School of Education

Associate Professor: Joan Swanson

Assistant Professor: Elizabeth Lapon, Lisa Thompson-Sousa

Mission

Through a professional education sequence that emphasizes instructional strategies, including technology, that are effective and relevant to teaching and learning in today’s schools, Franklin Pierce seeks to prepare educators who:

work collaboratively within professional communities to support inclusive learning environments where all learners thrive;
continually deepen their own understanding of specific disciplines and high impact pedagogical practices, including the integration of technology;
support student learning by using multiple methods of assessment to guide instruction and facilitate meaningful learning based on a continual cycle of evidence- based assessment; and
demonstrate ethical responsibility to children, parents, local, national, and global communities in their professional lives as leaders of conscience.

Undergraduate Education Programs

Major Honors

Undergraduate degree-seeking student must have earned at least 50% of major credits at Franklin Pierce University to be considered eligible for major honors.

An Honors candidate in Education (Licensure) is required to have at least a 3.00 cumulative grade point average and a 3.33 grade point average in Education. A High Honors designation is awarded to students who have at least a 3.00 cumulative grade point average and a 3.67 grade point average in Education.

An Honors candidate in Education Studies (Non-Licensure) must have a 3.00 cumulative grade point average and a 3.25 grade point average in all major courses with no grade lower than C-. A High Honors candidate in Educational Studies must have a 3.00 cumulative grade point average and a 3.50 grade point average in all major courses with no grade lower than a C-.

Pi Lambda Theta

To be inducted into Franklin Pierce University’s chapter of the Pi Lambda Theta, students must be sophomores, juniors, or seniors with a GPA of 3.5 or higher, while pursuing a major in Education (Licensure). National membership is awarded directly through Pi Lambda Theta.

A Bachelor of Arts degree is offered in the following majors:

Non-Licensure:

Education Studies

NH Teacher Licensure:

Elementary Education (K-6 or K-8)
Middle (5-8) or Secondary English (5-12)
Secondary Life Science (7-12)
Middle (5-8) or Secondary Social Studies (5-12)
General Special Education (K-22)

Requirements for Education Licensure Majors

All licensure programs are approved by the New Hampshire Department of Education (NHED) and must fulfill the requirements described in N.H. Ed Administrative Rules 500 and 600 series. Students must pass through specific gateways to progress through the licensure programs. Students seeking licensure in states other than New Hampshire are advised to consult with their state’s licensure requirements.

Education Studies

The bachelor’s in Education Studies prepares students to work in educational settings outside of the traditional public-school classroom setting, such as instructional design, youth advocacy, training, and development, as well as education nonprofits. Education Studies is a non-licensure major and does not lead to a New Hampshire teaching license.

Students are encouraged to think broadly about an area of interest to develop a plan which will include a content area sequence of classes with no less than 6 courses (18 credits). The Education Studies major must include a minimum of 45 hours of clinical field experience or lab experiences and must include a capstone experience through a thesis.

Required Education Courses for Education Studies

ED105 Educational Psychology 3 Credits
ED112 Teaching and Learning in a Democratic Society 3 Credits
ED224 Design and Management of a Learning Environment Field Hours:30 hours 3 Credits
PS230 Child and Adolescent Development OR PS231 Adult Development and Aging 3 Credits
ED312 Understanding and Teaching Exceptional Children Field Hours: 15 hours 3 Credits
ED328 Special Ed Law OR ED345 Communication and Collaboration 3 Credits
ED471 Senior Thesis in Education Studies 3 Credits

Approved Education electives (3 cr must be at 300 level or above) 6 Credits
Content Area Concentration 18 Credits

Any course with an ED prefix or

EN232 Teaching Writing 3 Credits
MT130 Math for K-8 Educators 3 Credits
PS220 Group Dynamics 3 Credits
PS303 Psychology of Learning 3 Credits
Recommended Curriculum Guide – Education Studies

First Year
	Fall Semester	Credits		Spring Semester	Credits
ED105 OR ED112	Educational Psychology OR Teaching & Learning in a Democratic Society	3	ED105 OR ED112	Educational Psychology OR Teaching & Learning in a Democratic Society	3
GLE101	First-Year Inquiry Seminar	3		GLE Humanities Elective	3
GLE110	First- Year Composition I	3		GLE Natural Science 1	4
MT130	Math for K-8 Educators	3		Elective	3
	Elective	3		Elective	3
	Total	15		Total	16

Second Year
	Fall Semester	Credits		Spring Semester	Credits
ED224	Design & Management of the Learning Environment	3	GLE230	Second-Year Composition	3
	GLE Natural Science 2	4	PS230 OR PS231	Child & Adolescent Development OR Adult Development & Aging	3
	GLE Social Science Elective	3		Concentration Class I	3
EN232	Teaching of Writing	3		GLE Art & Design Elective	3
	Elective	3		Education Elective	3
	Total	16		Total	15

Third Year
	Fall Semester	Credits		Spring Semester	Credits
	GLE Social Science Elective	3		Concentration Class 4	3
	Concentration Class 2	3		Concentration Class 5	3
	Concentration Class 3	3		GLE Humanities Elective	3
	Education Elective	3	ED312	Understanding & Teaching Exceptional Learners	3
	Elective	3		Elective	3
	Total	15		Total	15

Fourth Year
	Fall Semester	Credits		Spring Semester	Credits
ED328	Special Education and the Law	3	ED345	Effective Communication	3
	Concentration Class 6	3	ED471	Senior Thesis in Education Studies	3
	GLE Art & Design Elective	3		Elective	3
	GLE Humanities Elective	3		Elective	3
	Elective	3		Elective	3
	Total	15		Total	15
				Total Credits	122

Teacher Licensure Programs

Teacher Licensure Gates

The School of Education works with program faculty and clinical experience educators to prepare students for clinical field experience, student teaching/clinical practice, and licensure. The following gateways outline the licensure requirements for all Education students. Please note that some licensure programs may have additional requirements.

Licensure Gate 1 – Initial Acceptance	Gain admission into Franklin Pierce University Open an account with NHED and send EdID to the SOE Pass ED112 with a C or higher Pass ED105 with a C or higher Pass a name-based background check
Licensure Gate 2 - Acceptance into the Teacher Licensure Program	Pass Basic Assessment of Academic Skills (BASA) tests Be in good academic standing Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 Pass ED224 with a C or higher Submit your Teacher Licensure Program Application
Licensure Gate 3 - Acceptance as a Student Teacher Candidate	Complete fingerprinting and receive a criminal history record check (CHRC) for the NHED Be in good academic standing Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 5 Complete all required Education courses with a C or higher Complete all clinical field experience requirements with positive results on evaluations and dispositional rubrics Complete all non-education courses required for your degree Submit an Application for Student Teaching/Clinical Practice
Licensure Gate 4 – Graduation	Successfully complete the student teaching/clinical practice Complete Student Teaching/Clinical Practice Seminar and New Hampshire TCAP Complete subject area testing (recommended but not required)

Elementary Education (K-6 or K-8)

Elementary Education K-6 or K-8 requires a combination of education courses with clinical field experiences and specified courses in other University departments. An Elementary Education K-6 or K-8 major leads to recommendation for New Hampshire licensure.

