I chose kutztown. JennI fer (AndreA s) HA ndwerk Master of Education

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1 I chose kutztown JennI fer (AndreA s) HA ndwerk Master of Education The Elementary Education program prepared me for anything and everything. The graduate program s philosophy of putting theory to practice helped me further develop my pedagogy. I believe my success as an educator was due largely in part to the dual professional semester/student teaching program and to the dedicated faculty of Kutztown University.

2 M A sters programs I n elem enta r y A nd seconda ry e duca t I on requi rem ents Graduate application ( $35 application fee Official transcripts from previously attended colleges or universities that document an undergraduate degree in Education Three letters of professional recommendation Copy of teaching certificate All candidates accepted into this program must complete all requirements within six (6) calendar years. These are additional Secondary Education admission requirements for students not holding nor seeking a teaching certificate. Submit one of the following: Master s degree Copy of Pr AxiS ii passing scores GrE or MAT NOTE: Admission requirements may be subject to change. e lem enta ry e duca t I on 30 program hours thesis optional Teachers with an undergraduate major in Elementary Education seeking their master s degree must satisfy all curriculum requirements, all Kutztown University graduation requirements and fulfill one of the following: Complete 30 semester hours of graduate course requirements as given in approved categories and submit an acceptable thesis. Six hours of credit are awarded for the thesis and may be counted toward the required 30 semester hours. Complete 30 semester hours of approved graduate course work in the required categories, including ELU 569: Current Topics in Elementary Education and ELU 571: Application of Current Elementary Education Topics, which should be taken as the final two courses. This option will culminate in a comprehensive project. The development and implementation of the comprehensive project is an integral part of ELU 571. it is designed to enable a teacher to demonstrate knowledge of the research in the field of education through a major presentation. This project is intended to increase leadership abilities, improve peer training qualities and produce materials to meet the professional development needs of elementary education teachers. By completing the minimum number of hours in each category, candidates will havecompleted 30 program hours. Graduate courses may be selected from and applied to the requirement indicated for each of the following four major areas. NOTE: A specific course cannot be counted toward the fulfillment of a requirement in more than one area.

3 I. problems of education In their broad setting 3 credit Hours EDU 528: Student Diversity and Critical Pedagogy EDU 533: Social interpretations of Education EDU 535: Major Philosophies of Education EDU 578: Comparative Education: An Analysis of international Education Systems EDU 597: Change in Education ELU 530: Historical Background of Elementary Education II. theory with practice In teaching 6 credit Hours ELU 510: Seminar in Early Childhood Education ELU 519: Teaching Writing to Children ELU 540: Seminar in Elementary Curriculum Development ELU 560: Seminar in Language Arts instruction ELU 570: Seminar in Elementary Social Studies ELU 572: Strategies for Elementary Classroom Management and Discipline ELU 587: resource Materials in Elementary Science EDU 563: Writing Our Own Stories EDU 517: relating the Arts to Education EDU 518: Strategies for Outdoor Education EDU 546: Differentiated instruction ArU 581: The Teaching of response in the Arts itc 514: instructional Technology itc 525: Microcomputers for Educators itc 547: Special Topics in instructional Technology itc 553: Development of Projected Digital instruc tional resources MAU 415: Learning and Teaching Mathematics MAU 425: Middle School Mathematics MAU 574: Seminar in Mathematics Education for Elementary Teachers III. research 9 credit Hours EDU 500: research (required; must be taken as one of the student s first three courses) Choose A or B Option A EDU 503: Thesis (6 hours) Option B ELU 569: Current Topics in Elementary Education (taken at end of program) ELU 571: Application of Current Elementary Education Topics (usually last course) IV. specialization A. Academic 6 credit hours Courses may be selected from any other academic disciplines, as long as they do not have an EDU, ELU prefix. An itc and SPU course is recommended. B. Professional 6 credit hours ELU 520: Folk Literature and Storytelling for Teachers of Elementary and Middle- School Children ELU 523: Assessment: issues and Concerns for Teachers ELU 542: integration of Mathematics for Elementary School ELU 548: Contemporary Themes in Children s and Adolescent Literature ELU 572: Strategies for Elementary Classroom Management and Discipline ELU 591: Picturebooks EDU 551: Principles of reading instruction EDU 552: Teaching reading in Content Areas EDU 555: reading Disabilities EDU 557: Foundations of reading Comprehension EDU 568: Middle School Curriculum and instruction NOTE: Courses with the EDU 565, ELU 566 prefix may be taken only by permission of the graduate ad visor of the Department of Elementary Education. A max imum of two courses with either EDU 565 or ELU 566 or combination of the two prefixes may be in cluded toward the fulfillment of the requirements for master s degree. Today, more than ever, with the high stakes testing and use of standards, we are in need of creative intellectuals in the classroom. Our children deserve the best from their teachers and the graduate Elementary Education faculty offers the best to their students. The faculty is dedicated to help candidates during this challenging time become the most knowledgeable teachers of content and pedagogy, so that all children benefit. terre sychterz, ph.d., professor

