Master of Arts in Education Degree in Secondary Education-English/Language Arts
Master of Arts in Education Degree
The Master of Arts in Education degree is awarded in the following major fields: school counseling, instructional leadership, early childhood education PK-3, elementary education K-6, P-12 education, secondary education, and special education: collaborative teacher K-6 and/or 6-12. Programs range from 33-60 semester hours. See program requirements below.
Secondary Education (6-12) (Alabama State Board of Education Approved)
Secondary Education - English/Language Arts
Prerequisite: valid Class B professional educator certificate in the field of study.
See academic advisor for specific teaching field requirements.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| ED 000 | Graduate Capstone 2 | 0 |
| ED 601 | Methods of Educational Research | 3 |
| ED 603 | Trends, Issues, and Diversity in Learning | 3 |
| ED 605 | Curriculum Development | 3 |
| ED 634 | Advanced Methods of Teaching in Grades 6-12 | 3 |
| ED 655 | Evaluation in Modern Education | 3 |
| EEX 605 | Survey of Students with Disabilities 1 | 3 |
| Select one from the following: | 3 | |
| Human Growth and Development | ||
| Multicultural Issues of Teaching ESOL | ||
| Digital Literacy Instructional Context | ||
| History and Philosophy of Education | ||
| Ethics and Education | ||
| Special Topics in Education | ||
| Advisor-approved graduate coursework from any two of the following fields: English, communications, journalism, theater; six hours must be at the 600-level | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 33 | |
- 1
If requirement has been satisfied, a three-hour state approved diversity course is required.
- 2
ED 000 is taken in the final Fall or Spring semester.
Master of Arts in Education Degree in Secondary Education – English/Language Arts – Alternative Plan
Secondary Education (6-12) (Alabama State Board of Education Approved)
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ED 585 | Materials and Methods of High School Teaching | 3 |
| ED 601 | Methods of Educational Research | 3 |
| ED 605 | Curriculum Development | 3 |
| ED 655 | Evaluation in Modern Education | 3 |
| ED 675 | Content Literacy | 3 |
| ED 677 | Curriculum and Teaching | 3 |
| EEX 605 | Survey of Students with Disabilities (If a survey of special education course was completed prior to unconditional admission to the Alt A Program, another approved diversity course is required) | 3 |
| ED 540 | Methods and Materials for Teaching English/Language Arts | 3 |
| A minimum of 15 semester hours of major field advisor-approved graduate courses of which at least six hours must be at the 600-level | 15 | |
| ED 582 | Internship Grades 6-12 | 6-9 |
| Total Hours | 45-48 | |
Additional Requirements for Comprehensive Fields
English Language Arts: This program requires at least one course in two areas within the broader field (English, speech, drama/theatre, and print or broadcast journalism).
Coursework in at least two disciplines must be completed at the graduate level.