For an Elementary Education K-8 degree and recommendation for licensure, students must complete a concentration of at least 15 credits in English, History, Mathematics, or Science courses. General and Liberal Education and Education major requirements may be counted toward meeting the concentration requirements.

Required Education Courses for a K-6 or K-8 Elementary Education

ED105 Educational Psychology 3 Credits
ED112 Teaching and Learning in a Democratic Society 3 Credits
ED224 Design and Management of the Learning Environment Field hours: 30 hours           3 Credits
ED231 Primary Literacy                                                                                 Field hours:15 hours           3 Credits
ED263 Methods in Teaching Mathematics Field hours: 15 hours           3 Credits
ED308 Introduction to Assessment 3 Credits
ED312 Understanding and Teaching Exceptional Learners Field hours: 15 hours           3 Credits
ED314 Scientific Inquiry and Teaching Methods Field hours: 15 hours           3 Credits
ED316 Methods in Teaching Social Studies Field hours: 15 hours           3 Credits
ED350 Teaching Literacy across the Curriculum Field hours: 15 hours           3 Credits
EN204 Introduction to American Literature                                                                                                3 Credits
EN232 The Teaching of Writing 3 Credits
HS202 American History in the Age of Slavery and the Civil War OR
HS204 U.S. History Since 1945 3 Credits
HS308 From Sea to Shining Sea: the Geography of the United States 3 Credits
HS319 History of New England 3 Credits
MT130 Mathematics for K-8 Educators                                                                                                       3 Credits
PO201 US Government 3 Credits

Total clinical field hours prior to student teaching/clinical practice: 120 hours

ED483 Elementary Student Teaching/Clinical Practice Seminar 1 Credit
ED490 Elementary Student Teaching/Clinical Practice (16 weeks) 14 Credits

Specific Testing for Licensure

For K-6: Basic Academic Skills Assessment (BASA) and Subject Area Testing, Foundation of Reading
For K-8: Basic Academic Skills Assessment (BASA) and Subject Area Testing, Foundations of reading, MS Content Area

Suggested General and Liberal Education Core

Elementary Education (K-6 or K-8) and Education Studies majors are suggested to take the following courses to meet general and liberal education core requirements. These courses will better prepare students for the content-areas taught in elementary and middle school, as well as for the exams required for teaching licensure.

First Year Experience, Composition I, and Second-Year Composition 9 Credits

Mathematics 3 Credits

MT151 College Algebra

Humanities 9 Credits

(Select HS202 or HS204 and two others)

EN110 Many Voices: Multicultural Literature
EN270 Eve was Framed: Women Writers
GLE210 Ancient and Medieval Worlds
HS202 American History in the Age of Slavery and the Civil War OR
HS204 U.S. History Since 1945

Arts and Design 6 Credits

Open Choice

Natural Sciences (Select 2 courses) 8 Credits

ES103 Introduction to Ecosystem and Wildlife Conservation (laboratory)
GL101 General Geology I (laboratory)
GL102 General Geology II (laboratory)
GL115 Global Change: The Oceans (laboratory)
GL120 Global Change: The Atmosphere (laboratory)

Social Sciences 6 Credits

ED112 Teaching and Learning in a Democratic Society OR
ED105 Educational Psychology
PO201 U.S. Government

Recommended Curriculum Guide – Elementary Education K-6 or K-8

First Year
*Fall Semester*		*Credits*	*Spring Semester*		*Credits*
GLE101	First-Year Inquiry Seminar	3	HS202 or 204	U.S. History	3
GLE110	First-Year Composition	3	ED112	Teaching & Learning in a Democratic Society	3
ED105	Educational Psychology	3	EN204	American Literature	3
MT130	Math for K-8 Educators	3	MT151	College Algebra, (GLE Math)	3
	GLE Humanities	3		Elective	3
	Total	15		Total	15
Second Year
*Fall Semester*		*Credits*	*Spring Semester*		*Credits*
ED224	Design and Management of the Learning Environment	3	ED263	Methods in Teaching Mathematics	3
ED231	Primary Literacy	3	GLE230	Second-Year Composition	3
	GLE Natural Science	4	ED314	Scientific Inquiry and Teaching Methods	3
PO201	US Government	3		GLE Natural Science	4
	Elective	3		Elective	3
	Total	16		Total	16

Third Year
*Fall Semester*		*Credits*	*Spring Semester*		*Credits*
ED316	Methods in Teaching Social Studies	3	ED350	Teaching Literacy Across the Curriculum	3
EN232	Teaching of Writing	3	HS308	From Sea to Shining Sea: the Geography of the United State	3
HS319	History of New England	3		GLE Art and Design	3
ED 308	Introduction to Assessment	3	ED312	Understanding and Teaching Exceptional Learners	3
	GLE Humanities	3		GLE Humanities	3
	Total	15		Total	15
Fourth Year
*Fall Semester*		*Credits*	*Spring Semester*		*Credits*
	GLE Art and Design	3	ED483	Elementary Student Teaching/ Clinical Practice Seminar	1
	Elective	3	ED490	Elementary Student Teaching/Clinical Practice	14
	Elective	3
	Elective	3
	Elective	3
	Total	15		Total	15
				Total Credits	122

English Language Arts Education (5-8 or 5-12)

The English Language Arts Education 5-8 or 5-12 major requires a combination of education courses with clinical field experiences as well as the General Liberal Education Core. In addition, students will complete a major in English (enrolled in the Education Track) designed for licensure candidate. Students will meet with both education and English advisors during course selection to ensure they are meeting all relevant content standards within the content major.

