NSU Catalog 2019-2020 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
NSU Catalog 2019-2020 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Educational Studies (MSEd)


Career direction: professional education, graduate study.

Educational Prerequisites: Admission to graduate studies

Foundation Courses (6 credits):


Emphasis Area


Select 12 credits in each of 2 areas of emphasis (e.g., Education, ESL, Special Education, Counseling, Sport Performance & Leadership, E-Learning, and Music.) or Secondary Teaching emphasis.

English as a New Language (ENL) Emphasis


  • EDFN 592, Language Theory and Acquisition for ENL Education 3 credits
  • EDFN 592, Curriculum and Instruction for ENL Education 3 credits
  • EDFN 592, Language and Culture for Teachers of ENL Learners 3 credits
  • EDFN 592, Program Assessment for ENL Education 3 credits
  • EDFN 592, Literacy Instruction for ENL Learners 3 credits
  • EDFN 592, ENL Methods and Materials 3 credits

Secondary Teaching Emphasis (21 credits)


This emphasis is geared toward those individuals who hold a four-year degree and would like to complete a teaching degree so that they would be eligible for SD Teacher Certification. This emphasis addresses the secondary-level high needs teacher shortage issues.

Research Option/Field Experience


Research Option (3 credits):

Field Experience: Secondary Teaching Emphasis only (6 credits):

Total: 33 credits