2017-2018 Graduate and Professional Studies Programs

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2017-2018 Graduate and Professional Studies Programs [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Education, M.Ed.

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Description and Learning Outcomes

Note: Students may have coursework that can be transferred in to meet specific requirements listed below.

Certificates offered in School Climate and Leadership, STEM, Literacy: Reading and Language Arts, Literacy: Math, Special Education, Educational Leadership, Alternative Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Collective Impact, Storytelling, English, Digital and Media Literacy, Digital Leadership, Principal, Superintendent, Reading and Writing Specialist (does not provide Certification), School Business Administration (does not provide Certification), Design your own in consultation with the Program Director.

MED CORE Requirements

ED 5130 - Psychology of Learning Communities (4 credits)
ED 5261 - Research Practicum I (2 credits)
ED 5262 - Research Practicum II (2 credits)
ED 6110 - Dynamics of Curriculum and Instruction (4 credits)
ED 6180 - Methods of Evaluation and Assessment: Using Data Meaningfully (4 credits)
ED 6410 - Dynamics of Educational Reform and Systems Change (4 credits)
ED 6511 - Fundamentals of Educational Inquiry: Action Research I (2 credits)
ED 6512 - Fundamentals of Educational Inquiry: Action Research II (2 credits)
ED 6951 - Portfolio I (1 credit)
ED 6952 - Portfolio II (1 credit)
ED 6961 - Portfolio III (1 credit)
ED 6962 - Portfolio IV (1 credit)

Credit Totals

CORE Credits Total 28
ELECTIVE Credits Total 9
Total credits for M.Ed. 37

Total credits needed in Concentration at least 9 - see course descriptions below

Concentrations

Educational Leadership

ED 7001 - School Finance and Policy (3 credits)
ED 7003 - Educational Leadership and Critical Issues (4 credits)
ED 7004 - School Law: ME, NH, & Federal (3 credits)
ED 7005 - Education Technology Leadership (3 credits)
ED 7006 - Labor Relations (3 credits)
ED 7008 - Achieving Educational Equity (3 credits)
ED 7009 - Facilities Planning and Management and Data-based Decision Making (3 Credits)
ED 7011 - Evaluating Effective Teaching and Curriculum (3 Credits)

School Climate and Leadership

ED 6010 - Introduction to School Climate Leadership (3 Credits)
ED 6021 - Beyond Bullying: Understanding Bullies, Victims, and Bystanders (3 Credits)
ED 6022 - Critical Connections: Student Engagement, Empowerment, and Respectful Schools (3 Credits)
ED 6025 - Habits of Mind, Grit, and Growth Mind Set: The Other Side of the Report Card (3 Credits)
ED 7062 - Pedagogy and the Respectful School (3 Credits)
ED 7063 - Legal Issues for School Climate Leaders (3 Credits)
ED 7064 - Using Data to Understand, Monitor, and Improve Climate and Learning (3 Credits)

Literacy: Reading and Language Arts

Literacy: Mathematics

ED 5015 - Teaching Math (3 credits)
ED 5710 - Explicit Teaching - Literacy across the Curriculum (3 Credits)
ED 5010 - Curriculum Design/Planning/Instruction/Assessment (3 Credits)

Special Education

ED 5030 - Meeting the Needs of all Learners (3 credits)
ED 5170 - Special Education: Disabilities, Issues, and Laws (3 credits)
ED 5640 - Universal Design for Learning: Creating Variability and Opportunity for All Learners (3 Credits)
ED 5710 - Explicit Teaching - Literacy across the Curriculum (3 Credits)
ED 5720 - Technology Integration with the Inclusion of Assistive Technology (3 Credits)
ED 6280 - Differentiated Instruction and Assessment: Inclusion for all Learners (3 credits)
ED 7012 - Special Education Law (3 Credits)

STEM

Alternative Education

ED 6750 - Consultation and Collaboration in Alternative Education (3 Credits)
ED 6751 - Developing and Sustaining Excellence in Schools (3 Credits)
ED 6752 - Planning for Student Success in Alternative Schools (3 Credits)
ED 6753 - Transition Services for Students in Alternative Education (3 Credits)
ED 6754 - Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment in Alternative Schools (3 Credits)
ED 6755 - Instructional Leadership in Alternative Schools (3 Credits)