4 I chose kutztown K Ate A uch enba c H Master of Education Choosing KU was one of the easiest choices I made for my future. The hometown environment and graduate course offerings were a smooth fit into my busy lifestyle, and the affordable tuition was a major advantage. The Secondary Education program is a haven for teachers wishing to further their education or for students looking to begin a new career endeavor.

5 seconda ry e duca t I on The Secondary Education program offers six specializations for secondary school teachers and persons in related positions. This program is designed to: Enhance scholarly growth and personal competency in one s specialized area increase awareness of current education practices Expand the knowledge and understanding of cur riculum development and the instructional process Augment professional awareness through research The specialization in Curriculum and instruction is designed for secondary school teachers in all academic disciplines and for other professionals concerned with the education of adolescents and/or adults. in addition to in-depth train ing in curriculum and instruction, this program offers graduate students the opportunity to pursue advanced study in a variety of academic disciplines. Graduate courses in this specialization may be selected from four major areas: Curriculum Educational Environment instruction Professionalism The areas within each specialization cover the following: Area i designed to investigate the criteria for decision-making and the structure and organization of curriculum holistically or in a specialized area. Area ii designed to explore the fundamentals underlying the education process and to relate them to current practice in schooling. Area iii designed to provide in-depth knowledge of instructional strategies and to enhance the effectiveness of instruction. Area iv designed to pursue an understanding of how knowledge is gained, how to verify knowledge, and how to judge its value. 30 program hours electronic portfolio required, thesis optional biology Area i: Curriculum (12 to 15 hours in biology) Area iii: instruction (6 to 9 hours) english Area i: Curriculum (12 to 15 hours in English) Area iii: instruction (6 to 9 hours) MAtHeMAtIcs Area i: Curriculum (12 to 15 hours in mathematics) Area iii: instruction (6 to 9 hours) MIddle level Area i: Curriculum (9 to 12 hours in middle level) Area ii: Educational Environment (6 to 12 hours) Area iii: instruction (6 to 12 hours) social studies Area i: Curriculum (12 to 15 hours in social studies) Area iii: instruction (6 to 9 hours) curriculum And InstructIon Area i: Curriculum (6 hours) Area iii: instruction (6 hours) NOTE: 21 semester hours divided among areas I-IV are required. Nine hours will be selected carefully, in con sul ta tion with the faculty advisor, to meet the graduate student s needs. These nine hours may be chosen from areas I-IV or, with the approval of the advisor, graduate courses from other disciplines. Teachers matter - it is truly an honor to work within a nationally accredited teacher education program with faculty who are outstanding in their field of study, students who are constantly challenged to think critically and act equitably, and staff who are knowledgeable and incredibly supportive. i cannot think of a better place to teach. patricia walsh coates, ph.d., associate professor

