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. The program can be completed entirely online, but some courses are also offered in seat during the day
or in the evening.
Program Outcomes
Educational Leadership
- Students will demonstrate an understanding of the critical role leadership plays in shaping and enhancing educational programs
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.
Course List
Professional Foundation Core (18 Hours)
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| ED516 | Exceptional-and-Diverse-Learners | 3 |
| ED595 | Introduction to Research | 3 |
| ED596 | Final Project | 3 |
| PS501 | American Public School Law | 3 |
| ED528 | Professional Leadership | 3 |
| ED517 | Perspectives on Education: Liberal Arts and American Traditions | 3 |
All students are required to complete 18 hours listed above and choose a secondary concentration from the list below to complete a total of 36 hours.
Professional Teaching Concentration (18 Hours)
The Professional Teaching Concentration is a more general area of educational study at the graduate level. In addition to the 18 hours in the Professional Foundational Core, students will choose 18 hours from a list of options. Students may request a course substitution if necessary. The course substitution form is available in the Graduate Studies Office. All substitutions are subject to approval of the program director.
| ED504 | Current Issues and Trends in Education | 3 |
| ED507 | Foundations of Education Administration | 3 |
| ED510 | History and Philosophy of Middle-Level Education | 3 |
| ED513 | Classroom Assessment | 3 |
| ED533 | Classroom and Behavior Management | 3 |
| ED539 | Issues and Trends in Curriculum | 3 |
| ED541 | Engaged Learning | 3 |
| ED555 | School Organization and Management | 3 |
| ED561 | Instructional Strategies | 3 |
| ED562 | Leadership and School Culture | 3 |
| ED572 | Teaching Reading in the Content Area | 3 |
Course substitution in this concentration must be approved by the program director.
Political Science Concentration (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 Concentration (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:
| MA504 | Writing Mathematical Documents Including LaTex | 3 |
| MA509 | Proof In Mathematics | 3 |
| MA519 | Matrices and Linear Algebra | 3 |
| MA525 | Introduction to Real Analysis | 3 |
| MA528 | Advanced Statistics | 3 |
| MA529 | Mathematical Statistics | 4 |
| MA532 | Number Theory | 3 |
| MA534 | Modern Algebra | 4 |
| MA538 | Complex Analysis | 3 |
| MA545 | Numerical Analysis | 3 |
| MA550 | History of Mathematics | 3 |
| MA555 | Topology | 3 |
| MA560 | Special Topics | 3 |
| MA590 | Special Topics | 3 |
Athletic Administration Concentration (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 |
| ED550 | The Role of the Collegiate Athletic Director | 3 |
| PY523 | Human Growth and Development | 3 |
Course substitutions for this concentration would need to be approved by the program director.
Special Education Concentraton (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 |
| PY543 | Advanced Psychology of the Exceptional Child | 2 |
| SE503 | Introduction to Graduate Study in Special Education | 3 |
| SE513 | Advanced Curriculum and Assessment | 3 |
| SE514 | Special Education Internship | 3 |
| SE533 | Special Education Law | 3 |
| SE545 | Advanced Behavior Management | 3 |
| SE508 | Advanced Organization and Management | 2 |
Instructional Technology Concentration (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 Concentration (18 hours)
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 |