English

Storytelling

ED 6140 - Fundamentals of Storytelling for Educators (3 Credits)
ED 6142 - Bringing History to Life Through Story Preservation Initiative (3 Credits)
ED 6143 - Story Preservation Initiative (SPI) Learning Lab: A Springboard to Project-based Learning (3 Credits)
ED 6144 - Digital Storytelling: A Powerful Teaching and Learning Tool for the 21st Century Classroom (3 Credits)
ED 6146 - Story Preservation Initiative (SPI) Learning Lab Practicum I (3 Credits)
ED 6147 - Story Preservation Initiative (SPI) Learning Lab Practicum II (3 Credits)
ED 6141 - The Art & Power of Storytelling (3 Credits)

Curriculum and Instruction

Digital and Media Literacy

Reading and Writing Specialist

(NOTE: Does not lead to Certification)

Master’s in Education: Reading and Writing Specialist (total 61 credits)

CAGS in Education: Reading and Writing Specialist (total 67 credits)

Master’s in Education: Reading and Writing Specialist (total 61 credits)

Courses for the Master’s in Education CORE (28 credits)

ED 5130 - Psychology of Learning Communities (4 credits)
ED 5261 - Research Practicum I (2 credits)
ED 5262 - Research Practicum II (2 credits)
ED 6110 - Dynamics of Curriculum and Instruction (4 credits)
ED 6180 - Methods of Evaluation and Assessment: Using Data Meaningfully (4 credits)
ED 6410 - Dynamics of Educational Reform and Systems Change (4 credits)
ED 6511 - Fundamentals of Educational Inquiry: Action Research I (2 credits)
ED 6512 - Fundamentals of Educational Inquiry: Action Research II (2 credits)
ED 6951 - Portfolio I (1 credit)
ED 6952 - Portfolio II (1 credit)
ED 6961 - Portfolio III (1 credit)
ED 6962 - Portfolio IV (1 credit)

Certification specific courses for the Master’s in Education (33 credits)

ED 5000 - Technology and Information Literacy (3 credits)
ED 5020 - Curriculum & Methods of Teaching Language, Grammar and Writing: Developing Powerful Writers (3 credits)
ED 5030 - Meeting the Needs of all Learners (3 credits)
ED 5090 - Literature in the 21st Century: Exploring Literature for Youngsters, Adolescents, and Young Adults (4 credits)
ED 5170 - Special Education: Disabilities, Issues, and Laws (3 credits)
ED 5186 - Curriculum and Methods of Teaching Reading in the Content Area (3 credits)
ED 5720 - Technology Integration with the Inclusion of Assistive Technology (3 Credits)
ED 6000 - Literacy and Language Arts (3 Credits)
ED 6150 - Diagnostic and Remedial Reading Diagnosis (3 credits)
ED 6035 - Reading and Writing Specialist (3 credits)
ED 7031 - Practicum in Reading and Writing Specialist Part I (1 credit)
ED 7032 - Practicum in Reading and Writing Specialist Part II (1 credit)

CAGS in Education: Reading and Writing Specialist (total 67 credits)

Courses for the CAGS in Education CORE (20 credits)

ED 7020 - Exploring Assessment and Accountability: Controversies and Solutions (4 Credits)
ED 7030 - Culminating Leadership Plan (4 Credits)
ED 7003 - Educational Leadership and Critical Issues (4 credits)
ED 7260 - Applied Education Research (4 Credits)
ED 7510 - Data-Driven Leadership and Action Capstone (4 Credits)

Certification specific courses for the CAGS in Education (47 credits)

