Master of Education in Adolescent and Young Adult Education

The Master of Education in Adolescent and Young Adult Education program is designed for high school teachers. Six options are available: Biology, Chemistry, English, Math, Social Studies, and Generalist (for teachers of music, art, foreign language, PE, industrial arts, and other content areas). Course papers, projects, and presentations are focused on each teacher's specific content area and grade level. Coursework can be completed in as little as 18 months.

The master of education in adolescent and young adult education program requires the completion of 32 semester hours, including a common core of the courses listed below

ED 599: Action Research Methods
ED 525: Differentiated Instruction for the Inclusive and Diverse Classroom
ED 520: Classroom Management
ED 641: Current Issues in Adolescent and Young Adult Education
One elective from among
- ED 577: Integration of Technology in the Classroom (required in the absence of demonstrated technological proficiency)
- ED 580 - ED 589

Students pursuing Adolescent and Young Adult Biology Education will also complete

ED 642B: Theory and Pedagogy in Adolescent and Young Adult Biology Instruction
ED 643B: Critical Readings in Adolescent and Young Adult Biology Education
ED 644B: Curriculum Design and Content Standards in Adolescent and Young Adult Biology Education
ED 645B: Field-Based Research Project in Adolescent and Young Adult Biology Education

Students pursuing Adolescent and Young Adult Chemistry Education will also complete

ED 642C: Theory and Pedagogy in Adolescent and Young Adult Chemistry Instruction
ED 643C: Critical Readings in Adolescent and Young Adult Chemistry Education
ED 644C: Curriculum Design and Content Standards in Adolescent and Young Adult Chemistry Education
ED 645C: Field-Based Research Project in Adolescent and Young Adult Chemistry Education

Students pursuing Adolescent and Young Adult English Education will also complete

ED 642E: Theory and Pedagogy in Adolescent and Young Adult English Instruction
ED 643E: Critical Readings in Adolescent and Young Adult English Education
ED 644E: Curriculum Design and Content Standards in Adolescent and Young Adult English Education
ED 645E: Field-Based Research Project in Adolescent and Young Adult English Education

Students pursuing Adolescent and Young Adult Math Education will also complete

ED 642M: Theory and Pedagogy in Adolescent and Young Adult Math Instruction
ED 643M: Critical Readings in Adolescent and Young Adult Math Education
ED 644M: Curriculum Design and Content Standards in Adolescent and Young Adult Math Education
ED 645M: Field-Based Research Project in Adolescent and Young Adult Math Education

Students pursuing Adolescent and Young Adult Social Studies Education will also complete

ED 642SS: Theory and Pedagogy in Adolescent and Young Adult Social Studies Instruction
ED 643SS: Critical Readings in Adolescent and Young Adult Social Studies Education
ED 644SS: Curriculum Design and Content Standards in Adolescent and Young Adult Social Studies Education
ED 645SS: Field-Based Research Project in Adolescent and Young Adult Social Studies Education

Students pursuing Adolescent and Young Adult Generalist Education will also complete

ED 642G: Theory and Pedagogy in Adolescent and Young Adult Instruction
ED 643G: Critical Readings in Adolescent and Young Adult Education
ED 644G: Curriculum Design and Content Standards in Adolescent and Young Adult Education
ED 645G: Field-Based Research Project in Adolescent and Young Adult Education

Program Completion Requirements

Multicultural Experience Requirement
Assessment of Progress
Final Evaluation