Programs Available
M.Ed., Curriculum and Instruction (Non-licensure)
Intended for student seeking an advanced degree without initial or add-on licensure.
M.Ed., Curriculum and Instruction (Teaching Licensure)
A program for those who have a baccaulaurate degree and are seeking a Master of Education along with initial licensure to teach or an add-on in secondary or elementary licensure.
M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction (Special Education Emphasis)
A program for students seeking a Master of Education and a special education add-on to an existing teaching license.
M.Ed. in Special Education
A program leading to a Master of Special Education and licensure (BASE-TN Teaching Program would fall under this program).
M.Ed. in Administration and Supervision
For students with teaching licensure who desire to complete a Master of Education in administration and supervision (K-12).
M.Ed. in School Counseling
A program leading to a Master of Education and licensure, initial or add-on, in school counseling (K-12).
Education Specialist Degree in School Leadership
An approved program leading to an Education Specialist Degree.
Bible CourseA requirement of the Graduate Studies in Education Program is the successful completion of a Bible course,
BIB 540 Introduction to Christianity, through which the student is exposed to a basic overview of the Bible. The Bible serves as a foundation for personal conduct and ethical behavior in an educational setting.
Another requirement of the Graduate Studies in Education Program is the successful completion of the course,
EDU 500 Introduction to Graduate Studies, through which the student is provided an orientation to the university, graduate studies, use of library resources, preparation of a portfolio, and advising. NOTE: Students cannot go beyond six hours in their program without completing this course.
NOTE: Freed-Hardeman University is a private, Christian university. The School of Education reserves the right to deny admission or drop from its programs those who fail to meet program criteria, whose personal conduct is seen as not in harmony with Christian education, or who, for other reasons, are not seen as able to successfully serve as an educator.
Master of Education Major in Curriculum and Instruction (Non-Licensure Program)*
PLAN I requires a core (7 hours) and a concentration (12 hours), plus electives (12 hours), and a 6 hour thesis for a total of 37 hours.
PLAN II requires a core (7 hours) and a concentration (12 hours) and 18 hours selected from electives for a total of 37 hours.
COURSE OF STUDY FOR M.ED. MAJOR IN CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION (NON-LICENSURE PROGRAM)*
I. Required Core EDU 500
| Introduction to Graduate Studies
| 1 hour
|
EDU 501
| Research Methods
| 3 |
BIB 540
| Introduction to Christianity
| 3 |
|
| 7 hours |
II. Required Concentration
EDU 503
| Development Psychology
| 3 hours
|
EDU 505
| Instructional Theory and Design
| 3 |
EDU 506
| Computer Applications in Education
| 3 |
EDU 508
| Foundations of Curriculum
| 3 |
| | | 12 hours
|
II. Electives
EDU 510
| Diagnosis/Remediation of Math Difficulties
| 3 hours
|
EDU 511
| Diagnosis/Remediation of Reading Difficulties
| 3 |
EDU 512
| Procedures in Classroom Management
| 3 |
EDU 513
| Education Law
| 3 |
EDU 516
| Preparation and Use of Instructional Materials
| 3 |
EDU 520
| Instructional Strategies K-4
| 3 |
EDU 521
| Reading in the Content Area
| 3 |
EDU 522A
| Thesis Research and Planning
| 3 |
| EDU 522B | Thesis Preparation and Defense | 3 |
| EDU 523 | Internship (Curriculum & Instruction) | 3, 6 |
| EDU 525 | Learning Theory and Principles | 3 |
| EDU 526 | Inclusive Teaching | 3 |
| EDU 598 | Independent Study | 3 |
| EDU 599A | Counseling Children and Adolescents | 3 |
| EDU 665 | Organization and Administration of School |
|
| Counseling Services | 3 |
| SPE 544 | Managing Special-Needs Children | 3 |
| SPE 547 | Assessment in Special Education | 3 |
| SPE 548 | Consultation with School, Family, |
|
| and Community | 3 |
| SPE 561 | Characteristics and Needs of Exceptional |
|
| Children I (Modified) | 3 |
| SPE 565 | Techniques and Strategies I (Modified) | 3 |
| SPE 597 | Practicum in Special Education | 3 |
*NOTE: School counseling and school administration courses may be taken as electives upon approval.