Note: the following courses are the same as those for the Master’s

ED 5000 - Technology and Information Literacy (3 credits)
ED 5020 - Curriculum & Methods of Teaching Language, Grammar and Writing: Developing Powerful Writers (3 credits)
ED 5030 - Meeting the Needs of all Learners (3 credits)
ED 5090 - Literature in the 21st Century: Exploring Literature for Youngsters, Adolescents, and Young Adults (4 credits)
ED 5130 - Psychology of Learning Communities (4 credits)
ED 5170 - Special Education: Disabilities, Issues, and Laws (3 credits)
ED 5186 - Curriculum and Methods of Teaching Reading in the Content Area (3 credits)
ED 5720 - Technology Integration with the Inclusion of Assistive Technology (3 Credits)
ED 6000 - Literacy and Language Arts (3 Credits)
ED 6110 - Dynamics of Curriculum and Instruction (4 credits)
ED 6150 - Diagnostic and Remedial Reading Diagnosis (3 credits)
ED 6180 - Methods of Evaluation and Assessment: Using Data Meaningfully (4 credits)
ED 6964 - Leadership Portfolio I (1 credit)
ED 6965 - Leadership Portfolio II (1 credit)
ED 6035 - Reading and Writing Specialist (3 credits)
ED 7031 - Practicum in Reading and Writing Specialist Part I (1 credit)
ED 7032 - Practicum in Reading and Writing Specialist Part II (1 credit)

School Business Administrator

Master’s in Education: School Business Administrator (total 50 credits)

Courses for the Master’s in Business Administration CORE (12 credits)

AC 5250 - Managerial Accounting (4 Credits)
MG 5610 - Economics for Leaders (4 credits)
MG 6610 - Strategic Planning and Policy (4 credits)

Courses for the Master’s in Education CORE (12 credits)

ED 5261 - Research Practicum I (2 credits)
ED 5262 - Research Practicum II (2 credits)
ED 6410 - Dynamics of Educational Reform and Systems Change (4 credits)
ED 6511 - Fundamentals of Educational Inquiry: Action Research I (2 credits)
ED 6512 - Fundamentals of Educational Inquiry: Action Research II (2 credits)

Certification specific courses for the Master’s in Education (26 credits)

ED 6964 - Leadership Portfolio I (1 credit)
ED 6965 - Leadership Portfolio II (1 credit)
ED 7001 - School Finance and Policy (3 credits)
ED 7003 - Educational Leadership and Critical Issues (4 credits)
ED 7004 - School Law: ME, NH, & Federal (3 credits)
ED 7005 - Education Technology Leadership (3 credits)
ED 7006 - Labor Relations (3 credits)
ED 7009 - Facilities Planning and Management and Data-based Decision Making (3 Credits)
ED 7015 - Supervision of Personnel (3 credits)
ED 7511 - Internship: Business Administrator I (1 credit)
ED 7512 - Internship: Business Administrator II (1 credit)

CAGS in Education: Business Administrator (total 58 credits)

Courses for the Master’s in Business Administration CORE (16 credits)

Note: the following courses are the same as those for the Master’s

AC 5250 - Managerial Accounting (4 Credits)
MG 5610 - Economics for Leaders (4 credits)
MG 6610 - Strategic Planning and Policy (4 credits)
MG 6640 - Dynamics of Nonprofit Governance (4 credits)

Courses for the CAGS in Education CORE (16 credits)

ED 7020 - Exploring Assessment and Accountability: Controversies and Solutions (4 Credits)
ED 7030 - Culminating Leadership Plan (4 Credits)
ED 7260 - Applied Education Research (4 Credits)
ED 7510 - Data-Driven Leadership and Action Capstone (4 Credits)

Certification specific courses for the CAGS in Education (26 credits)

Note: the following courses are the same as those for the Master’s

ED 6964 - Leadership Portfolio I (1 credit)
ED 6965 - Leadership Portfolio II (1 credit)
ED 7001 - School Finance and Policy (3 credits)
ED 7003 - Educational Leadership and Critical Issues (4 credits)
ED 7004 - School Law: ME, NH, & Federal (3 credits)
ED 7005 - Education Technology Leadership (3 credits)
ED 7006 - Labor Relations (3 credits)
ED 7009 - Facilities Planning and Management and Data-based Decision Making (3 Credits)
ED 7015 - Supervision of Personnel (3 credits)
ED 7511 - Internship: Business Administrator I (1 credit)
ED 7512 - Internship: Business Administrator II (1 credit)