Required Education Courses for English Language Arts Education

ED105 Educational Psychology 3 Credits
ED112 Teaching and Learning in a Democratic Society 3 Credits
ED224 Design and Management of the Learning Environment               Field hours: 30 hours 3 Credits
ED308 Introduction to Assessment 3 Credits
ED312 Understanding and Teaching Exceptional Learners                      Field hours: 15 hours 3 Credits
ED350 Teaching Literacy across the Curriculum                                      Field hours: 15 hours 3 Credits
ED360 Best Practices in a Secondary Context                                         Field hours: 30 hours 3 Credits

Total clinical field hours prior to student teaching/clinical practice: 90 hours

ED487 Secondary Student Teaching/Clinical Practice Seminar 1 Credit
ED492 Secondary Student Teaching/Clinical Practice (16 weeks) 14 Credits

Education Track (for Secondary Education Majors) 27 credits

EN232 The Teaching of Writing 3 Credits

Choose 3 of the 4 listed:

EN110 Many Voices: Multicultural Literature 3 Credits
EN215 New Worlds of Literature: Writing from Emerging Societies 3 Credits
EN117 Buddies, Bullies, and Bodies: Young Adult Literature 3 Credits
EN270 Eve was Framed: Women Writers 3 Credits

At least five electives (15 credits), no more than one at the 100-level; at least two British Literature and two American Literature. In the courses selected there must be at least one that covers each of the following genres: Fiction and Poetry.

Specific Testing for Licensure

Basic Academic Skills Assessment (BASA) and Subject Area Testing in English Language Arts

Recommended Curriculum Guide – English Language Arts Education 5-8 or 5-12

First Year
*Fall Semester*		*Credits*	*Spring Semester*		*Credits*
MT130	Math for K-8 Educators	3	ED112	Teaching and Learning in a Democratic Society	3
ED105	Educational Psychology	3		Primary Major	3
GLE101	First-Year Inquiry Seminar	3		Primary Major	3
GLE110	First-Year Composition	3		GLE Social Science	3
	Major or GLE Social Science	3		GLE Humanities	3
	Total	15		Total	15
Second Year
*Fall Semester*		*Credits*	*Spring Semester*		*Credits*
ED224	Design and Management of the Learning Environment	3	ED350	Teaching Literacy Across the Curriculum	3
	Primary Major	3		Primary Major	3
	Primary Major	3		Primary Major	3
	GLE Natural Science	4		GLE Natural Science	4
	GLE Social Science -if needed	3	GLE230	Second-Year Composition	3
	Total	16		Total	16
Third Year
*Fall Semester*		*Credits*	*Spring Semester*		*Credits*
ED308	Introduction to Assessment	3	ED312	Understanding and Teaching Exceptional Learners	3
	Primary Major	3		Primary Major	3
	Primary Major	3		Primary Major	3
	GLE Art and Design	3		GLE Art and Design	3
	GLE Humanities	3		GLE Humanities	3
	Total	15		Total	15

Fourth Year

*Fall Semester*		*Credits*	*Spring Semester*		*Credits*
ED360	Best Practices in a Secondary Context	3	ED492	Secondary Student Teaching/Clinical Practice	14
	Primary Major	3	ED487	Secondary Student Teaching/ Clinical Practice Seminar	1
	Primary Major	3
	Primary Major	3
	Primary Major	3
	Total	15		Total Credits	15
				Total Credits	122

Life Sciences education (7-12)

The Life Sciences Education 7-12 major requires a combination of education courses with clinical field experiences as well as the General Liberal Education Core. In addition, students will complete a major in Biology (enrolled in the Education Track) designed for licensure candidate. Students will meet with both education and science advisors during course selection to ensure they are meeting all relevant content standards within the content major.

Required Education Courses for Life Science Education

ED105 Educational Psychology 3 Credits
ED112 Teaching and Learning in a Democratic Society                                                                         3 Credits
ED224 Design and Management of the Learning Environment Field Hours: 30 hours          3 Credits
ED308 Introduction to Assessment
ED312 Understanding and Teaching Exceptional Learners Field Hours: 15 hours          3 Credits
ED314 Scientific Inquiry and Teaching Methods Field Hours: 15 hours 3 Credits
ED350 Teaching Literacy across the Curriculum Field Hours: 15 hours          3 Credits
ED360 Best Practices in a Secondary Context                                          Field Hours: 30 hours         3 Credits

Total clinical field hours prior to student teaching/clinical practice: 105 hours

ED487 Secondary Student Teaching/Clinical Practice Seminar 1 Credit
ED492 Secondary Student Teaching/Clinical Practice (16 weeks) 14 Credits

Specific Testing for Licensure
Basic Academic Skills Assessment (BASA) and Subject Area Testing in Life Science

Biology Education Track

BI101-102 Biology I and II (laboratory) (counts toward GLE core) 8 credits
BI211 Genetics (laboratory) 4 credits
BI319 Cellular Biology (laboratory) OR
BI325 Microbiology (laboratory) 4 credits
BI215 Biology and Health Sciences Seminar 3 credits
BI218 Ecology OR
BI241 Evolutionary Biology (laboratory) 4 credits
CH101 General Chemistry I (laboratory) 4 credits
CH102 General Chemistry II (laboratory) 4 credits

Two semesters of Math at the MT151 level or above 6-8 credits

(First semester counts as core requirement, second semester counts towards major)

BI460 Internship in Biology OR
BI480 Senior Seminar in Biology/Health Sciences OR
BI481 Invited Senior Research 3 credits

Note: Students pursuing a teaching license may fulfill their Biology Seminar/Biology Thesis requirements by completing ED492 Secondary Student Teaching/Clinical Practice (14 credits) and ED487 Secondary Student Teaching/Clinical Practice Seminar (1 credit).

Recommended Curriculum Guide – Life Sciences 7-12

First Year
*Fall Semester*		*Credits*	*Spring Semester*		*Credits*
ED105	Educational Psychology	3	ED112	Teaching and Learning in a Democratic Society	3
	Primary Major	3		Primary Major	3
	Primary Major	3	MT151 or MT260	GLE Mathematics Elective	3
GLE101	First-Year Inquiry Seminar	3		GLE Social Science	3
GLE110	First-Year Composition	3		GLE Humanities	3
	Total	15		Total	15
Second Year
*Fall Semester*		*Credits*	*Spring Semester*		*Credits*
ED224	Design and Management of the Learning Environment	3	ED350	Teaching Literacy Across the Curriculum	3
	Primary Major	3		Primary Major	3
	Primary Major	3		Primary Major	3
	GLE Natural Science	4		GLE Natural Science	4
	GLE Social Science	3	GLE230	Second-Year Composition	3
	Total	16		Total	16

Third Year
*Fall Semester*				*Credits*	*Spring Semester*		*Credits*
ED308		Introduction to Assessment		3	ED312	Understanding and Teaching Exceptional Learners	3
		Primary Major		3	ED314	Scientific Inquiry and Teaching Methods	3
		Primary Major		3		Primary Major	3
		GLE Art and Design		3		Primary Major	3
		GLE Humanities		3		GLE Art and Design	3
		Total		15		Total	15
Fourth Year
*Fall Semester*			*Credits*		*Spring Semester*		*Credits*
ED360	Best Practices in a Secondary Context		3		ED492	Secondary Student Teaching/Clinical Practice	14
	Primary Major		4		ED487	Secondar Student Teaching/ Clinical Practice Seminar	1
	Primary Major		3
	GLE Humanities		3
	Total		13			Total	15
						Total Credits:	120

Social Studies Education (5-8 or 5-12)

The Social Studies Education 5-8 or 5-12 major requires a combination of education courses with clinical field experiences as well as the General and Liberal Education Core. In addition, students will complete a major in History/Social Studies (enrolled in the Education Track) designed for licensure candidate. Students will meet with both education and history advisors during course selection to ensure they are meeting all relevant content standards within the content major.

