One of the following emphases is to be selected: EMPHASIS IN INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP
The emphasis in Instructional Leadership seeks to prepare candidates to be exemplary teachers, while allowing the incorporation of content area knowledge. Candidates will be equipped with a wide repertoire of research-based teaching strategies and with the knowledge and skill to design and deliver instruction to meet the needs of diverse student populations.
The emphasis in Instructional Leadership with an administration concentration seeks to prepare education leaders for school principal and superintendent roles.
The REQUIRED courses are as follows
EDAD 520 - Foundations of Instructional Leadership 3 hours EDIL 547 - Curriculum Development 3 hours
EDIL 562 - Instructional Leadership 3 hours EDUC 588 - Statistics 3 hours
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or EDAD 594 - Clinical Practice 3 hours Subtotal 18 Hours
Select fifteen (15) hours from an area
(e.g. EDAD or a content area, such as math, science, English, or history). Individuals interested in pursuing a course of study in administration (e.g. school principal or superintendent) will complete their 15 hours online at Southern in courses with the EDAD prefix. These individuals should also complete the EDAD Clinical Practice. For those selecting a content area, this program is intended for advanced study in an area of existing certification and thus allows the transfer of up to 15 graduate credits in a specific content area from an accredited institution of higher education. The candidate must present a rationale for the inclusion of these courses in his or her program of study, which must then be approved by the MSEd Advisory Council. Content area candidates will complete the EDIL Clinical Practice. Subtotal 15 Hours
TOTAL 33 HOURS
Note: Availability of courses varies from year to year.
EMPHASIS IN LITERACY EDUCATION
The Master of Science emphasis in Literacy Education is designed to empower classroom teachers to keep learners at the heart of all literacy instruction, while responding to the demands of research-based pedagogical practice mandated by federal initiatives such as Common Core Standards. The Literacy Education program focuses on enhancing classroom pedagogy with a goal of teaching differently. Because most courses contain a significant application component, teachers are given ample opportunities to translate theory into practice.
The REQUIRED courses are as follows
EDLE 527 - Implementing Reading Workshop 3 hours EDLE 537 - Implementing Writing Workshop 3 hours EDLE 565 - Critical Thinking in Content Literacy 3 hours EDLE 567 - Literacy Instruction in Primary Classrooms 3 hours EDLE 573 - The Art of Teaching Writing 3 hours
EDLE 586 - Professional Applications in Literacy 3 hours EDLE 594 - Clinical Practice 3 hours
EDUC 577 - Reading Assessment and Remediation 3 hours EDUC 588 - Statistics 3 hours
EDUC 593 - Educational Action Research 3 hours Subtotal 30 Hours
Select three (3) hours of elective from EDAD, EDIL, EDLE, EDOE, or EDUC:
EDAD, EDIL, EDLE, EDOE, or EDUC. Subtotal 3 Hours
TOTAL 33 HOURS
Note: Availability of courses varies from year to year.
EMPHASIS IN OUTDOOR EDUCATION
The emphasis in Outdoor Education is designed for outdoor professionals, youth workers, classroom teachers, or anyone who wants to more effectively use God’s book of nature in teaching and outdoor programming. Generally, the classes and field experiences involve examining, evaluating, developing, and im-
School of Education and Psychology | 47 plementing outdoor education programs. Activities, such as canoeing, kayaking, backpacking, and rock climbing, are included as part of many of the courses, but are not the primary focus. Students can complete their coursework in three to four semesters, and may choose from two attendance options. For program completion, student must submit and receive approval on a Professional Portfo- lio containing specific evidences as directed by the guidelines provided.
Option 1: The Outdoor Professional Intensives
These intensive sessions are designed for outdoor professionals (camp directors, naturalists, etc.) who need to continue working while enrolled in classes. To ac- commodate the work schedules of such professionals, each semester requires attendance at a ten-day intensive, with additional projects and/or assignments to be completed individually in an outdoor setting after the session. Online coursework is also utilized. Participation in these intensive sessions represents a commitment to the outdoor education field and is an opportunity for students to test their skills, knowledge, desires, and career goals while sharing topics of discussion and interest with the instructors and each other. Students in this attendance option must be employed by or have access to an outdoor facility in order to complete the field experiences required.
Option 2: The Classroom Teacher Summer Field School
The summer field school attendance option is designed for K-12 teachers who would like to use outdoor laboratories to enrich the classroom curriculum. Typically the student will attend three consecutive summer field school sessions in order to complete the degree. Internships allow the teacher to network with outdoor professionals in their home community. Resources used for internships typically include nature centers, parks, zoos, aquariums, museums, and gov- ernment agencies offering outdoor education programming for teachers and schools. Some students may also elect to do Independent Study. Independent Study allows the teacher to develop outdoor units of study for use in their class- rooms. All students attending the summer field school should come prepared with outdoor appropriate clothing and basic camping gear. Suggested schedules for summer field school and a list of items typically required for classes are avail- able from the School of Education and Psychology.
The REQUIRED courses are as follows
EDOE 538 - Technology in Outdoor Education 2 hours EDOE 543 - Environmental Ministries 2 hours EDOE 593 - Adventure-Based Counseling 2 hours EDUC 591 - Methods of Educational Research 3 hours EDOE 576 - Outdoor Intensive Lab-Fall 0 hours
or EDOE 577 - Outdoor Intensive Lab-Winter 0 hours or EDOE 578 - Outdoor Intensive Lab-Summer 0 hours Subtotal 9 Hours
Select twelve (12) hours from the following courses:
EDOE 503 - Principles and Concepts of Outdoor Education 2 hours
EDOE 504 - Field Experience in Principles and Concepts of Outdoor Ed. 1 hour EDOE 513 - Nature Study 2 hours
EDOE 514 - Field Experience in Nature Study 1 hour EDOE 523 - Leadership in Outdoor Education 2 hours
EDOE 524 - Field Experience in Leadership in Outdoor Education 1 hour EDOE 533 - Developing Outdoor Teaching Sites 2 hours
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EDOE 534 - Field Experience in Developing Outdoor Teaching Sites 1 hour EDOE 535 - Outdoor Therapy: Design and Procedures 2 hours
EDOE 536 - Field Experience in Outdoor Therapy 1 hour Subtotal 12 Hours
Electives
Select a minimum of fifteen (15) hours from any Master’s-level Business, Counseling, or Education courses (must have pre-approval of Outdoor Education adviser). Eight (8) hours must be EDOE courses.
Subtotal 15 Hours TOTAL 36 HOURS
Note: EDUC 598 Master’s Thesis is recommended
Note: A Master of Science in Administration (MSA) with an Outdoor Education emphasis is available through the School of Business and Management