COURSE OF STUDY FOR M.ED. MAJOR IN CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION (TEACHING LICENSURE PROGRAM)
The following courses are required for those seeking either secondary or elementary licensure.
I. Required Core
EDU 500
| Introduction to Graduate Studies
| 1 hour
|
EDU 501
| Research Methods
| 3
|
MIN 540
| Introduction to Christianity
| 3
|
| | | 7 hours
|
II. Required Concentration EDU 503
| Developmental Psychology
| 3 hours
|
EDU 505
| Instructional Theory and Design
| 3
|
EDU 506
| Computer Applications in Education
| 3
|
EDU 508
| Foundations of Curriculum
| 3
|
| | | 12 hours
|
III. Other Courses (Required to meet state competencies) K-6 License
EDU 507A
| Practicum in Instructional Strategies
| 3 hours
|
EDU 510
| Diagnosis and Remediation of Math Difficulties
| 3
|
EDU 511
| Diagnosis and Remediation of Reading
| |
| | Difficulties | 3 |
EDU 512
| Procedures in Classroom Management
| 3
|
EDU 520
| Instructional Strategies K-4
| 3
|
EDU 526
| Inclusive Teaching
| 3
|
EDU 530
| Professional Reflective Seminar
| 1
|
|
| 19 hours |
7-12 License and K-12 Art, Music, & P.E. EDU 507B
| Practicum in Instructional Strategies
| 3 hours
|
EDU 512
| Procedures in Classroom Management
| 3
|
EDU 521
| Reading in the Content Area
| 3
|
EDU 526
| Inclusive Teaching
| 3
|
EDU 530
| Professional Reflective Seminar
| 1
|
EDU 580
| Legal and Ethical Issues in Education OR
| 3
|
EDU 513
| Education Law
| (3)
|
EDU 525
| Learning Theory and Principles
| 3
|
|
| 19 hours |
IV. Student Teaching EDU 524
| Enhanced Student Teaching
| 12 hours
|
1. Admission to Teacher Education Program and Candidacy status
2. Minimum of 24 graduate hours applicable to the teaching licensure program
3. Successful completion of: EDU 507 Practicum in Instructional Strategies, EDU 510 Diagnosis and Remediation of Math Difficulties, EDU 511 Diagnosis and Remediation of Reading Difficulties or EDU 521 Reading in the Content Area, EDU 512 Procedures in Classroom Management, and EDU 520 Teaching Strategies K-4.
4. Cumulative graduate grade point average of 3.0 or above
5. Acceptable application to student teaching submitted by the required date
6. Approval of the Teacher Education Committee
NOTE: Two years of experience as a classroom teacher may be approved as a substitute for student teaching on an individual basis. Teaching experience being used to substitute for student teaching must be formally approved at the beginning of the student’s licensure program. To be considered, the following must be true:
a. The teaching experience was as a full-time teacher of record in a public K-12 school for a full two years.
b. Employment was as a regular classroom teacher in K-12 by the school district (not outside agencies/institutions).
c. Both years were within the same grade levels as the initial teaching licensure being sought.
7. Admission to Student Teaching
Applications for student teaching are available online on the School of Education website and should be submitted online no later than February 1 for the fall semester and September 1 for the spring semester. The application must be approved by the Director of Field Experiences and the Teacher Education Committee before the student may engage in student teaching. Student teachers must have evidence of liability insurance coverage and must complete an approved background check administered through the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. Procedures for obtaining the background check are outlined on the School of Education website and the Graduate Studies in Education website. Student teaching is such a demanding responsibility that students may not take additional coursework or participate in extracurricular activities during the student teaching semester.
