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Master of Arts in Secondary Education
Department Of Middle And Secondary Education (EF) (SE)
(573) 986-6132, E-mail: fyeo@semovm.semo.edu
Graduate Coordinator: Dr. Margaret Theobald
(573) 651-2454, mtheobald@semovm.semo.edu
Program Objectives
The Master of Arts with a major in Secondary Education is designed to serve the need for advanced study at the graduate level by middle, junior and senior high school teachers and is built upon the Model of the Teacher as Competent Professional Educator.
The objective of the degree is to enhance the teaching and organizational ability of the candidate and thus improve classroom instruction.
Competencies, Knowledge and Skills to be Achieved
- The student will demonstrate knowledge of professional responsibilities through an understanding of the role of education in American society, both currently and historically, and through the understanding of the social and philosophic dynamics that shape and drive education in our culture.
- The student will demonstrate understanding of the instructional process through coursework in research, curriculum theory and curriculum development.
- The student will demonstrate understanding of techniques of classroom management and interpersonal relationships through coursework in analysis and prescription of individual and group situations as well as principles of improving instruction.
- The student will demonstrate the ability to analyze and synthesize knowledge within their content area.
- The student will apply and evaluate concepts learned throughout the program in a supervised clinical field study.
Admission Requirements
Applicants for a degree in secondary education are required to meet admission standards that exceed the basic requirements of the School of Graduate Studies and Research.
Full Admission
- To qualify for full admission to a graduate program in education applicants must present the following credentials:
- Valid teacher certification.
- The applicant must have taken the verbal and analytical components of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). Full admission will be contingent upon the applicant having achieved scores at the 50th percentile or above on these components of the GRE. The norms for comparison will be the scores for persons with an undergraduate major in education.
- The applicant must have achieved an undergraduate grade point average of 2.75.
- The applicant must submit three letters of recommendation from university faculty, school administrators, or primary employers attesting to his or her competence.
- The credentials of each applicant for admission will be reviewed by an admissions committee composed of faculty members from the program area in which a degree is to be sought. After having reviewed the applicant's credentials, the admissions committee may recommend full admission, denial of admission or probationary admission (see below).
- An applicant having the prerequisite g.p.a. of 2.75 may be given Graduate School admission prior to completion of all steps in the admission process. Under these circumstances the applicant may take up to 6 hours of credit while completing all the steps in the admission process as indicated above. Admission to a program must be achieved during the interval in which the applicant is completing these 6 hours.
- The program admission process must be completed within one calendar year. Failure to do so will result in reclassification as a non-degree student. Reinstatement to degree-seeking status will require a new application for admission. Courses taken prior to full admission will not necessarily be accepted toward meeting degree requirements.
Probationary Admission
Probationary admission will be considered by an admissions committee in a program area under the following conditions:
- When the GRE scores are below the 50th percentile. The admissions committee may assess the strengths and weaknesses of an applicant and may recommend alternatives or a course of remedial action which will be designed to enable the student to demonstrate competence to complete a graduate program.
- When the g.p.a. is below 2.75. If the applicant presents a g.p.a. that is between 2.5 and 2.749, or if the applicant has achieved a g.p.a. of 3.0 during the last 60 hours of undergraduate work, the admissions committee may permit the student to take up to 9 hours in the program area and he/she will be required to achieve a grade of no less than 'B' in this 9 hours of work. The student who meets the criterion for performance will be awarded full admission status.
Appeals Process
Applicants who are denied admission will have the opportunity to appeal to the College of Education Graduate Appeals Committee, which will be composed of one representative from each group area offering a graduate program.
Graduation Requirement
The student must attain an overall g.p.a. of 3.25 in order to be graduated from the program
Core Course Requirements
The Master of Arts degree with a major in Secondary Education consists of 18 hours in a professional education core plus either Option A or Option B.
