The Master of Education program is primarily designed for the growth and advancement of educational professionals who desire to
The program is 36 credit hours in length. It can be completed during full- or part-time study. Courses are offered in the evening with some courses available during the day on the Fayette campus.
Program Outcomes
Data Analysis Skills
- Students will demonstrate capacity for the application of qualitative and quantitative data analysis
Research skills
- Student will demonstrate proficiency in library, archival and database research.
Research Design
- Student will demonstrate proficiency in research design, including the logical structure of the research question and the research evidence related to answering the question.
Communication of Research Findings
- The student will demonstrate a graduate level proficiency in the written analysis and explanation of research findings.
Admission Criteria
Admission Requirements
Students are admitted to the Master of Education degree program on the basis of academic preparation, aptitude for graduate study, and character based on the following:
- baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university
- undergraduate GPA of 3.0 (or more) on a 4.0 scale
- two (2) letters of recommendation from school administrators, professional colleagues, or college professors addressing the applicant's suitability for graduate work
Upon receipt and review of all information and supporting documents, applicants will be notified of their admission status. The University reserves the right to refuse admission to anyone who does not meet standards for admission. Students are admitted on a continuous enrollment basis, at any time of the year. Prospective students are encouraged to visit the campuses.
Curriculum
Graduation Requirements
- Completion of the prescribed course of study for the MED program (36-hour minimum)
- Overall GPA of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale
- A maximum of two (2) grades below a C is allowed, but the overall GPA must be a minimum of 3.0.
- Courses with grades below "C" will not count toward graduation.
- All work must be completed within a six-year (6-year) period from the time of initial enrollment.
Undergraduate Seniors
University seniors with a 3.0 or better cumulative GPA may enroll in a maximum of 6 hours of graduate credit upon approval of their undergraduate advisor and the Director of Graduate Studies. These hours will not count toward the baccalaureate degree but may be applied to the Master of Education degree.
Master of Education Courses
The following courses have been approved to fulfill the requirements of the Master of Education degree at Central Methodist University. Graduate courses are numbered in the 500-level. Some courses are offered for either undergraduate credit at the 300/400-level or for graduate credit at the 500-level, with appropriate requirement differences determined by the instructor. These courses must be taken at the 500-level to apply to the MEd degree.
Central Methodist University reserves the right to cancel classes for sufficient cause and to add to or delete from the courses listed below according to the demands of the program.
Other Program Information
- VESi Courses Information
- Content Knowledge
- Delivery of Instruction
- Individual and Classroom Management
- Monitoring and Assessment
- Planning and Preparing for Instruction
- Graduate Certificates
- MoreNET Graduate Credit
Course List
Professional Foundation Core (18 Hours)
See self-advising chart
| ED505 | Liberal Arts in Education | 3 |
| ED514 | Instructional Technology | 3 |
| ED516 | Exceptional-and-Diverse-Learners | 3 |
| ED595 | Introduction to Research | 3 |
| ED596 | Final Project | 3 |
| PS501 | American Public School Law | 3 |
All students are required to complete 18 hours listed above and choose a secondary core from the list below to complete a total of 36 hours.
Professional Teaching Core (18 Hours)
Students may request a course substitution for all tracks except for Mathematics. The course substitution form is available in the Graduate Studies Office. All substitutions are subject to approval of the Dean of the University. Courses are approved for a specific standard; a student must successfully complete coursework in at least four (4) of the five (5) following standards:
- Content knowledge
- Planning and preparing for instruction
- Delivery of instruction that meets multiple learning needs of students
- Monitoring and assessment
- Individual and classroom management
Political Science Core (18 Hours)
Students who wish to focus their graduate studies on Political Science may choose to replace the Professional Teaching Core with the following courses in Political Science.
| PS500 | International Relations | 3 |
| PS505 | Modern Political Thought | 3 |
| PS508 | Law and the Judicial Process | 3 |
| PS518 | Congress | 3 |
| PS519 | The American Presidency | 3 |
| PS530 | Public Administration | 3 |
Mathematics Core (18 Hours)
Students who wish to focus their graduate studies on Mathematics may choose to replace the Professional Teaching Core with the following courses in Mathematics:
| MA550 | History of Mathematics | 3 |
| MA528 | Advanced Statistics | 3 |
| MA529 | Mathematical Statistics | 4 |
| MA534 | Modern Algebra | 4 |
| MA519 | Matrices and Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MA525 | Introduction to Real Analysis | 3 |
| MA504 | Writing Mathematical Documents Including LaTex | 3 |
| MA538 | Complex Analysis | 3 |
| MA555 | Topology | 3 |
| MA545 | Numerical Analysis | 3 |
| MA509 | Proof In Mathematics | 3 |
Athletic Administration Core (18 Hours)
Students who wish to focus their graduate studies on Athletic Administration may choose to replace the Professional Teaching Core with the following courses in Education and Psychology. Students electing the Athletic Administration Emphasis must also complete the 18 hour Professional Foundation Core that is required of all M.Ed. students.
| ED504 | Current Issues and Trends in Education | 3 |
| ED507 | Foundations of Education Administration | 3 |
| ED533 | Classroom and Behavior Management | 3 |
| ED547 | Introduction to Interscholastic and Intercollegiate Athletic Program Administration I | 3 |
| ED548 | Interscholastic and Intercollegiate Athletic Program Administration II | 3 |
| ED549 | Interscholastic and Intercollegiate Athletic Program Administration III | 3 |
| ED523 | Educational Leadership | 3 |
| ED550 | The Role of the Collegiate Athletic Director | 3 |
| PY523 | Human Growth and Development | 3 |
Special Education Core (18 Hours)
Students who wish to focus their graduate studies in the area of Special Education may choose to replace the Professional Teaching Core with the following courses in Special Education. Students electing this emphasis must also complete the 18 hour Professional Foundation Core, which is required of all M.Ed. students.
| IT510 | Technology in the Special Education Classroom | 3 |
| SE503 | Introduction to Graduate Study in Special Education | 3 |
| PY543 | Advanced Psychology of the Exceptional Child | 2 |
| SE533 | Special Education Law | 3 |
| SE545 | Advanced Behavior Management | 3 |
| SE513 | Advanced Curriculum and Assessment | 3 |
| SE508 | Advanced Organization and Management | 2 |
| SE514 | Special Education Internship | 3 |
Instructional Technology Core (18 Hours)
Students who wish to focus their graduate studies in the area of Instructional Technology may choose to replace the Professional Teaching Core with the following courses in Instructional Technology. Students selecting this emphasis must also complete the 18 hour Professional Foundation Core that is required of all M.Ed. students.
| ED543 | Software for Students | 3 |
| ED544 | Software for Teachers | 3 |
| ED545 | Web PageDesign | 3 |
| IT500 | Transforming Learning with Technology | 3 |
| IT505 | Ethics and Issues in Educational Technology | 3 |
| IT510 | Technology in the Special Education Classroom | 3 |
| IT515 | Technology and its Impact on Coaching | 3 |
| IT590 | Special Topics | 3 |
English Core
Students who wish to focus their graduate studies in the area of English may choose to replace the Professional Teaching Core with the following courses in English. Students selecting this emphasis must also complete the 18 hour Professional Foundation Core that is required of all M.Ed. students.
| EN509 | Theory and Practice of Teaching Composition | 3 |
| EN516 | Creative Writing | 3 |
| EN524 | American Literature and Culture | 3 |
| EN535 | Shakespeare | 3 |
| EN542 | Studies in the Victorian Novel | 3 |
| EN548 | Studies in Classical and Medieval Genres | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 36