COURSE OF STUDY FOR M.ED. MAJOR IN CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION (SPECIAL EDUCATION EMPHASIS)
I. Required Core
EDU 500
| Introduction to Graduate Studies
| 1 hour
|
EDU 501
| Research Methods
| 3
|
EDU 503
| Developmental Psychology
| 3
|
EDU 505
| Instructional Theory and Design
| 3
|
EDU 506
| Computer Applications in Education
| 3
|
EDU 508
| Foundations of Curriculum
| 3
|
SPE 544
| Managing Special-Needs Children
| 3
|
SPE 547
| Assessment in Special Education
| 3
|
| SPE 548 | Consultation with School, Family, |
|
| and Community | 3 |
| SPE 561 | Characteristics and Needs of Exceptional |
|
| Children I (Modified) | 3 |
| SPE 565 | Techniques and Strategies I (Modified) | 3 |
| SPE 597 | Practicum in Special Education | 3 |
| BIB 540 | Introduction to Christianity | 3 |
|
| 37 hours |
COURSE OF STUDY FOR M.ED. MAJOR IN SPECIAL EDUCATION (TEACHING LICENSURE PROGRAM)
BIB 540
| Introduction to Christianity
| 3 hours
|
EDU 500
| Introduction to Graduate Studies
| 1
|
EDU 501
| Research Methods
| 3
|
EDU 503
| Developmental Psychology
| 3
|
EDU 505
| Instructional Theory & Design
| 3
|
SPE 544
| Managing Special-Needs Children
| 3
|
SPE 547
| Assessment in Special Education
| 3
|
SPE 548
| Consultation with School, Family,
| |
| and Community | 3 |
| SPE 561 | Characteristics and Needs of Exceptional |
|
| Children I (Modified) | 3 |
| SPE 578 | Technology and the Special Education Teacher | 3 |
Modified EDU 511
| Diagnosis and Remediation of Reading
| |
| | Difficulties
| 3
|
SPE 543
| Diagnostic Teaching
| 3
|
| SPE 565 | Techniques & Strategies I (Modified) | 3 |
Comprehensive
| SPE 571 | Techniques & Strategies I (Comprehensive) | 3 |
| SPE 583 | Health and Related Issues | 3 |
| SPE 595 | Practicum in a Comprehensive Setting | 3 |
Additional Courses Required for Licensure
| EDU 524 | Enhanced Student Teaching | 12 |
| EDU 530 | Professional Reflective Seminar | 1 |
Students may complete either the Modified or Comprehensive Track, or both. Hours required for the degree in Special Education would be 37 hours.
Student Teaching EDU 524
| Enhanced Student Teaching
| 12
|
1. Admission to Teacher Education Program and Candidacy status;
2. Minimum of 24 graduate hours applicable to the teaching licensure program;
3. Successful completion of all SPE courses;
4. Cumulative graduate grade point average of 3.0 or above;
5. Acceptable application to student teaching submitted by the required date;
6. Approval of the Teacher Education Committee.
NOTE: Two years of experience as a classroom teacher may be approved as a substitute for student teaching on an individual basis. Teaching experience being used to substitute for student teaching must be formally approved at the beginning of the student's licensure program. To be considered, the following must be true:1. The teaching experience was as a full-time teacher of record in a public K-12 school for a full two years.
2. Employment was as a regular classroom teacher in K-12 by the school district (not outside agencies/institutions).
COURSE OF STUDY FOR M.ED. DEGREE MAJOR IN ADMINISTRATION AND SUPERVISION (LICENSURE PROGRAM)I. Required Core EDU 500
| Introduction to Graduate Studies
| 1 hour
|
EDU 501
| Research Methods
| 3
|
EDU 503
| Developmental Psychology
| 3
|
EDU 505
| Instructional Theory and Design
| 3
|
EDU 506
| Computer Applications in Education
| 3
|
EDU 508
| Foundations of Curriculum
| 3
|
EDU 513
| Education Law
| 3
|
BIB 540
| Introduction to Christianity
| 3
|
|
| 15 hours |
II. Administrative Courses (Required to meet state / program competencies)
EDU 601
| Foundations of School Administration and
| |
| | Supervision | 3 hours
|
EDU 610
| Leadership Theories and Applications
| 3
|
EDU 611
| School Business Management
| 3
|
EDU 612
| School and Community Relations
| 3
|
EDU 695A
| Administrative Internship
| 3
|
| | | 15 hours
|
III. Exit Requirments (M.Ed. and Licensure)
1. Successful completion of the above course work with a 3.0 GPA and any other requirements for the M.Ed. degree.
2. Completion of all courses within a six-year period (M.Ed.).
3. Passage of the comprehensive examination (M.Ed.).
4. Passage of the PRAXIS Leadership Test or other appropriate state-approved test.
5. Exit interview with the Director of Administration/Supervision or designee, to include checking all internship requirements of evaluations by mentor(s), signatures by the mentor(s) and system superintendent/director, and other portfolio and file criteria.