Core Course Descriptions
GR691: Methods of Research: Qualitative and Quantitative Designs
Designed to prepare students to understand, interpret, evaluate, and design qualitative and quantitative research as well as develop the ability to select and use appropriate research methods. (3 credit hours)
SE637: Curriculum Construction (Secondary)
Designed to provide individuals with understanding of the theory and practice of curriculum development in middle and secondary schools. Prerequisite: Graduate Standing. (3 credit hours)
SE638: Improvement of Instruction
The class is designed for those teachers who are interested in increasing their knowledge and understanding of the teaching process and effective procedures for the improvement of instruction in the learning environment. (3 credit hours)
SE640: Supervised Field Study in Secondary Education
The supervised field study will provide the student with the opportunity to synthesize knowledge from both professional education and the subject matter courses. This synthesis will occur primarily in an appropriate field site with on-campus meetings with the college supervisor. Prerequisites: Twenty-four semester hours must be completed, including GR691, SE638, SE639. (3 credit hours)
EF690: Foundations of Curriculum Development
An exploration of the school curriculum; consideration will be given to the foundations, principals and issues, and the leadership needed to guide curriculum planning through curricular evaluation. (3 credit hours)
EF691: History of American Education
An examination of education in America from the colonial period to the present, focusing on educational ideas and practices in the context of American social and intellectual history. (3 credit hours)
EF692: Philosophy of Education
A study of the nature of philosophical inquiry in education. This course includes consideration of traditional and contemporary educational thought and the philosophical analysis of the problems of education. (3 credit hours)
EF694: Urban and Rural Education: Problems and Possibilities
An inquiry into the similarities and differences between rural and urban education; will consider history, curriculum, resources, public policies, and impact of socioeconomic factors. (3 credit hours)
EF696: Education in American Society
An examination of education in the social structure of America concentrating on the social forces that affect education in a pluralistic society and on the educational functions of schools and other social institutions. (3 credit hours)
EF697 : Independent Study in Foundations of Education
Independent work in an educational foundation area not covered by regular course offerings. (1, 2, or 3 credit hours)
Option A
Emphasis requires a minimum of 15 hours in one of the subject matter areas as determined by the student and advisor.
Option B
Emphasis requires a minimum of 9 hours in an approved content area plus 6 semester hours in either professional education or content area.
Interdisciplinary Studies (Pending)
Art Education Emphasis
Required Courses
Course Descriptions
Emphasis on the art forms of ancient and contemporary Africa, India, the Orient and Meso-America. (3 credit hours)
AH511: American Diplomatic History
The diplomatic affairs and foreign policy of the U.S. from the American Revolution to the present. (3 credit hours)
Movements in painting, sculpture, and architecture as developed in Europe and America beginning with the Armory show and including present trends. A term report is required. (3 credit hours)
A course in the process of intaglio printmaking. One lecture and two two-hour laboratories per week. (3 credit hours)
Techniques of lithography and development of personal expression. One lecture and two-hour laboratories. (3 credit hours)
Community Art course will provide students with an understanding of the historical and social basis of Community Art, along with artistic projects involving the community. Prerequisite: Senior with instructor approval, or graduate standing. (3 credit hours)
Painting from the human figure with emphasis on composition, structure, and technique. (3 credit hours)
Further exploration of the fiber media, including weaving, dyeing processes, stitchery, quilting, spinning, and fiber sculpture. One lecture; two two-hour laboratories. (3 credit hours)
An in-depth ceramic course designed to provide advanced students an opportunity to structure their own ceramic problems, with personal research in the medium. (Course may be repeated for a total of 6 hrs.) One lecture; one two-hour laboratory. (3 credit hours)
Intensive studio work with the figure in various drawing media. Two two-hour laboratories a week. (2 credit hours)
A graduate studio experience in design. The course stresses investigation of design sources, the solving of self-directed design problems and the evaluation of finished projects. (3 credit hours)
An in-depth, multi-media painting course designed to provide graduate students with opportunities to develop and research their own course of study. One lecture and two one-hour laboratories per week. (3 credit hours)
A depth course in ceramics for art teachers. Emphasis is given to the development of ceramic competencies and the objectives and means for teaching them. (Course may be repeated for a total of 6 hrs.) One lecture; one two-hour laboratory, on demand. (2 credit hours)
Business Education Emphasis
Goals of the graduate teacher education program in business education:
- Improve the classroom instruction of secondary and post-secondary business teachers-those who seek an advanced degree and those who desire in-service opportunities
- Provide a master's degree for business teachers who desire a sustained and organized period of study through the completion of an approved program
- Provide opportunities through which the business teacher can meet the course requirements for vocational certification
- Contribute to the professionalism of business teachers
- Provide academic leadership in business and office education throughout the University service area.