Required Education Courses for Social Studies Education

ED350 Teaching Literacy across the Curriculum Field Hours: 15 hours 3 Credits

ED360 Best Practices in a Secondary Context Field Hours: 30 hours 3 Credits

Total clinical field hours prior to student teaching/clinical practice: 105 hours

ED487 Secondary Student Teaching/Clinical Practice Teaching Seminar 1 Credit
ED492 Secondary Student Teaching/Clinical Practice (16 weeks) 14 Credits

Specific Testing for Licensure

Basic Academic Skills Assessment (BASA) and Subject Area Testing in Social Studies

History Education Track

In addition to all graduation requirements, student must complete a minimum of 34 credits in History.

Required Core Courses

HS214 Introduction to Public History 3 Credits
HS301 Historical Methods 3 Credits
HS410 Senior Research Seminar 3 Credits
HS450 History Senior Portfolio Assessment 1 Credit
Two 200-level HS courses 6 Credits
Three 300-level HS courses 9 Credits

Choose one Concentration:

Social Studies Concentration – 9 credits

HS235 Topics in World History 3 Credits
HS308 From Sea to Shining Sea: the Geography of the United States 3 Credits
HS319 History of New England 3 Credits

Recommended Curriculum Guide – Social Studies

First Year
*Fall Semester*		*Credits*	*Spring Semester*		*Credits*
MT130	Mathematics for K-8 Educators	3	ED112	Teaching and Learning in a Democratic Society	3
ED105	Educational Psychology	3		Primary Major	3
GLE101	First-Year Inquiry Seminar	3		Primary Major	3
GLE110	First-Year Composition	3		US Government	3
	HS102 or HS104	3		GLE Humanities	3
	Total	15		Total	15

Second Year
*Fall Semester*		*Credits*	*Spring Semester*		*Credits*
ED224	Design and Management of the Learning Environment	3	ED 350	Teaching Literacy Across the curriculum	3
ET101 or 102	Economics	3		Primary Major	3
	Primary Major	3		Primary Major	3
	Primary Major	3		GLE Natural Science	4
	GLE Natural Science	4	GLE230	Second-Year Composition	3
	Total	16		Total	16
Third Year
*Fall Semester*		*Credits*	*Spring Semester*		*Credits*
ED308	Introduction to Assessment	3	ED312	Understanding and Teaching Exceptional Learners	3
	Primary Major	3		GLE Humanities	3
	Primary Major	3		Primary Major	3
	GLE Art and Design	3		Primary Major	3
ED316	Methods in teaching Social Studies	3		GLE Art and Design	3
	Total	15		Total	15
Fourth Year
*Fall Semester*		*Credits*	*Spring Semester*		*Credits*

ED360	Best Practices in a Secondary Context	3	ED492	Secondary Student Teaching/Clinical Practice	14
	Primary Major	3	ED487	Secondary Student Teaching/ Clinical Practice Teaching Seminar	1
	Primary Major	3
	Primary Major	3
	Primary Major	3
	Total	15		Total	15
				Total Credits	122

General Special Education (K-22)

The General Special Education K-22 major requires a combination of education courses with clinical field experiences as well as the General and Liberal Education Core. This can be a single major, or it can be combined with the K-6 Elementary Education Licensure. Combining the two majors results in one 16-week elementary student teaching/clinical practice placement as well as an additional 10-week placement in special education. The content area courses listed below follow the requirements of the Elementary Education licensure to give the candidate the breadth of knowledge consistent with a K-22 licensure.

Required Courses for General Special Education Major

ED105 Educational Psychology 3 Credits
ED112 Teaching and Learning in a Democratic Society                                                                          3 Credits
ED224 Design and Management in the Public School Setting Field Hours: 30 hours          3 Credits
ED231 Primary Literacy Field Hours: 15 hours          3 Credits
ED263 Methods in Teaching Mathematics                                                  Field Hours: 15 hours          3 Credits
ED308 Introduction to Assessment 3 Credits
ED312 Understanding and Teaching Exceptional Learners Field Hours: 15 hours          3 Credits
ED314 Scientific Inquiry and Teaching Methods OR Field Hours: 15 hours
ED316 Methods in Teaching Social Studies                                               Field Hours: 15 hours          3 Credits
ED328 Special Education Law 3 Credits
ED340 Assessment/Identification of the Exceptional Learner              Field Hours: 15 hours 3 Credits
ED341 IEPs and Instructional Considerations                                            Field Hours: 15 hours          3 Credits
ED345 Effective Communication and Consultation                                                                                 3 Credits
ED350 Teaching Literacy across the Curriculum Field Hours: 15 hours          3 Credits
ED360 Best Practices in Secondary Context Field Hours: 30 hours    3 Credits

Additional Course Requirements

MT151 College Algebra                                                                                                                 3 Credits
EN204 Introduction to American Literature                                                                                   3 Credits
EN232 The Teaching of Writing                                                                                                   3 Credits
HS308 From Sea to Shining Sea: The Geography of the United States                                         3 Credits
HS319 History of New England                                                                                                     3 Credits
PO201 US Government                                                                                                                  3 Credits
HS202 American History in the Age of Slavery and the Civil War OR
HS204 US History Since 1945                                                                                                       3 Credits

Total clinical field hours prior to student teaching/clinical practice: 165 hours

ED462 General Special Ed Student Teaching/Clinical Practice (10 weeks – dual major) 8 Credits
ED463 GSE Student Teaching/Clinical Practice Seminar 1 Credit

Total clinical field hours prior to student teaching/clinical practice: 165 hours

ED464 General Special Ed Student Teaching/Clinical Practice (16 weeks – single major) 14 Credits
ED463 GSE Student Teaching/Clinical Practice Seminar 1 Credit
ED463 GSE Student Teaching Seminar 1 Credit

Specific Testing for Licensure

Special Education K-22: Basic Academic Skills Assessment (BASA), Pearson National Evaluation Series: Special Education (602)
Special Education K-22 and Elementary Education K-6: Basic Academic Skills Assessment (BASA), Subject Area Testing, Foundations of Reading, Pearson National Evaluation Series: Special Education (602)

