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The Master of Arts in Education (MA in Ed) is a minimum 36 semester credit hour program with the exception of special education, which is 45 semester credit hours, school psychology, which is 62 credit hours, and speech-language pathology, which is 60 semester credit hours. Additionally, graduate level courses may be applicable toward an advanced post master's program such as the Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies (CAGS) in early childhood, education leadership, education intervention, school guidance counseling, special education - cross-categorical, school psychology, and speech-language psychology.

The program has been created to provide graduates with the skills and knowledge necessary to:

* Improve and enhance their teaching and services to students.
* Provide their students with an enhanced learning environment.
* Prepare and plan for change in the schools.
* Assist schools and the community to improve education for all students.
* Assess outcomes of school curricula, programs, services, and activities.
* Assume leadership roles in education.
* Engage in continued professional growth.

The Master of Arts in Education consists of no less than 36 semester credit hours of formal coursework designed to help the adult student acquire subject matter mastery, apply knowledge and conduct research in various areas within the field of education. The program of study consists of foundation courses (including a Master's Research Project) and concentration courses.

A maximum of 9 semester credit hours may be transferred from graduate education or related coursework. Courses applicable to graduate programs at granting institutions transfer on a credit for credit basis. Other post-graduate education coursework may be acceptable on a partial credit basis.
The concentration in elementary and secondary education intervention emphasizes a new focus on curriculum and educational leadership. This program of study is an aggressive, proactive, research-based approach toward identifying and implementing innovative, positive and practical solutions to situations faced by the multifaceted at-risk students in the community.

Foundation courses - all foundation courses are required
15 semester credit hours

* EDF 7103 Philosophy, Accountability and Change (3 cr hrs)
* EDF 7203 Diverse Community of Learners (3 cr hrs)
* EDF 7303 Leadership and Management of Change (3 cr hrs)
* EDF 7163 Research: Assessment and Evaluation (taken at the end of the program prior to the Master's Research Project) (3 cr hrs)
* EDF 8503 Master's Research Project (3 cr hrs)

Concentration Courses - all concentration courses are required
21 semester credit hours

* EDC 7603 Conflict Resolution in an Educational Environment (3 cr hrs)
* EDC 7653 Theory and Techniques for Education Intervention (3 cr hrs)
* EDC 7703 School and Community Resources for Education Intervention (3 cr hrs)
* EDC 7753 Assessment Techniques for At-risk Learners (3 cr hrs)
* EDC 7793 Materials and Strategies for Success With At-risk Students (3 cr hrs)
* EDC 7153 Educational Law (3 cr hrs)
* EDC 7723 Instructional Design and Evaluation (3 cr hrs)
* HRC 7000 Statistics Workshop (no credit)