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Master of Arts, EducationMaster of Arts (M.A.), Education. An intense study of the field of education, including educational theory, methodology, mentoring, curricula, and the overall societal and political atmosphere of education. Recommended for professional educators: public, home, and private. 44 hours. Prerequisite: Bachelor's Degree. Graduation Requirements
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ED6010 Methodology I (2 credits)
The free-market approach to education has facilitated the emergence of new educational philosophies and methods. As we progress in education, methodologies change to accommodate growth in technology and business. Many new methodologies may seem revolutionary, others may be reminiscent of the past. Being aware of some of these can assist you whether you teach or administrate in public, private or homeschools.
ED6020 Philosophy of Education (2 credits)
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the basic philosophies which undergird different types of education. When you complete this course, you should be able to identify humanist, Marxist and sophic viewpoints in everything you read: in the media and in discussions with others, and know where they come from and why. You should also be able to contrast these views to the mantic and, more specifically, the Christian. As you ponder these ideas, be sure to consider how they relate to the current educational system and modern ideas.
ED6030 History of Education (2 credits)
Shakespeare said that history is merely a prologue to humanity. In order to understand where education is today, and to foresee where it needs to be tomorrow, one must look at where it has been and trace its evolution.
ED6040 History of American Education I (2 credits)
Education has changed considerably from the foundling of America to the 21st Century. In this course the student will follow the changes from the colonial period through Emerson to Dewey and on to the present. Charting the development of education will enable the student to see changes that were beneficial as well as those that were detrimental, giving the student an idea of future education possibilities.
ED6190 Thesis Prospectus I (2 credits)
After roughly one-third of required coursework is complete, candidates will begin planning their Thesis. In this course, candidates are mentored in the process of choosing their thesis topic, and determining initial steps in the ultimate completion of the thesis portion of this degree. ED6110 Methodology II (2 credits)
This is a continuation of Methodology I. During this course the student will continue the study of various methodologies with a greater emphasis in higher education methodologies.
ED6120 Education and Technology (2 credits)
Educators must understand the cycles of history to comprehend the trends of the future and calculate the changes necessary to fit within our swiftly progressing society. Adler and Perelman are seasoned educators who know the trends of education, and combining heir insights with knowledge of historical cycles as presented by Strauss, Howe and Toffler will giver an educator power to bring their methods into the 21st century.
ED6130 Higher Education (2 credits)
Higher Education in America has changed considerably since its beginnings in the small classrooms of Harvard, Princeton and the College of William and Mary. Philosophies and education practices Germany to Russia have affected institution of higher learning in this country since its inception. Have the changes been beneficial or detrimental? The texts in this course seek to open the minds of educators and administrators to view higher learning as it really is, without the guise, pomp, and rhetoric.
ED6140 History of American Education II (2 credits)
Education has changed considerably from the foundling of America to the 21st Century. In this course the student will follow the changes from the colonial period through Emerson to Dewey and on to the present. Charting the development of education will enable the student to see changes that were beneficial as well as those that were detrimental, giving the student an idea of future education possibilities. This course is a follow-up to History of American Education I.
ED6210 Classics I (2 credits)
Classics represent the best mankind has yet produced in science, philosophy, mathematics, religion, history and art. To study the classics, produced by the great men and women of history, is to come "face-to-face" with greatness. The purpose of this course is to ensure the educators have at least a basic familiarity with some key classical texts of the Western world. This course is taken completely as independent study. Candidates read and annotate each of these works, and then write and publish a final paper in order to complete this course.
ED6220 Classics II (2 credits)
Classics represent the best mankind has yet produced in science, philosophy, mathematics, religion, history and art. To study the classics, produced by the great men and women of history, is to come "face-to-face" with greatness. The purpose of this course is to ensure the educators have at least a basic familiarity with some key classical texts of the Western world. This course is taken completely as independent study. Candidates read and annotate each of these works, and then write and publish a final paper in order to complete this course.
ED6230 Classics III (2 credits)
Classics represent the best mankind has yet produced in science, philosophy, mathematics, religion, history and art. To study the classics, produced by the great men and women of history, is to come "face-to-face" with greatness. The purpose of this course is to ensure the educators have at least a basic familiarity with some key classical texts of the Western world. This course is taken completely as independent study. Candidates read and annotate each of these works, and then write and publish a final paper in order to complete this course.
ED6240 Classics IV (2 credits)
Classics represent the best mankind has yet produced in science, philosophy, mathematics, religion, history and art. To study the classics, produced by the great men and women of history, is to come "face-to-face" with greatness. The purpose of this course is to ensure the educators have at least a basic familiarity with some key classical texts of the Western world. This course is taken completely as independent study. Candidates read and annotate each of these works, and then write and publish a final paper in order to complete this course.
ED6290 Comprehensive Examination (2 credits)
Candidates spend two credit hours preparing to defend their coursework. This course culminates in an oral examination of the candidate's understanding and mastery of the coursework taken to date. Although candidates will consider their coming thesis throughout their coursework, and spend some time preparing to create a prospectus, this course must be completed before students can officially begin thesis work in earnest. ED6300 Thesis Prospectus II (2 credits)
After all required coursework is complete and a comprehensive examination is passed, candidates will take their thesis planning to the next step, working with their mentor to solidify their plan for the research and writing portions of the thesis requirement. Upon completion of this course, focused research and writing will then take place, until the thesis is completed and defended. ED6310 Thesis I (3 credits)
Upon completion and acceptance of the prospectus, candidates will engage in focused research on the thesis topic of their choosing. They will gather data, and other information that will help them make their case in the final thesis. ED6320 Thesis II (3 credits)
In this course, candidates continue to gather information related to their thesis topics and begin writing in earnest. It is at this stage that the thesis committee becomes even more important in the process of preparing to complete and defend the thesis. ED6410 Thesis III (3 credits)
Thesis III and Thesis IV are dedicated to intense writing and working with the thesis committee to edit and refine content and presentation. Candidates should also spend time during these two courses preparing to defend both their coursework and their thesis. ED6420 Thesis IV (3 credits)
Thesis III and Thesis IV are dedicated to intense writing and working with the thesis committee to edit and refine content and presentation. Candidates should also spend time during these two courses preparing to defend both their coursework and their thesis. ED6490 Thesis Defense (2 credits)
Candidates will spend two hours preparing to defend their thesis, and then actually defending it. In the event that the defense has to be retaken one or more times, additional fees will be required for each retake. |
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