Master of Science in Secondary Education: Department of Teacher Education, College of Education

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1 Master of Science in Secondary Education: Department of Teacher Education, College of Education Vision Statement The Secondary Education Graduate Program is committed to excellence in teaching and learning and is focused on providing our teachers with superior professional development opportunities. Our program offers teachers a custom program of study that allows them to pursue study in both content and pedagogy. Our program is specifically designed to: Establish a strong tradition of scholarship in teaching and research-based practice Encourage the setting of high professional goals and standards of practice Establish an inclusive learning community, respecting diversity and individual differences Support the use of best practices in the University and P-12 classroom Assist the graduate teacher in becoming a dedicated practitioner, a reflective scholar and a responsible citizen through ongoing access to superior professional development Program Contact Information Dr. Wilma Kuhlman, Graduate Program Chair (GPC) Roskens Hall (RH) wkuhlman@unomaha.edu Program website: Application Deadlines: Fall: August 1 Spring: December 1 Summer: June 1 Application Requirements: Online Application One official copy of transcripts for ALL institutions previously attended Application Fee If English is not the language of nurture, official test scores from the TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE exam are required 500 on the written TOEFL 173 on the computer-based TOEFL 61 on the internet-based TOEFL 5.5 on the IELTS 44 on the PTE Minimum GPA of at least 3.0 in undergraduate courses related to proposed major

2 Program-Specific Requirements: An undergraduate GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) or above in education International students who do not expect to teach in the US may be eligible for admission. Please contact the program chair for more information. International students seeking admission to this program must have a minimum TOEFL score of 550 (paper), 213 (computer-based), or (internet-based); a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 or 53 PTE Candidates are admitted provisionally until completion and successful evaluation of their selective retention materials. Submitted materials are reviewed to determine if the candidate s status will be changed to unconditional. Unconditional status means the candidate is fully admitted to the program leading to a master s degree. Selective retention replaces the admission exam. Master of Science in Secondary Education [SEDMS Degree Requirements] SEDMS Required Courses (15 hours): TED 8010 Introduction to Research TED 8060 Current Issues and Trends, OR TED 8190 Contemporary Issues in Urban Education TED 8430 School Curriculum Planning One course in Instructional Technology: TED 8540, 8570, EDAD 8250 or equivalent One course in Diversity: TED 8130, 8210, 8180, 8800, or 9200 SEDMS Electives (12 hours): Courses to be determined in consultation with program advisor. SEDMS Concentrations (9 hours): Concentration courses to be selected from the listed options in consultation with the student s program advisor. Art Concentration Select a minimum of 9 credit hours from the courses listed below: ART 8006 Special Studies in Art Education ART 8706 Cross-cultural Art History for Teachers ART 8930 Special Topics in Art History ART 8726 Women in Ancient and Medieval Art ART 8106 Independent Study: Drawing ART 8310 Graduate Sculpture ART 8316 Advanced Sculpture ART 8410 Graduate Painting ART 8416 Advanced Painting ART 8510 Special Processes in Printmaking ART 8516 Advanced Techniques in Printmaking ART 8616 Advanced Ceramics Bilingual Education Concentration Required: 6 hours TED 8695 Applying Reading and Writing in Content Areas (Spanish)*

3 TED 8130 Language, Culture, and Power OR SPCH 8536 Intercultural Communications TED 8000 Spanish Language Arts* OR TED 8470 Teaching the Language Arts *Courses taught in Spanish Select a minimum of 3 hours from the list below: TED 8006 Special Methods: ESL TED 8180 Culturally Responsive Teaching TED 8616 Teaching Writing Throughout the Curriculum (Spanish)* TED 8800 Multicultural Children s Literature TED 8980 Practicum: Dual Language (deadline to apply is October 1) TED 9100 Principles and Practices for Teaching Reading ENGL 8615 Introduction to Linguistics ENGL 8696 Special Topics Linguistics: Applied Linguistics FLNG 8030 Second Language Acquisition *Courses taught in Spanish Educational Administration Concentration Required: 3 hours EDAD 8030 Introduction to Educational Administration Select a minimum of 6 hours from the courses listed below: EDAD 8020 Governance and Politics in EDAD EDAD 8050 School-Community Relations EDAD 8490 Leadership in Curriculum and Instruction EDAD 8710 Interpersonal Relationships in EDAD EDAD 9540 School Law EDAD 8450 Middle School Leadership or EDAD 8470 Administration and Supervision in Middle High Schools English as a Second Language (ESL)/English Language Learners (ELL) Concentration Required: 6 hours TED 8006 Special Methods: ESL TED 8130 Language, Culture, Power or ENGL 8676 Sociolinguistics TED 8055 Foundations of English as a Second Language or ENGL 8615 Introduction to Linguistics Select a minimum of 3 hours from the list below. At least 6 hours in the concentration must have a TED prefix. TED 8140 Spanish Language Arts TED 8980 Practicum: Teaching ESL TED 8616 Teaching Writing Throughout the Curriculum TED 8800 Multicultural Literature for Children and Youth TED 9110 Principles & Practices for Teaching Reading TED 8470 Teaching the Language Arts TED 8180 Culturally Responsive Teaching