Recommended Curriculum Guide - General Special Education

First Year
*Fall Semester*		*Credits*	*Spring Semester*		*Credits*
ED105	Educational Psychology	3	ED112	Teaching and Learning in a Democratic Society	3
GLE101	First-Year Inquiry Seminar	3	EN204	Intro to American Literature	3
GLE110	First-Year Composition	3	MT 151	College Algebra	3
MT130	Math for K-8 Educators	3	HS202 or 204	U.S. History	3
PO201	US Government	3		GLE Natural Science	4
	Total	15		Total	16
Second Year
*Fall Semester*		*Credits*	*Spring Semester*		*Credits*
ED224	Design and Management of the Learning Environment	3	ED312	Understanding and Teaching Exceptional Learners	3
ED231	Primary Literacy	3	ED314	Scientific Inquiry and Teaching Methods	3
	GLE Natural Science	4		GLE Art and Design	3
ED316	Methods in Teaching Social Studies	3	ED263	Methods in Teaching Math	3
	GLE Humanities	3	GLE230	Second-Year Composition	3
	Total	16		Total	15

Third Year
*Fall Semester*		*Credits*	*Spring Semester*		*Credits*
ED328	Special Education and the Law	3	ED340	Assessment & Identification	3
ED341	IEP Development	3	ED345	Effective Communication	3
ED308	Introduction to Assessment	3	ED350	Teaching Literacy Across the Curriculum	3
EN232	Teaching of Writing	3	HS308	From Sea to Shining Sea	3
HS319	History of New England	3		GLE Humanities	3
	Total	15		Total	15
Fourth Year
*Fall Semester*		*Credits*	*Spring Semester*		*Credits*
ED360	Best Practices in Secondary Education	3	ED462	General Special Education Student Teaching/Clinical Practice	14
	GLE Arts & Design	3	ED463	General Special Education Student Teaching/Clinical Practice Seminar	1
	Two Electives	6
	GLE Natural Science	4
	Total	16		Total	15
				Total Credits	123

Education Minor

The School of Education minor consists of six courses (18 credits) that enable students to experience the world of education and the dynamic interplay of teaching and learning. Students can learn instructional approaches and strategies that are based on evidence-based practices designed to meet the needs of classroom instruction or the needs of other professional education settings.

Required Courses for Education Minor

ED105 Educational Psychology 3 Credits
ED112 Teaching and Learning in a Democratic Society 3 Credits
ED224 Design and Management of the Learning Environment OR Field Hours: 30 hours
ED275 Community Education 3 credits

EDXXX 3 Education electives at the 300/400 level OR select from the following electives:

PS230 Child and Adolescent Development
PS303 Psychology of Learning
PS330 Child Abuse and Neglect

Advisors may approve substitutes from a Content Area Education Studies pathway if this is appropriate. Students may take courses from the teacher licensure track which require clinical field experience if they have completed the necessary background checks.

Graduate Education Programs

The School of Education offers graduate education in Teacher Licensure and Educational Leadership. Teacher licensure candidates can earn a post baccalaureate licensure, a Master in Education (M.Ed.), or both. Candidates in Educational Leadership earn a M.Ed.

Graduate Teacher Licensure Programs of Study

Students may apply to the M.Ed. program, teacher licensure, or both in any of the following areas. Total number of credits required for “licensure only” may vary, depending upon whether the student is seeking a first or second licensure.

Elementary Education (K-6 or K-8)*

M.Ed. Degree and Licensure – 42 credits
M.Ed. Only – 36 credits
Licensure Only – 40 credits

*All students must meet the bachelor’s/undergraduate content area requirements for Elementary Education K-6. Students must also demonstrate a 15-credit content concentration in English, Mathematics, Science or Social Studies for the Elementary Education K-8 licensure.

Social Studies Education (5-8 or 5-12)*
M.Ed. Degree and Licensure – 42 credits
M.Ed. Only – 36 credits
Licensure Only – 40 credits

*All students must meet the bachelor’s/undergraduate content area requirements for Social Studies.

Life Sciences Education (7-12)*
M.Ed. Degree and Licensure – 42 credits
M.Ed. Only – 36 credits
Licensure Only – 39 credits

*All students must meet the bachelor’s/undergraduate content area requirements for Life Sciences.

English Language Arts Education (5-8 or 5-12)*
M.Ed. Degree and Licensure – 42 credits
M.Ed. Only – 36 credits
Licensure Only – 40 credits

*All students must meet the bachelor’s/undergraduate content area requirements for English Language Arts.

General Special Education (K-22)*
M.Ed. and Licensure – 48 credits
M.Ed. Only – 45 credits
Licensure Only – 49 credits

* All students must meet the bachelor’s/undergraduate content area requirements for Elementary Education K-6.

Educational Leadership
M.Ed. Only – 36 credits

Admissions and Acceptance

Criteria for initial application can be found in the Admissions section of the catalog. Students applying to the School of Education Teacher Licensure Program should provide transcripts to demonstrate a CGPA of 2.8 or higher. Applicants who provide transcripts demonstrating a CGPA of 2.79 or lower may work through the School of Education to explore potential solutions and/or alternative pathways to acceptance. The undergraduate transcripts of teacher licensure applicants will be reviewed to ensure content requirements are complete. Any applicant with a deficiency of content required at the bachelor’s level will be required to develop a plan to complete required content. Evidence of the required content must be completed prior to student teaching/clinical practice.

Students accepted into M.Ed. only will not need to take the Student Teaching/Clinical Practice and Seminar. However, they must take ED585 Student Research Capstone and pass a background check for New Hampshire.

Requirements for Teacher Licensure Programs

All licensure programs are approved by the New Hampshire State Department of Education and must fulfill the requirements described in N.H. Ed Administrative Rules 500 and 600 series. Students must meet the following gates to progress through the teacher preparation program. Students seeking licensure in states other than NH are advised to consult that state for their respective licensure requirements.

Teacher Licensure Gates

Licensure Gate 1 – Initial Acceptance

Gain admission into Franklin Pierce University
Sign your Admissions Worksheet
Open account with NHED and send your EdID to the SOE
Pass ED501 with a B- or higher
Pass ED505 or ED506 with a B- or higher
Pass a name-based background check

Licensure Gate 2 - Acceptance into the Teacher Licensure Program

Pass Basic Assessment of Academic Skills (BASA) tests
Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
Pass ED510 with a B- or higher
Submit your Teacher Licensure Program Application

Licensure Gate 3 - Acceptance as a Student Teacher Candidate

Complete fingerprinting and receive a criminal history record check (CHRC) for the NHED
Be in good academic standing
Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 0
Complete all required Education courses with no more than two grades below a B-
Complete all clinical field experience requirements with positive results on evaluations and dispositional rubrics
Complete all content area requirements
Submit an Application for Student Teaching/Clinical Practice

Licensure Gate 4 – Graduation

Successfully complete the student teaching/clinical practice
Complete Student Teaching/Clinical Practice Seminar and New Hampshire TCAP
Successfully complete all graduate degree requirements
Complete subject area testing (recommended but not required)

M.Ed. Only
Students accepted into M.Ed. only program do not need to take Student Teaching/Clinical Practice and Seminar. However, they must take ED585 Student Research Capstone and complete a background check for New Hampshire and any state they have lived in in the past 5 years.