6 s upervisory c erti f I c A te: c urri culum A n d InstructI on The completion of a Supervisor of Curriculum and instruction Certificate K-12 is now a hiring requirement in many local school districts, specifically when a district seeks to add district coordinators, supervisors, and department heads to its staff. The Master of Education in Curriculum and instruction is the degree that most closely aligns with the courses needed for the supervisory certificate. By carefully selecting courses, graduate students can earn both the M.Ed. and the Supervisor of Curriculum and instruction Certificate simultaneously. By earning this additional advanced certification, you the student, will reflect the College of Education s Teacher as Lifelong Learner model. requi rem ents Teachers may complete coursework toward the supervisory certificate upon entering the graduate program, however they cannot complete the certificate until five years of successful teaching is documented within their area of certification. This requirement must be verified with a written notification on school letterhead by a chief school administrator. The teacher must hold a valid teaching certificate. Teachers must complete an approved program preparing the applicant for the broad area, district-wide K-12 supervisory functions specified by the endorsement of the certificate. The Pr AxiS Educational Leadership: Administration and Supervision (0410) examination must be taken and passed as part of the successful completion of this program. course of study I. Required Foundations Courses 6 credits EDU 500:Methods of research SEU 544: Effective Secondary Education Seminar II. Required Courses 18 credits EDU 523: Assessment: issues and Concerns for Teachers EDU 541: Supervision of instruction EDU 562: School Law PSY 565: Theories of Learning ELU 540: Seminar in Elementary Curriculum Development SEU 567: The Curriculum of the Secondary School III. Electives 3 credits COU 512: Guidance in the Secondary School COU 525: Guidance in the Elementary School EDU 533: Social interpretations of Education EDU 535: Major Philosophies of Education EDU 568: Middle School Curriculum and instruction EDU 580: independent Study -Secondary Education EDU 597: Change in Education ELU 524: Learning Styles and Teaching Strategies in Elementary Education ENU 521: The English Curriculum MAU 580: The Curriculum of Secondary Mathematics SCU 521: Biology in the Secondary School SSU 523: Social Studies Curriculum: Prospects and Problems

7 faculty Patricia Lutz, Ph.D. Assistant Professor B.S., Pennsylvania State University M.S., Pennsylvania State University Ph.D., Marywood University John D. McAndrew, Ed.D. Assistant Professor B.A., Allentown College of Saint Francis de Sales M.A., Lehigh University Ed.D. in reading, Lehigh University Linda McMillan, Ed.D. Assistant Professor A.A., Delta College B.A., Michigan State University M.A., Oakland University Ed.D., NOVA Southeastern University Kristen Bazley, Ed.D. Assistant Professor B.S., University of Central Florida M.S., NOVA Southeastern University Ed.D., NOVA Southeastern University Jeanie H. Burnett, Ed.D. Professor, Elementary Education Chairperson B.S., radford College M.Ed., Salisbury State College Ed.D., University of Maryland Nancy E. Cardenuto, Ph.D. Assistant Professor B.S., State University of New York at Fredonia M.Ed., University of West Georgia Ph.D., Capella University Sandra A. Chambers, Ph.D. Assistant Professor B.A., Ohio Wesleyan University M.Ed., Ph.D., Kent State University Kathleen A. Dolgos, Ed.D. Professor B.S., Kutztown University M.Ed., Kutztown University Ed.D. in Foundations of Education, Lehigh University Joseph S. Elias, Ed.D. Professor B.S., Kutztown University M.S., Temple University Ed.D. in Science Education-Biology, Temple University Mary L. Laub, Ed.D. Associate Professor B.S., M.Ed., Kutztown University Ed.D., Temple University Lisa Potylycki, Ed.D. Associate Professor B.S., Kutztown University M.Ed., Pennsylvania State University Ed.D., Lehigh University Darlene Schoenly, Ed.D. Assistant Professor B.S., indiana University of Pennsylvania M.Ed., indiana University of Pennsylvania Ed.D., Pennsylvania State University Peter Seagreaves, Ed.D. Assistant Professor B.S., Bloomsburg University M.Ed., Bloomsburg University Ed.D., Widener University Theresa M. Stahler, Ph.D. Professor, Secondary Education Chairperson and Graduate Program Coordinator B.S., indiana University M.Ed., University of Pittsburgh Ph.D. in Teacher Education, The Ohio State University Terre Sychterz, Ph.D. Professor, Elementary Education Graduate Program Coordinator B.S., Kutztown University M.S., University of Scranton Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University Patricia Walsh Coates, Ph.D. Associate Professor B.A., West Chester University M.A., Lehigh University M.Ed., Widener University Ph.D. in American History, Lehigh University

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