COURSE OF STUDY FOR M.ED. MAJOR IN SCHOOL COUNSELING
I. Required Courses for M.Ed. in School Counseling
BIB 540
| Introduction to Christianity
| 3 hours
|
EDU 500
| Introduction to Graduate Studies
| 1
|
EDU 501
| Research Methods
| 3
|
EDU 503
| Developmental Psychology
| 3
|
EDU 508
| Foundations of Curriculum
| 3
|
EDU 526
| Inclusion Teaching
| 3
|
EDU 532
| Theories of Child Counseling and Consulting
| 3
|
EDU 533
| Career Development, Counseling, and
| |
| Consulting in Schools | 3 |
| EDU 534 | Introduction to Group Counseling in Schools | 3 |
| EDU 535 | Counseling Diverse Populations in Schools | 3 |
| EDU 537 | Clinical Techniques in School Counseling |
|
| (Practicum) | 3 |
| EDU 538 | Assessment for School Counselors | 3 |
| EDU 580 | Legal & Ethical Issues in Education | 3 |
| EDU 636 | School Improvement | 3 |
| EDU 642 | Technology for Administrators | 3 |
| EDU 665 | Organization and Administration of School |
|
| Counseling | 3 |
| EDU 548 | Consultation with School, Family, and |
|
| Community | 3 |
|
| 49 hours |
II. Required for Licensure/Initial Licensure
EDU 530
| Professional Reflective Seminar (for initial
| |
| | liensure) | 1
|
EDU 695B
| School Counseling Internship (for licensure)
| 3
|
Internship. The internship is the culminating experience in which the student practices the knowledge and skills learned in program coursework and in which he/she is expected to demonstrate mastery. This is a cooperative venture involving the student, a school district and the university in which there is provided an environment to experience the responsibilities of a school counselor with the support and guidance of a mentor counselor. This experience will consist of the equivalent of full-time work for one semester (450 hours).
Teaching Experience. This program will have as an emphasis the preparation of licensed teachers to add to their credentials licensure as school counselors. Those who do not have teaching licensure and/or experience as a classroom teacher will be considered for admission on an individual basis after a formal interview with the program director. If approved, a program will be planned which will include an additional K-12 classroom practicum and possible leveling courses.
The Director of School Counseling will supervise and administer this program in cooperation with the Director of Graduate Studies.
In addition to the competencies required for program approval by the State of Tennessee, those proposed by the American School Counselor Association and the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and related educational programs were used in the development of this program.
Those currently having a masters degree in counseling or education have the option of pursuing a licensure-only track. These will be evaluated on an individualized basis.
Exit Requirements1. Successful completion of the previously mentioned coursework with a 3.0 GPA and other requirements for the M.Ed. degree.
2. Successful completion of required internships.
3. Completion of all courses within a six-year period (M.Ed.).
4. Passage of comprehensive exam (M.Ed.).
5. Passage of the appropriate state-approved licensure examination.
6. Recommendations by the Director of School Counseling, internship mentors and superintendent of the district where the internship was completed.
COURSE OF STUDY FOR ED.S. DEGREE MAJOR IN SCHOOL LEADERSHIPI. Courses That Count Toward Licensure
EDU 500
| Introduction to Graduate Studies
| 1 hour
|
EDU 610
| Leadership Theories and Applications
| 3
|
EDU 611
| School Business Management
| 3
|
EDU 612
| School & Community Relations
| 3
|
II. Required Core
EDU 621
| Advanced Educational Leadership
| 3
|
EDU 622A
| Thesis Research and Planning
| 3
|
EDU 622B
| Thesis Preparation and Defense
| 3
|
EDU 630
| Professionalism and Ethics
| 3
|
EDU 638
| Instructional Design and Improvement
| 3
|
EDU 685
| Seminar in Professional Development
| 3 |
III. Additional Courses
EDU 618
| Grant Writing in Education
| 3
|
EDU 620
| Administrative Issues in Special Education
| 3
|
EDU 632
| Research in School Leadership
| 3
|
EDU 635
| Advanced Legal Issues in School Administration
| 3
|
EDU 636
| School Improvement
| 3
|
EDU 640
| Facilities and Services
| 3
|
EDU 642
| Technology for Administrators (W)
| 3
|
EDU 665
| Organization adn Administration of School
| |
| | Counseling Services | 3 |