Licensure Only
Students pursuing teacher licensure without a degree will need to meet all requirements for enrollment in the teaching licensure program. Total number of credits for "licensure only" may vary.

Double Licensure
Students interested in combining elementary, middle, or secondary licensure with General Special Education may do so by indicating that in the application process. Students must also specify whether the M.Ed. degree will be in the area of elementary, middle, secondary, or special education. Once accepted, students will need to take all applicable coursework in each area, complete a full 16-week student teaching/clinical practice experience in the first licensure area, and a 10-week placement in each additional licensure area. The NH TCAP must also be completed for recommendation.

Use of Undergraduate Credits
Undergraduate credits may be approved by the School of Education Director as credits only when a candidate is enrolled for the sole purpose of licensure. Undergraduate credits will not count towards the Master’s Degrees. Candidates may transfer in graduate credits with the Director’s approval.

Clinical Field Experiences and Student Teaching/Clinical Practice
All licensure programs are approved by the New Hampshire State Department of Education and must fulfill the requirements described in N.H. Ed Administrative Rules 500 and 600 series. All students taking courses in the teacher licensure program are required to meet all enrollment criteria and to take part in clinical field experiences. Those students seeking licensure also participate in student teaching/clinical practice.

Clinical Field Experience
Many courses in the School of Education require field-based assignments to ensure that the teacher licensure majors experience authentic teaching situations. We work with community partners to ensure that there is a mutually beneficial experience for the students in the local school districts and for our teacher licensure students. Teacher licensure majors must successful complete all required clinical field experience hours to pass the associated course. If a student retakes a course with clinical field experience hours, the student must also redo the full set of clinical field hours and all relevant clinical field assignments assigned through the course. Professional attire and travel to local schools are required for this course. Any student participating in a clinical field experience must pass a New Hampshire background check before a placement will be made.

Student Teaching/Clinical Practice

Student teaching/clinical practice is the final summative experience for all Teacher Licensure majors. All licensure programs are approved by the New Hampshire State Department of Education and must fulfill the requirements described in N.H. Ed Administrative Rules 500 and 600 series. Students must complete Teacher Licensure Gates 1-3 before they are placed in a student teaching/clinical practice experience.

M.Ed./Licensure - Elementary Education (K-6 or K-8)

All students must meet the bachelor’s/undergraduate content area requirements for Elementary Education K-6/K-8. Students must also demonstrate a 15-credit content concentration in English, Mathematics, Science, or Social Studies for Elementary Education K-8. Students lacking an appropriate major or general education requirements will be required to complete content area deficiencies in addition to the program education courses. Courses are listed in the order they should be taken.

Required Education Courses for a K-6 or K-8 Elementary Education

ED501 Graduate Teacher Education Program Orientation                                                                      2 Credits
ED506 Educational Psychology 3 Credits
ED505 Teaching and Learning in a Democratic Society                                                                         3 Credits
ED510 Design and Management of the Learning Environment Field Hours:30 Hours          3 Credits
ED515 Primary Literacy Field Hours:15 Hours 3 Credits
ED518 Methods in Teaching Mathematics                                                 Field Hours:15 Hours 3 Credits
ED508 Introduction to Assessment 3 Credits
ED519 Scientific Inquiry and Teaching Methods Field Hours:15 Hours          3 Credits
ED517 Methods in Teaching Social Studies                                              Field Hours:15 Hours          3 Credits
ED509 Understanding and Teaching Exceptional Learners Field Hours:15 Hours          3 Credits
ED516 Teaching Literacy across the Curriculum Field Hours:15 Hours          3 Credits
ED578 Action Research in the Classroom 3 Credits

Total clinical field hours prior to student teaching/clinical practice: 120 hours

ED531A Elementary Student Teaching/Clinical Practice (8 weeks) 3 Credits
ED531B Elementary Student Teaching/Clinical Practice (8 weeks) 3 Credits
ED574 Elementary Student Teaching/Clinical Practice Seminar (16 weeks) 1 Credit
ED585 Student Research Capstone (required for M.Ed. Only) 1 Credit
ED585 Student Research Capstone (required for M.Ed. Only) 1 Credit

Specific Testing for Licensure

For K-6: Basic Academic Skills Assessment (BASA) and Subject Area Testing, Foundation of Reading
For K-8: Basic Academic Skills Assessment (BASA) and Subject Area Testing, Foundations of reading, MS Content area testing in concentration area.

Required Education Courses – Elementary Education K-6 or K-8

	Course	Field Hours	Credits	M.Ed. w/Cert	M.Ed. Only	Cert. Only
ED501	Graduate Teacher Education Program Orientation		2	X	X	-

ED506	Educational Psychology		3	X	X	X
ED505	Teaching and Learning in a Democratic Society		3	X	X	X
ED510	Design and Management of the Learning Environment	30	3	X	X	X
ED515	Primary Literacy	15	3	X	X	X
ED518	Methods in Teaching Mathematics	15	3	X	X	X
ED508	Introduction to Assessment		3	X	X	X
ED519	Scientific Inquiry and Teaching Methods	15	3	X	X	X
ED517	Methods in Teaching Social Studies	15	3	X	X	X
ED509	Understanding and Teaching Exceptional Learners	15	3	X	X	X
ED516	Teaching Literacy across the Curriculum	15	3	X	X	X
ED578	Action Research in the Classroom		3	X	X	X
ED531A	Student Teaching/Clinical Practice for Elementary Licensure		3	X	-	X
ED531B	Student Teaching/Clinical Practice for Elementary Licensure		3	X	-	X
ED574	Student Teaching/Clinical Practice Seminar (to be taken with ED531 A&B)		1	X	-	X
ED585	Student Research Capstone		1	-	X	-
	Total Credits			42	36	40

M.Ed./Licensure in Social Studies Education (Grades 5-8 or 5-12)

Students applying to this program should have a Social Studies or History major or degree. Social Studies licensure encompasses the disciplines of history, civics, geography, and economics. Students lacking an appropriate major or general education requirements will be required to complete content area deficiencies in addition to the program education courses. Courses are listed in the order they should be taken.

