M.Ed. in Secondary Education - Residency Option

College of Education and Social Work
Summer Coursework
SED 501Learning, Teaching, and Outcomes I (Summer Coursework)6
SED 502Learning, Teaching, and Outcomes II3
ENG 569Teaching English Language Learners (ELLs) PK-123
or LAN 569 Teaching English Language Learners (ELLs) PK-12
Fall Coursework 1
EDA 511Inclusion & Collaboration3
Subject Area Pedagogy Course
Complete one of the following:6
Teaching and Learning in Secondary Social Studies
Teaching and Learning in Secondary Mathematics
Teaching and Learning in Secondary Science
Teaching and Learning in Secondary Science and Mathematics I 2
Teaching and Learning in Secondary English Language Arts
Elective
Complete 3 credits of advisor-approved electives.3
Spring Coursework
EDR 550Literacy Development for Students w/ Disabilities in Inclusive Classrooms3
SED 515Action Research Seminar3
SED 511Secondary Student Teaching6
Total Minimum Credits Required36
1

This program requires a minimum of 20 field hours per week. Field hours must be selected on a consistent schedule to work with the same students. Field occurs August through January.

2

May be offered based on enrollment.

To track their individual degree progress, students are advised to access their Degree Progress Report (DPR) via my WCU and consult their Graduate Coordinator.  For more information, visit wcupa.edu/DegreeProgressReport.

The following is a sample suggested course sequence for this program; course offerings and availability are not guaranteed. Students should consult their academic advisor with any questions.

Plan of Study Grid
Summer Before Year 1 (May-July)
Summer Session ICredits
SED 501 Learning, Teaching, and Outcomes I 6
 Credits6
Summer Session II
SED 502 Learning, Teaching, and Outcomes II 3
LAN 569 Teaching English Language Learners (ELLs) PK-12 3
 Credits6
Year One
Fall
EDA 511 Inclusion & Collaboration 3
SED 530
Teaching and Learning in Secondary Social Studies
or Teaching and Learning in Secondary Mathematics
or Teaching and Learning in Secondary Science
or Teaching and Learning in Secondary Science and Mathematics I
or Teaching and Learning in Secondary English Language Arts
6
Elective 3
Field Hours 1  
 Credits12
Spring
SED 511 Secondary Student Teaching 6
SED 515 Action Research Seminar 3
EDR 550 Literacy Development for Students w/ Disabilities in Inclusive Classrooms 3
 Credits12
 Total Credits36
1

This program requires a minimum of 20 field hours per week. Field hours must be selected on a consistent schedule. Field occurs August through January.