Your M.Ed. Program
The M.Ed. in Education is designed for teachers holding an Instructional I or II certificate (or the equivalent if certified to teach in a state other than Pennsylvania).
Throughout the program, continued emphasis is placed on the examination of your own attitudes and values so that you can more effectively interface with a changing society.
Additionally, the program emphasizes the value of designing an integrated curriculum across the content areas enhanced by the effective use of instructional technology. Faculty members are knowledgeable and experienced in a multitude of areas, with expertise that includes educational leadership, curriculum development, assessment,
and multiculturalism. Two faculty members team-teach every course, during which time you will experience various modes of teaching characterized by
- Active learning and higher order thinking
- Research-based, data-driven methods
- Active student engagement
- Reflection as a teaching and learning mode
- Exploration of societal and community perspectives
- Fair and ethical treatment of children
- Small- and large-group discussion
- Student-centered assignments
Format and Course Description
Take all courses with your classmates as a cohort, progressing through the entire sequence of classes together. You will take one six-credit course per semester for a total of six semesters, and complete your program in two years. Courses offered during the Fall and Spring semesters meet one night per week from 5:15 to 8:45 p.m. Summer classes meet two nights per week during a five-week period.
Students who successfully complete the M.Ed. program may apply for IUP’s Principal Certification Program (offered at IUP’s main campus in Indiana, Pa.) or for doctoral study.
Courses (36 credits total)
MEDU-761 Community and Culture
MEDU-762 Instruction and the Learner
MEDU-763 Teacher as Researcher
MEDU-764 Educational Change and Technology
MEDU-765 Curriculum and Instruction
MEDU-766 Teacher as Leader
*(Revised to meet PDE's new Inclusive Classroom requirement)
See the course page for more information on the courses offered in the M.Ed. program.
