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- Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) for MA degree and initial teaching license
- Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) for MA degree and/or add-on endorsement/certification
- Trauma and Resilience in Educational Environments
- Special Education
This component contains a common core of courses that address language/literacy competence with diverse populations, intervention strategies for diverse learners, and developing leadership skills in teaming, collaboration and consultation with parents, school and community social agencies. In Virginia, initial teaching licensure is available in TESL with additional course work, a supervised practicum, and an internship. A foundations course in Curriculum & Instruction is required of candidates without a teaching license as an elective prior to taking EDDA 511 Teaching Diverse Learners and EDCC 501 Creating Cultures of Change.
Diverse Needs: Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) Curriculum and Course Plan
NOTE: Course requirements may change as the program evolves. Candidates are accountable for completing the program of study listed in the catalog for the year in which they entered the program.
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**Required in Pennsylvania
Diverse Needs: Trauma and Resilience in Educational Environments Curriculum and Course Plan
Program Core (12 SH)
[Early in program]
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- EDDA 571 Trauma, Restoration & Resilience in Educational Environments (3 SH)
- EDDA 631 Research in Risk and Resilience (3 SH)
- EDDA 541 Self-Care and Resilience for Educators (3 SH)
- EDCI 561 Neuro-Education: Application of Research on the Brain, Trauma, Resilience, and Learning in the K-12 Classroom (3 SH)
- EDRJ 551 Foundations of Restorative Justice in Education (3 SH) or EDRJ 621 Restorative Discipline (3 SH)
- Electives chosen from other MA in Education concentrations (6 SH)
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- EDPC 611 Action Research Project: Trauma & Resilience (3 SH)
Diverse Needs: Special Education Curriculum and Course Plan
Program Core (12 SH)
[Early in program]
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We offer different focus options for K-12 educators, administrators or other school leaders, community leaders, and social workers or school counselors. A variety of electives allows for focused study for each of these groups. You’ll learn to:
- Promote positive student behavior and increase student achievement and attendance
- Replace suspensions and expulsions with strategies that work
- Improve relationships and school climate while increasing instructional time
Restorative Justice in Education Curriculum and Course Plan
Program
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Core (
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12 SH)
[Early in program]
- EDCC 501 Creating Cultures of Change (3 SH)
- EDCC 521 Peacebuilding and & Conflict Transformation (3 SH)+
- EDCC 531 Social and & Ethical Issues in Education (3 SH)
[Later in program]
- EDCC 551 Action Research in Educational Settings (3 SH) EDPC 611 Action Research Project in some area of RJE (3 SH(Prerequisite: Admission to Candidacy)
Concentration Area Courses (12 SH)
- EDRJ 551 Foundations of Restorative Justice in Education (3 SH) +
- EDRJ 621 Restorative Discipline: Accountability and Restoration in Schools (3 SH) +
- EDRJ 581 Analyzing Conflict in Educational Settings (3 SH)
- EDRJ 601 Facilitating Circle Processes (3 SH) +
Reflective Practice (3 SH)
- EDPC 611 Action Research Project: Restorative Justice in Education (3 SH)
Electives (9 SH)*
9 Credit Hours to be selected from the following or other approved courses by adviser.
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- PAX 533 Analysis: Understanding Conflict (3 SH)
- PAX 540 STAR: Strategies for Trauma Awareness & Resilience (3 SH)
- PAX 571 Restorative Justice: Principles, Theories, and Applications (3 SH)
PAX 615 Leading Organizational Change (3 SH) (has pre-reqs)
MOL (MA in Organizational Leadership) Courses
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