ED501 Graduate Teacher Education Program Orientation                                                                      2 Credits
ED506 Educational Psychology 3 Credits
ED505 Teaching and Learning in a Democratic Society                                                                         3 Credits
ED510 Design and Management of the Learning Environment Field Hours:30 Hours          3 Credits
ED508 Introduction to Assessment 3 Credits
ED517 Methods in Teaching Social Studies Field Hours:15 Hours          3 Credits
ED509 Understanding and Teaching Exceptional Learners Field Hours:15 Hours          3 Credits
ED516 Teaching Literacy across the Curriculum Field Hours:15 Hours          3 Credits
ED526 Best Practices in Secondary Contexts                                            Field Hours:30 Hours          3 Credits
ED578 Action Research in the Classroom (required for licensure) 3 Credits
Elective 1- ED/SOE elective* 3 Credits
Elective 2- ED/SOE elective* 3 Credits

Total clinical field hours prior to student teaching/clinical practice: 105

ED532A Student Teaching/Clinical Practice (8 weeks)                                                                      3 Credits
ED532B Student Teaching/Clinical Practice (8 weeks)                                                                3 Credits
ED574 Student Teaching/Clinical Practice Seminar (16 weeks)                                                   1 Credit
ED585 Student Research Capstone (required for M.Ed. Only)                                                      1 Credit

Specific Testing for Licensure

Basic Academic Skills Assessment (BASA), Subject Area Testing in Social Studies

Required Education Courses – Social Studies Education (Grades 5-8 or 5-12)

	Course	Field Hours	Credits	M.Ed. w/Cert	M.Ed. Only	Cert. Only
ED501	Graduate Teacher Education Program Orientation		2	X	X	-
ED506	Educational Psychology		3	X	X	X
ED505	Teaching and Learning in a Democratic Society		3	X	X	X
ED510	Design and Management of the Learning Environment	30	3	X	X	X
ED508	Introduction to Assessment		3	X	X	X
ED517	Methods in Teaching Social Studies	15	3	X	X	X
ED509	Understanding and Teaching Exceptional Learners	15	3	X	X	X
ED516	Teaching Literacy across the Curriculum	15	3	X	X	X
ED526	Best Practices in Secondary Contexts	30	3	X	X	X
ED578	Action Research in the Classroom (required for Certification)		3	X	X	X

Elective 1- ED/SOE elective *		3	X	X	X
Elective 2- ED/SOE elective*		3	X	X	X
ED532A	Student Teaching/Clinical Practice for Middle/Secondary Licensure	3	X	-	X
ED532B	Student Teaching/Clinical Practice for Middle/Secondary Licensure	3	X	-	X
ED574	Student Teaching/Clinical Practice Seminar (to be taken with ED532 A&B)	1	X	-	X
ED585	Student Research Capstone	1	-	X	-
	Total Credits		42	36	40

M.Ed./Licensure in Life Science Education (7-12)

Students applying to this program should have a major or degree in Life Sciences. Students lacking an appropriate major or general education requirements will be required to complete content area deficiencies in addition to the program education courses. Courses are listed in the order they should be taken.

ED501 Graduate Teacher Education Program Orientation 2 Credits
ED506 Educational Psychology 3 Credits
ED505 Teaching and Learning in a Democratic Society 3 Credits
ED510 Design and Management of the Learning Environment Field Hours:30 Hours          3 Credits
ED508 Introduction to Assessment 3 Credits
ED519 Scientific Inquiry and Teaching Methods Field Hours:15 Hours          3 Credits
ED509 Understanding and Teaching Exceptional Learners Field Hours:15 Hours          3 Credits
ED516 Teaching Literacy across the Curriculum Field Hours:15 Hours          3 Credits
ED526 Best Practices in Secondary Contexts Field Hours:30 Hours          3 Credits
ED578 Action Research in the Classroom (required for Certification) 3 Credits
Elective 1- ED/SOE elective* 3 Credits
Elective 2- ED/SOE elective* 3 Credits

*Confer with your advisor and select 2 courses not already required

Total clinical field hours prior to student teaching/clinical practice: 105

Specific Testing for Licensure

Basic Academic Skills Assessment (BASA), Subject Area Testing in Life Science

Required Education Courses – Life Sciences Education (Grades 5-8 or 5-12)

	Course	Field Hours	Credits	M.Ed. w/Cert	M.Ed. Only	Cert. Only
ED501	Graduate Teacher Education Program Orientation		2	X	X	-
ED506	Educational Psychology		3	X	X	X
ED505	Teaching and Learning in a Democratic Society		3	X	X	X

ED510	Design and Management of the Learning Environment	30	3	X	X	X
ED508	Introduction to Assessment		3	X	X	X
ED519	Scientific Inquiry and Teaching Methods	15	3	X	X	X
ED509	Understanding and Teaching Exceptional Learners	15	3	X	X	X
ED516	Teaching Literacy across the Curriculum	15	3	X	X	X
ED526	Best Practices in Secondary Contexts	30	3	X	X	X
ED578	Action Research in the Classroom (required for Certification)		3	X	X	X
Elective 1- ED/SOE elective *			3	X	X	X
Elective 2- ED/SOE elective*			3	X	X	X
ED532A	Student Teaching/Clinical Practice for Middle/Secondary Licensure		3	X	-	X
ED532B	Student Teaching/Clinical Practice for Middle/Secondary Licensure		3	X	-	X
ED574	Student Teaching/Clinical Practice Seminar (to be taken with ED532 A&B)		1	X	-	X
ED585	Student Research Capstone		1	-	X	-
	Total Credits			42	36	40

M.Ed./Licensure - English Language Arts (5-8 or 5-12)

Students applying to this program should have a major or degree in English. Students lacking an appropriate major or general education requirements will be required to complete content area deficiencies in addition to the program education courses. Courses are listed in the order they should be taken.

