Professional Studies - Curriculum Summary
Course of Study
The following Professional Studies Core Graduate Courses are required for all students:
| EDUC 6301 Research in Education | 3 |
| EDUC 6305 Advanced Educational Technology & Media | 3 |
| EDUC 6395 Capstone Research Project | 3 |
Customize a 21 credit hour degree plan with your program advisor
| Remaining hours to be determined in consultation with advisor | 21 |
| Total Credit Hours | 30 |
Customized Degree Plan of Study
In consultation with a faculty advisor, you will design an individualized plan of study for your remaining 21-credit hours. You may create a plan predominantly from one academic field (e.g., Special Education), or a combination of courses across disciplines (e.g., Literacy, Digital Media, Special Education).
Example of Literacy Pathway Courses
https://www.fairmontstate.edu/schoolofeducation/master-education-med/certification-programs/reading
Course |
Credit Hours |
|
READ 6300: Foundations of Reading and Writing |
3 |
|
READ 6308: Survey of Literacy Instruction and Assessment for Individuals with Exceptionalities |
3 |
|
READ 6310: Teaching Reading in Special and At-Risk Learners |
3 |
|
READ 6315: Teaching Content Area Literacy |
3 |
|
READ 6320: Psychological, Sociological and Linguistic Factors in Reading and Writing Ability |
3 |
|
READ 6325: Technology and Instruction Designed to Support Struggling Readers |
3 |
|
READ 6360: Literature and Response |
3 |
|
READ 6370: Administration and Supervision of Reading/Writing Programs |
3 |
|
EDUC 6810: Critical Media Literacy and Digital Storytelling |
3 |
|
EDUC 6370 Administration and Supervision of Reading/Writing Programs |
3 |
Example of Special Education Pathway Courses
Courses |
Credit Hours |
|
SPED 6319: Introduction to Learning Exceptionalities and Behavior Disorders |
3 |
|
EDUC 6304 Diversity and Disability |
3 |
|
SPED 6318 School-wide Positive Behavior Supports |
3 |
|
SPED 6330 Introduction to Autism |
3 |
|
SPED 5323: Math Strategies for Exceptional Learners |
3 |
|
SPED 6323: Behavioral Support for Special Students |
3 |
Example of Digital Media and Learning Pathway
https://www.fairmontstate.edu/schoolofeducation/master-education-med/noncertification-programs/digital-media-new-literacies-learning
Courses |
Credit Hours |
|
EDUC 6805: Rights and Responsibilities in the New Media Age |
3 |
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EDUC 6806: Assessment in the New Media Age |
3 |
|
EDUC 6809: Teaching in the New Media Age |
3 |
|
EDUC 6811: Learning Communities in the Digital Age |
3 |
|
EDUC 6812: Technology, Leadership and Change |
3 |
|
EDUC 6813: Blended and Online Learning Environments |
3 |
|
EDUC 6814: Game Design and Learning |
3 |
|
EDUC 6815: Programming for Learning |
3 |
|
EDUC 6816: Curriculum in the New Media Age |
3 |
|
EDUC 6817: Tech Tools for Learning |
3 |
M.Ed. in Professional Studies Program Contact:
Dr. Valerie Morphew
Professor of Education
334 Education Building
(304) 367-4664
Valerie.Morphew@fairmontstate.edu