Concentration Courses

ED 5000 - Technology and Information Literacy (3 credits)
ED 5010 - Curriculum Design/Planning/Instruction/Assessment (3 Credits)
ED 5015 - Teaching Math (3 credits)
ED 5020 - Curriculum & Methods of Teaching Language, Grammar and Writing: Developing Powerful Writers (3 credits)
ED 5030 - Meeting the Needs of all Learners (3 credits)
ED 5090 - Literature in the 21st Century: Exploring Literature for Youngsters, Adolescents, and Young Adults (4 credits)
ED 5170 - Special Education: Disabilities, Issues, and Laws (3 credits)
ED 5186 - Curriculum and Methods of Teaching Reading in the Content Area (3 credits)
ED 5610 - STEAM Education: Integration, Challenge, and Curiosity (3 Credits)
ED 5620 - Next Generation Science Standards and STEAM Education: Integrating both into our Classrooms (3 Credits)
ED 5630 - STEAM, Next General Science Standards and the Common Core: Combining These Frameworks as we Create Curriculum (3 Credits)
ED 5640 - Universal Design for Learning: Creating Variability and Opportunity for All Learners (3 Credits)
ED 5710 - Explicit Teaching - Literacy across the Curriculum (3 Credits)
ED 5720 - Technology Integration with the Inclusion of Assistive Technology (3 Credits)
ED 6000 - Literacy and Language Arts (3 Credits)
ED 6010 - Introduction to School Climate Leadership (3 Credits)
ED 6021 - Beyond Bullying: Understanding Bullies, Victims, and Bystanders (3 Credits)
ED 6022 - Critical Connections: Student Engagement, Empowerment, and Respectful Schools (3 Credits)
ED 6025 - Habits of Mind, Grit, and Growth Mind Set: The Other Side of the Report Card (3 Credits)
ED 6140 - Fundamentals of Storytelling for Educators (3 Credits)
ED 6142 - Bringing History to Life Through Story Preservation Initiative (3 Credits)
ED 6143 - Story Preservation Initiative (SPI) Learning Lab: A Springboard to Project-based Learning (3 Credits)
ED 6144 - Digital Storytelling: A Powerful Teaching and Learning Tool for the 21st Century Classroom (3 Credits)
ED 6146 - Story Preservation Initiative (SPI) Learning Lab Practicum I (3 Credits)
ED 6147 - Story Preservation Initiative (SPI) Learning Lab Practicum II (3 Credits)
ED 6190 - Taming the Data Beast: Understanding and Using Assessment Data to Inform Instructional Decisions (4 Credits)
ED 6320 - Teaching Immigrant Students (3 Credits)
ED 6430 - Interrupting the School to Prison Pipeline - The Future of Black and Brown Boys in the USA (3 Credits)
ED 6452 - Calculus AB for Educators (3 Credits)
ED 6710 - STEM Integration in the K-12 Classroom: An Interdisciplinary Approach (3 Credits)
ED 6750 - Consultation and Collaboration in Alternative Education (3 Credits)
ED 6751 - Developing and Sustaining Excellence in Schools (3 Credits)
ED 6752 - Planning for Student Success in Alternative Schools (3 Credits)
ED 6753 - Transition Services for Students in Alternative Education (3 Credits)
ED 6754 - Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment in Alternative Schools (3 Credits)
ED 6755 - Instructional Leadership in Alternative Schools (3 Credits)
ED 6823 - Victorian Poetry (3 Credits)
ED 6951 - Portfolio I (1 credit)
ED 6965 - Leadership Portfolio II (1 credit)
ED 7001 - School Finance and Policy (3 credits)
ED 7004 - School Law: ME, NH, & Federal (3 credits)
ED 7005 - Education Technology Leadership (3 credits)
ED 7006 - Labor Relations (3 credits)
ED 7008 - Achieving Educational Equity (3 credits)
ED 7009 - Facilities Planning and Management and Data-based Decision Making (3 Credits)
ED 7011 - Evaluating Effective Teaching and Curriculum (3 Credits)
ED 7012 - Special Education Law (3 Credits)
ED 7015 - Supervision of Personnel (3 credits)
ED 7062 - Pedagogy and the Respectful School (3 Credits)
ED 7063 - Legal Issues for School Climate Leaders (3 Credits)
ED 7064 - Using Data to Understand, Monitor, and Improve Climate and Learning (3 Credits)

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