Educational Development and Strategies, M.S.E.D.

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The Master of Science in Education with a major in Educational Development and Strategies International program is designed to meet the needs of practicing teachers, abroad, by combining effective teaching practices with theory and research. In this program, teachers will learn new skills that can be immediately implemented in their classroom. The Educational Development and Strategies International master’s degree is offered in hybrid format, blending online and face-to face learning.

Program Learning Outcomes:

Students will be able to implement strategies to guide instruction for learning to achieve established learning goals
Students will be able to apply differentiated instruction techniques and strategies to create learner centered classrooms and lessons for diverse populations.
Students will be able to discuss current, validated research underlying the theory, principles, and practices of the course content and apply them to his/her own instructional setting and content area.
Students will be able to model and directly teach communication skills that build rapport with the community of learners.

Program Requirements

The requirements for this 30-Credit degree are:

Area I: Foundations of Education (6 Credits Required)

ED 519 - Principles of Law & Special Education Law - required

And One of the Following:

Area II: Professional Skills (9 credits required)

Area V: Major Courses PLS 3rd Learning (12 credits required)

Select from courses numbered ED 541 -ED 561 , ED 5020 , ED 5024 and ED 5401 -ED 5407

Elective Courses (3 credits required)

PLS 3rd Learning (Area V) courses cannot be used for elective credits in this degree program, including those listed as 558 Topics courses.