This 33-semester-hour program provides the student with a theoretical and comparative understanding of the philosophical, historical, and social foundations of education, which serves as the basis for the analysis of educational policies and controversies. The program requires the successful completion of a master’s thesis.
Admission
An applicant may submit MAT scores in lieu of GRE scores. For qualified applicants to the program, demonstration of writing competencies and a pre-admission interview must be completed before final admission decision is made.
Student-at-Large, Study-Abroad, and Transfer Credit
Student-at-large and transfer hours in combination may not exceed 15 semester hours for students pursuing a master’s degree in foundations of education. The limit on student-at-large hours may be waived in special circumstances with the approval of the department chair. See “Requirements for Graduate Degrees” for limitation on study-abroad credit.
Advisement
A student is assigned an adviser when admitted to the program. Individual needs and goals of students are considered in the advisement process; courses may be selected from appropriate departments throughout the university. Students are responsible for meeting regularly with the adviser. Near the end of course work, students select a thesis adviser and two additional committee members who are graduate faculty members in foundations of education.
Requirements
The M.S.Ed. in foundations of education requires a minimum of 33 semester hours as follows.
A course in research (3)
Foundations of education (EPFE) courses (12)
Elective course work selected in consultation with an adviser (12- 15)
Students must take 6 semester hours in this course.
Comprehensive Examination
Students fulfill the comprehensive examination requirement in conjunction with the successful oral defense of an approved thesis or culminating project.
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