Graduate

Masters in Education in School Teaching:

Applicants for this program must have a valid teaching certificate from the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. The program for school teachers provides advanced study in theories and evaluation of good practices in teaching, while allowing the teacher to select a series of courses which suppo0rt his/her own professional goals. Specifically, the program leads to the Maser of Education degree with an emphasis in Elementary or Secondary Teaching. The program is composed of 36 hours, 18 required core professional hours and 18 chosen by the teacher and advisor as a support area.

A. CORE CURRICULUM - ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHING

   1. Professional Studies Components:

EDU 500	Philosophy of Education	3
EDU 503	Improvement of Teaching in the Elementary School	3
EDU 505	Advanced Educational Psychology	3
EDU 508	Problems of the Elementary School Curriculum	3
EDU 570	Educational Statistics and Research	3
EDU 575	Technology for Professional Educators	3

    2. Support Area-Each student must develop a plan, with the advisor's approval, which meets one of the following options:

        a. 15-18 hours in one or two of the following subject matter fields: English, Social Studies, Mathematics, and science.

        b. 12-15 hours of Psychology and philosophy courses.

        c. 12-15 hours of Special Education.

        d. 12-15 hours in Guidance and Counseling.

        e. 12 hours in Middle School Education.

        f. 18 hours of course work from two or more disciplines as approved by the advisor.

    3. In addition to the Professional Studies Area, students may take 1-6 semester hours of electives, with the advisor's approval, to complete the 36 semester hour program.

STUDENTS MUST COMPLETE A MINIMUM OF 36 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS TO MEET DEGREE REQUIREMENTS.

B. CORE CURRICULUM - SECONDARY SCHOOL TEACHING

    1.Professional Studies Component:

EDU 500	Philosophy of Education	3
EDU 505	Advanced Educational Psychology	3
EDU 506	Problems of the Secondary School Curriculum	3
EDU 507	Improvement of Teaching in the Secondary School	3
EDU 570	Educational Statistics and Research	3
EDU 575	Technology for Professional Educators	3

    2. Support Area-Each student must develop a plan, with the advisor's approval, which meets one of the following options:

        a. 15-18 hours in one or two of the following subject matter fields: English, Social Studies, Mathematics, and science.

        b. 12-15 hours of Psychology and philosophy courses.

        c. 12-15 hours of Special Education.

        d. 12-15 hours in Guidance and Counseling.

        e. 12 hours in Middle School Education.

        f. 18 hours of course work from two or more disciplines as approved by the advisor.

    3. In addition to the Professional Studies Area, students may take 1-6 semester hours of electives, with the advisor's approval, to complete the 36 semester hour program.

STUDENTS MUST COMPLETE A MINIMUM OF 36 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS TO MEET DEGREE REQUIREMENTS.

Further information regarding this program is found in the Department of Education Graduate Student Handbook available from your advisor.

Counselor Education is a graduate-level preparation for prospective counselors who seek employment in school guidance, student personnel services in higher education, mental health agencies, and various other settings.

Persons considering this major should have completed a broad undergraduate program of study including courses in psychology, sociology, and communication skills. For those persons seeking counseling positions in public elementary or secondary schools, the Missouri Department Elementary or Secondary Education requires a teaching certificate and two years of teaching experience. NOTE: Application for State of Missouri Counseling Certificate is the student's responsibility.

A. CORE CURRICULUM - GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING

EDU 504	The Counseling Profession	3
EDU 509	Advanced Human Development	3
EDU 515	Theories and Techniques of Counseling	3
EDU 517	Group Procedures	3
EDU 519	Career Development	3
EDU 525	Practicum in Counseling	3
EDU 530	Counseling Special Populations	3
EDU 570	Educational Statistics and Research	3

B. Specialty Area Courses

        1. Elementary School Guidance and Counseling

            In addition to the 24 core hours (A), students working toward certification as elementary school counselors must complete the following course requirements:

EDU 531	Principles and Practices of Guidance	3
EDU 532	Foundations of Counseling Children	3
EDU 524	Appraisal of the Elementary School Child	3
EDU 575	Technology for Professional Educators	3

    Note: Missouri certification as an elementary school counselor requires an additional 2 courses beyond the M. Ed. program: EDU 526E and EDU 528. Total hours for certification is 42. 

        2. Secondary School Guidance and Counseling

            In addition to the core 24 hours (A), students working toward certification as secondary school counselors must complete the following course requirements:

EDU 531	Principles and Practices of Guidance	3
EDU 523	Appraisal of the Individual	3
EDU 575	Technology for Professional Educators	3
	one 3-hour elective	3

    Note: Missouri certification as a  secondary school counselor requires an additional 2 courses beyond the M. Ed. program: EDU 526S and EDU 528. Total hours for certification is 42. 

        3. Community/Agency Counseling

            In addition to the 24 core hours (A), students desiring to seek employment in other than elementary and secondary school settings must complete the following course requirements:

PSY 409G	Abnormal Psychology	3
PSY 429G	Psychological Testing	3
EDU 523	Appraisal of the Individual	3
EDU 526A	Practicum in Counseling II	3
EDU 529	Marriage and Family Counseling	3
EDU 575	Technology for Professional Educators	3
	one 3-hour elective	3