The Program

The Division of Teaching and Learning (EDTL) offers programs leading to the degrees of Master of Education and Specialist in Education. The Master of Education is available in the fields of business education, classroom technology, curriculum and teaching, and reading. The Specialist in Education is available in reading. A reading endorsement program is available for those students who do not wish to pursue a degree program.

CURRICULUM AND TEACHING:

The Master of Education in Curriculum and Teaching combines the former master's degrees in elementary and secondary education. The master's degree is designed to provide individuals possessing a bachelor's degree and licensure (certification) as teachers with the opportunity to enhance their understanding of curriculum theory, design and development, and their skill as effective classroom teachers. Individuals who do not possess a teaching license (certificate) may also pursue this degree, but it will not enable them to become licensed (certified) as classroom teachers in public schools. Individuals seeking licensure (certification) as secondary teachers should consult with the graduate coordinator or with the Director of Teacher Licensure in Room 365 Education Building for a transcript analysis and a check sheet indicating professional education courses needed for licensure (certification).

PREREQUISITES FOR GRADUATE WORK:
   
Prerequisites for the M.Ed. programs include a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. For the M.Ed. in Teaching and Learning, applicants' transcripts are studied to identify deficiencies in preparation in professional education and in those areas for which licensure is desired. If there are deficiencies in the undergraduate preparation, the graduate coordinator prescribes additional course work to cover the area or areas.

Applicants to the M.Ed. and Ed.S. reading programs should hold a teaching license and have teaching experience at the early childhood, middle childhood, or adolescent/young adult (secondary school) level. Completion of the master's degree is a prerequisite to completion of the specialist degree.

CAREER PATHS:

Program graduates have contributed to the literacy development of children, adolescents and adults internationally, nationally as well as through the State of Ohio. School districts have actively recruited graduates as elementary and secondary classroom, remedial reading, high school, vocational school, technical college and two and four year college developmental reading teachers. Alumni have been recruited for leadership positions in state departments of education. Publishers have employed graduates as sales representatives and editors.

Contact Information:

Larry Graser, Graduate Coordinator - Curriculum and Teaching
Room: 529 Education Building
Phone: 419-372-9619

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