4 English Concentration Select a minimum of 9 credit hours from the courses listed below: TED 8080 Storytelling TED 8616 Teaching Writing Throughout the Curriculum TED 8660 Young Adult Literature and Education TED 8695 Applying Reading and Writing in the Secondary Schools TED 8750 Seminar in Literature for Children and Young Adults TED 8800 Multicultural Literature TED 9140 Assessment & Instruction for Secondary Readers (formerly TED 9120) Foreign Languages Concentration Required Courses: 9 hours FREN/SPAN/GERM 8226 Structure of French/Spanish/German FREN/SPAN/GERM 8440 Seminar in French/Spanish/German Composition FREN/SPAN/GERM 8000 Any 8000-level literature course in the target language Other courses with the advisor s approval Improvement of Instruction Concentration Select a minimum of 9 credit hours from the courses listed below: TED 8070 Teaching Multiple Intelligences TED 8250 Assessment for the Classroom Teacher TED 8300 Effective Teaching Practices TED 8396 Teaching at the Middle Level TED 8410 Improvement of Instruction: Special Topics (content varies) TED 8616 Teaching of Writing Throughout the Curriculum TED 8700 Action Research for Educators (prerequisite: TED 8010 or permission) Mathematics Concentration Required course: 3 hours TED 8410 Improvement of Instruction: Math Select a minimum of 6 credit hours from the courses listed below: TED 8550 Digital Multi-media in Learning TED 8510 Aerospace Education Workshop TED 8100 Independent Research (Mathematics Education) TED 8970 Independent Study (Mathematics Education) other courses with the advisor s approval Middle Level Concentration Required: 6 hours TED 8376 Introduction to the Middle School TED 8396 Teaching at the Middle Level

5 Select a minimum of 3 hours from the courses listed below: TED 8070 Teaching Multiple Intelligences TED 8250 Assessment for the Classroom Teacher TED 8300 Effective Teaching Practices COUN8010 Teaching Models in Affective Education Music Concentration Required: 3 hours MUS 8610* Organization and Administration in Music or MUS 8620* Seminar: Workshops in Music Education *These classes are offered on a rotating basis Select a minimum of 6 hours from the courses listed below: MUS 8006 Special Studies in Music MUS 8546 Renaissance Music Literature MUS 8556 Baroque Music Literature MUS 8566 Classical Music Literature MUS 8586 Music From MUS 8446 Music Since 1945 MUS 8660 Pedagogy of Theory MUS 8640 Foundations of Music Education Other courses with the advisor s approval Science Concentration Required course: 3 hours TED 8420 Trends and Strategies in Science Education Select a minimum of 6 hours from the courses listed below or courses with advisor s approval: TED 8300 Effective Teaching Practices TED 8250 Assessment for the Classroom Teacher TED 8510 Aerospace Education Workshop TED 8550 Digital Multi-media in Learning TED 8100 Independent Research (Science Education) TED 8970 Independent Study (Science Education) School Library Concentration (Non-thesis option only) Required 21 hours TED 8710 Reference Resources and Services TED 8746 Cataloging and Classification TED 8760 Managing Collections in Libraries and Information Agencies TED 8660 Young Adult Literature and Education TED 8726 Special Libraries TED 8650 Children's Literature and Education TED 8806 Leadership and Management in Libraries and Information Agencies

6 Other courses with advisor s approval Social Studies Concentration 9 hours in the Social Sciences in consultation with your academic advisor s Technology Concentration 9 hours to be determined in consultation with your academic advisor Urban Schools Concentration Required: 9 hours TED 8190 Contemporary Issues in Urban Education TED 8180 Culturally Responsive Teaching TED 9200 Critical Pedagogy: Teaching for Social Justice In addition, students must choose 3 hours from the list below: TED 8800 Multicultural Literature for Children & Youth UBNS 8020 Race, Ethnicity and American Culture GEOG 8126 Urban Geography HIST 8436 American Urban History SOC 8100 Social Inequality SOC 8110 Social Problems of the Disadvantaged SEDMS Exit Requirements: Comprehensive Examination o Examinations are taken at or near completion of all coursework required in the approved plan of study. Registration for the exam should be made the semester before graduation. OR TED 8990 Thesis (6) o The thesis is completed under the direction of a major advisor and supervisory committee. Thesis hours will be used as electives, and required hours for degree completion is 30 total hours. SEDMS Total: Thesis option: 30 hours Non-thesis option 36 hours SEDMS-Other Program-Related Information: Selective Retention Candidates are admitted provisionally until completion and successful evaluation of their selective retention materials. Submitted materials are reviewed to determine if the candidate s status will be changed to unconditional. Unconditional status means the candidate is fully admitted to the program leading to a master s degree. Selective retention replaces the admission exam. To move from provisional to unconditional status: During the term in which you will complete at least 9 hours of TED courses: o Complete the Diversity Dispositions Index o Submit a formal letter of application o Complete a degree plan of study with an assigned advisor

7 Unclassified Students Students who are not planning to pursue a program leading to a graduate certificate or a master s degree can be admitted to Secondary Education with unclassified status. Candidates holding a previous master s degree in education who are seeking additional teaching endorsements may wish to choose an unclassified status. Unclassified students are allowed to take courses for which they meet the prerequisite. Successful completion of graduate courses as an unclassified student does not obligate the department to accept those courses for credit toward the fulfillment of degree requirements. Formal advisement in an endorsement area is required. Students admitted as unclassified are not eligible for financial aid. NOTE: The master s degree in Secondary Education does not lead to initial teacher certification.