development Psychology -3
TCHL 836 Positive Classroom Management-3
D.
21
3
6
30 hrs. min.
3
3.
4.
Select one course by advisement
TCHL 878 Assessment for Effective Teaching -3
TCHL 853 Advanced Assessment for ELL-3
SPED 750 Assessment in Special Education-3
The student must apply for and be admitted to a degree program
through the Office of Graduate Studies.
The student must apply for candidacy in conference with hi/her
advisor.
The student must petition the Graduate Office to graduate.
Option III the student must complete a comprehensive examination
during his/her last semester of enrollment. Option I the student
must complete a thesis/oral defense during his/her last semester of
enrollment.
See Catalog for specific information
E.
Research and Inquiry:
Technology, Research
3
Note: This plan received academic approval from
KSDE and NCATE
TCHL 891 Methods of Research -3
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