Required Courses:
Course Descriptions
AD595: Integrating Academics into Vocational Curricula
Development of vocational curricular materials designed to integrate academics into vocational subjects. (2 credit hours)
AD620: Cooperative Education Program
Changing philosophy and environment of cooperative education; overview of office and distributive education programs; planning, organizing, and operating the cooperative programs. WEB-BASED COURSE. (3 credit hrs)
AD622: Training in Office Systems
Application of instructional development for the education and training of employees in office systems. (3 credit hrs)
AD626: Improvement of Curriculum and Instruction in Business Subjects
A study of the current trends, objectives, content, teaching techniques, and evaluation techniques in business education. Special emphasis is given to selecting and evaluating instructional materials. (3 credit hrs)
AD627: Administration and Supervision of Business Education
Administration/ supervision of human resources, physical environment, instructional materials, curricula, and program promotion and evaluation for business education. WEB-BASED COURSE. (3 credit hrs)
AD629: Information Processing for Business Teachers
Overview of information processing components in the modern office, study of computer concepts, and hands-on learning of intermediate and advanced microcomputer applications. (3 credit hrs)
AD681: Topics in Business Education
Directed study of special problems in business education through seminars, workshops, forums. etc. (1-3 credit hours)
AD682: Topics in Business Education (2 credit hours)
AD683: Topics in Business Education (3 credit hrs)
AD691: Independent Study in Business Education
A study of an approved topic in business education, preferably a topic originating from previous research or from teaching experience. Prerequisite: Department approval. (1 credit hour)
AD692: Independent Study in Business Education (2 credit hours)
AD693: Independent Study in Business Education (3 credit hrs)
A written report based upon completed research. See "Thesis" for additional information. On demand. (3 credit hrs)
AD696: Thesis (2 credit hours)
IE594: Guidance in Vocational Education
Problems, methods, and procedures involved in assisting individuals to choose, prepare for, enter and become adjusted in their vocations. Designed for teachers and counselors, employment service personnel, and others. (3 credit hours)
IE595: Teaching Adults in Vocational Education
Definition, importance, concepts, problems, and movement with characteristics, interests, and abilities of adults. Techniques of overcoming problem areas, methods of conducting classes, and role of school system in an adult vocational education program. (3 credit hours)
IE597: Coordination of Cooperative Education
Organization and operation of cooperative programs, including advisory committees, classroom, development of training stations, methods of instruction and student organizations. (3 credit hours)
Physical Education Emphasis
Department of Health, Human Performance & Recreation
Dr. Mark Langenfeld, Chairperson
(573) 651-2461, E-mail: mlangenfeld@semo.edu
The Department of Physical Education offers the following options:
- Athletic Administration in the Master of Arts degree in School Administration
- Athletic Administration in the Master of Science degree in Administration
- Physical Education in the Master of Arts degree in Secondary Education
Required Courses:
Course Descriptions
SM540: Legal Aspects of Sport and Physical Activity
This course is designed to introduce the student to the various legal principles applicable to the sport industry. Prerequisite: Senior or graduate standing or permission of instructor. (3 credit hours)
PE603: Issues in Physical Education
Current issues related to PK-12 physical education programs. Topics discussed range from curriculum to implementation as well as issues relevant to the process. (3 credit hours)
PE610: Topics, Issues and Trends in Physical Education
Directed study of special topics, issues and trends in physical education through seminars, forums, etc. (1 credit hour)
PE625: Multicultural Physical Education
Comparative analysis of physical education/ sport around the world by both national and topical methods of study. Social, cultural, political, economic, historical and religious influences in western and non-western cultures will be explored. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
PE640: Achieving Peak Performance
A comprehensive approach to training athletes that begins with enhancing the development of motor skills, proceeds with the physical conditioning of the athlete, and concludes with psychological skills necessary for peak performance. (3 credit hours)
PE671: Motor Development and Behavior
Designed for students involved in the education of the young child. Particular emphasis will be placed on the interrelatedness of development and environmental enhancement. (3 credit hours)
PE695: Thesis (3 credit hours)
Social Studies Emphasis
In the Social Studies Option of the M.A. in Secondary Education the student will increase knowledge of theory and practice of education, update knowledge base and skills in Social Studies Education, and utilize course offerings in History and Social Sciences to improve knowledge of disciplines.