ED501 Graduate Teacher Education Program Orientation 2 Credits
ED506 Educational Psychology 3 Credits
ED505 Teaching and Learning in a Democratic Society                                                                         3 Credits
ED510 Design and Management of the Learning Environment Field Hours:30 Hours          3 Credits
ED508 Introduction to Assessment 3 Credits
ED509 Understanding and Teaching Exceptional Learners Field Hours:15 Hours          3 Credits
ED516 Teaching Literacy across the Curriculum Field Hours:15 Hours          3 Credits
ED526 Best Practices in Secondary Contexts Field Hours:30 Hours          3 Credits
ED578 Action Research in the Classroom (required for certification) 3 Credits
Elective 1- ED/SOE elective* 3 Credits
Elective 2- ED/SOE elective* 3 Credits
Elective 3- ED/SOE elective* 3 Credits
*Confer with your advisor and select 3 courses not already required

Total clinical field hours prior to student teaching/clinical practice: 90

Specific Testing for Licensure

Basic Academic Skills Assessment (BASA), Subject Area Testing in English Language Arts

Required Education Courses – English Language Arts Education (Grades 5-8 or 5-12)

	Course	Field Hours	Credits	M.Ed. w/Cert	M.Ed. Only	Cert. Only
ED501	Graduate Teacher Education Program Orientation		2	X	X	-
ED506	Educational Psychology		3	X	X	X
ED505	Teaching and Learning in a Democratic Society		3	X	X	X
ED510	Design and Management of the Learning Environment	30	3	X	X	X
ED508	Introduction to Assessment		3	X	X	X
ED509	Understanding and Teaching Exceptional Llrns.	15	3	X	X	X
ED516	Teaching Literacy across the Curriculum	15	3	X	X	X
ED526	Best Practices in Secondary Contexts	30	3	X	X	X


ED578	Action Research in the Classroom (required for Certification)		3	X	X	X
Elective 1 - ED/SO	Elective		3	X	X	X

Elective 2- ED/SOE elective *		3	X	X	X
Elective 3- ED/SOE elective*		3	X	X	X
ED532A	Student Teaching/Clinical Practice for Middle/Secondary Licensure	3	X	-	X
ED532B	Student Teaching for Middle/ Secondary Certification	3	X	-	X
ED574	Student Teaching/Clinical Practice Seminar (to be taken with ED532 A&B)	1	X	-	X
ED585	Student Research Capstone	1	-	X	-
	Total Credits		42	36	40

M.Ed./Licensure - General Special Education (K-22)

Students applying to this program should have earned a baccalaureate degree. The Elementary areas constitute appropriate background. Students lacking an appropriate major or general education requirements will be required to complete content area deficiencies in addition to the program education courses. Courses are listed in the order they should be taken.

ED501 Graduate Teacher Education Program Orientation 2 Credits
ED506 Educational Psychology 3 Credits
ED505 Teaching and Learning in a Democratic Society 3 Credits
ED510 Design and Management of the Learning Environment Field Hours:30 Hours          3 Credits
ED515 Primary Literacy                                                                                Field Hours:15 Hours          3 Credits
ED518 Methods in Teaching Mathematics Field Hours:15 Hours          3 Credits
ED508 Introduction to Assessment 3 Credits
ED509 Understanding and Teaching Exceptional Learners Field Hours:15 Hours          3 Credits
ED512 Special Education Law 3 Credits
ED526 Best Practices in Secondary Contexts Field Hours:30 Hours 3 Credits
ED540 Assessments/Identification of the Exceptional Learner Field Hours:15 Hours          3 Credits
ED541 IEPs and Instructional Considerations Field Hours:15 Hours          3 Credits
ED545 Effective Consultation and Communication 3 Credits
ED516 Teaching Literacy across the Curriculum Field Hours:15 Hours          3 Credits
ED578 Action Research in the Classroom (required for licensure) 3 Credits

Total clinical field hours prior to student teaching/clinical practice: 150

ED562A Student Teaching/Clinical Practice for Gen Special Education Licensure (8 weeks)     3 Credits
ED562B Student Teaching/Clinical Practice for Gen Special Education Licensure (8 weeks)       3 Credits
ED574 Student Teaching/Clinical Practice Seminar (16 weeks)                                                   1 Credit
ED585 Student Research Capstone (required for M.Ed. Only)                                                      1 Credit

Specific Testing for Licensure for Special Education
Basic Academic Skills Assessment (BASA), Pearson National Evaluation Series: Special Education (602)

Required Education Courses - Special Education K-22

	Course	Field Hours	Credits	M.Ed. w/Cert	M.Ed. Only	Cert. Only
ED501	Graduate Teacher Education Program Orientation		2	X	X	-
ED506	Educational Psychology		3	X	X	X
ED505	Teaching and Learning in a Democratic Society		3	X	X	X
ED510	Design and Management of the Learning Environment	30	3	X	X	X
ED515	Primary Literacy	15	3	X	X	X
ED518	Methods in Teaching Mathematics	15	3	X	X	X
ED508	Introduction to Assessment		3	X	X	X
ED509	Understanding and Teaching Exceptional Learners	15	3	X	X	X
ED512	Special Education Law		3	X	X	X
ED540	Assessments/ Identification of the Exceptional Learner	15	3	X	X	X
ED541	IEPs and Instructional Considerations	15	3	X	X	X
ED526	Best Practices in Secondary Context	30	3	X	-	X
ED545	Effective Consultation and Communication		3	X	X	X
ED516	Teaching Literacy across the Curriculum	15	3	X	X	X
ED578	Action Research in the Classroom		3	X	X	X
ED562A	Student Teaching/Clinical Practice for General Special Education Licensure		3	X	-	X

ED562B	Student Teaching/Clinical Practice for General Special Education Licensure	3	X	-	X
ED574	Student Teaching/Clinical Practice Seminar (to be taken with ED62 A&B)	1	X	-	X
ED585	Student Research Capstone	1	-	X	-
	Total Credits		51	45	49

M.Ed. in Educational Leadership

The Masters in Educational Leadership prepares educators with skills that provide the background to lead in a broad range of educational settings, looking forward to the needs of the future. Through a common core, elective courses and fully implemented action research projects, leaders can design an educational plan that meets individualized professional goals. After completing core courses, students will select from an array of electives to build expertise in a content area which supports the individualized action research project. Each Master’s degree is comprised of 36 credits. The general M.Ed. in Educational Leadership has 6 required courses and 6 electives. Areas of specialization, such as Curriculum and Instruction may have more required courses.

Core required courses for the M.Ed. in Educational Leadership

SOE501 Foundations in Education                                                                                                              3 Credits
SOE505 Learning and Educational Practice 3 Credits
SOE601 Authentic Leadership 3 Credits
SOE511 Action Research I 3 Credits
SOE512 Action Research II                                                                                                                          3 Credits
SOE611 Action Research III                                                                                                                         3 Credits

Elective Courses for the M.Ed. in Educational Leadership (18credits)

ED/SOE Electives at the 500 or above level or the following:
GM520 Legal and Ethical Issues in Organizations                                                                                   3 Credits
GM540 Organizational Behavior 3 Credits
GM 563 Human Resource Management 3 Credits
COUN 501 Orientation to the Counseling Profession 3 Credits
COUN 502 Skills and Techniques in Counseling                                                                                      3 Credits
COUN 503: Theories of Counseling and Psychotherapy 3 Credits
COUN 505: Counseling Ethics 3 Credits
COUN 507: Counseling Children and Adolescents                                                                                  3 Credits
COUN 508: Developmental Theories and Applications 3 Credits
COUN 512: Substance Use and Treatment 3 Credits
COUN 520: Career Development and Life Planning 3 Credits