Required Courses:
Course Descriptions
GH678: Issues in Teaching Social Studies in the Secondary School
An analysis of special problems in teaching history and the social studies in the secondary school. Emphasis on current trends in the social studies curriculum. Prerequisites: A major or minor in history and/or social studies. (3 credit hours)
PS630: Seminar in American Government
A study of problems facing national, state, and local government with emphasis on the one problem area chosen by the student. (3 credit hours)
PS635: International Relations in Social Science Curriculum
Oriented toward developing a viable course in international relations involving the origin, history, functional structure, and objectives of international relations as a field of social science for the secondary school curriculum. (3 credit hours)
PS640. Seminar in Twentieth Century Political Thought
Study of twentieth century political philosophies. (3 credit hours)
SO600: Seminar on Sociological Concepts for Teachers
An introduction and evaluation of the basic concepts of sociology which could be taught to students. Examines the perspectives, theories and research methods specific to sociology. Prerequisite: SO100 or approval of the instructor. (3 credit hours)
SO605: Seminar on American Minorities
Evaluates the concepts, theories, and notion of change with regard to minority groups with reference to the concepts presented, and provides individuals (teachers) with a broader cultural background for effectively dealing with members of these different groups. (3 credit hours)
Middle Level Education Emphasis
Required Courses:
Course Descriptions
SE500: The Internet in Education
Study of the internet and its uses in education, including the design of educational web pages and planning of internet-based activities for students. In addition, this course will give students a background for the management issues surrounding the development and use of information technology in education. Prerequisites: EM102 or permission of instructor. (3 credit hours)
SE600: Multimedia in Education
This is a product-oriented course that examines the role of a variety of media sources in the classroom. Working with wound, photos, and video to design multimedia presentations will be a focal point of the course, and the integration of multimedia productions to in the content curriculum will be addressed. (3 credit hours)
This course is designed for persons interested in understanding more about the evolution, current structure, status and progress of middle schools. (3 credit hours)
SE602: Effective Teaching at the Middle Level
This course is designed for teachers of middle level students. The course will focus on the determination of specific needs of middle level students and the teaching techniques/strategies most effective in meeting those needs. Prerequisite/Corequisite: SE601. (3 credit hours)
SE603: Curriculum Development at the Middle Level
The course is designed for teachers of middle level students or persons interested in the curricular structure of the middle school. Prerequisite: SE602. (3 credit hours)
SE604: Designing Interdisciplinary Units
The course is designed for teachers of middle level students. The course will focus on the relevance and design of interdisciplinary activities at the middle level. Prerequisite: SE603. (3 credit hours)
SE605: The Affective Dimension of the Middle School
The course is designed for persons who work with early adolescents in the educational environment. Emphasis will be on enhancing self-perceptions of the early adolescent. Prerequisite: SE602. (3 credit hours)
SE606: Using Multimedia in the Middle Level Classroom
This is a product-oriented course designed for teachers interested in learning to integrate multimedia presentations into the content curriculum. Participants will work together to produce a CD-ROM that includes multimedia presentations to be used with the standard middle level curriculum. (3 credit hours)
SE637: Curriculum Construction (Secondary)
Designed to provide individuals with understanding of the theory and practice of curriculum development in middle and secondary schools. Prerequisite: Graduate Standing. (3 credit hours)
SE680: Topics in Middle and Secondary Education
Directed study of contemporary issues in middle level and secondary education. (1-3 credit hours)
SE681: Components of Professional Practice in Teaching
This field-based course provides novice teachers expanded mentoring through a comprehensive framework that provides theory, practice, collaboration, and reflection about best teaching practices. Prerequisite (s): Classroom instructional certification awarded by the state of Missouri. (2 credit hours)
A written report based upon investigation of a subject or the completion of a creative project. See Thesis Plan for additional information. (3 credit hours)
SE698: Independent Study in Secondary Education
Independent work in a specialized area not covered by regular course offerings
Educational Studies Emphasis
Required Courses for teacher who wants to work on curricula at the school or district level:
Required Courses for science teacher who wants some knowledge of science education and educational technology:
Educational Technology Emphasis
Required Courses:
Recommended Additional Courses:
See "Graduate Course Listings" for a complete list of graduate courses and descriptions.
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