Master of Arts in Education: Curriculum & Instruction
Degree: Master of Arts in Education
Semester Hours: 36
This component of EMU’s graduate teacher education program provides a course of study for elementary, middle, and high school practitioners to enhance existing skills and meet the challenges found in today’s schools. Emphasis is placed upon adapting and designing curriculum for diverse populations, designing integrated interdisciplinary instruction, upgrading professional knowledge in recent research in current issues, teaming with school and community professionals, and enhancing specific professional and concentration area competencies.
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Master of Arts in Education: Literacy/Reading Specialist
Degree: Master of Arts in Education
Semester Hours: 36-40
Practitioners concentrate on the study of literacy in a broader sense than traditionally encountered in schools of the past. Literacy is approached beyond reading and writing into integrated approaches for the development of communication, thought, and interpersonal interaction. Emphasis is placed upon literacy programs from emergent to adult, integrated literacy instruction, literacy in community and family arenas, and classroom assessment of literacy.
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- EDCC 551 Action Research in Educational Settings (Prerequisite: Admission to Candidacy) (3 SH)
Concentration Area (24-25 SH required)
- EDLA 501 Foundations of Literacy (3 SH)
- EDLA 511 Literacy Assessment (3 SH)
- EDLA 521 Integrated Literacy Instruction (3 SH)
- EDLA 531 Literacy in Community and Family Arenas (3 SH)
- EDLA 601 Multicultural Children’s Literature or OR EDLA 611 Adolescent/Young Adult Literature (3 SH)
- EDLA 651 Developing an Effective Reading Program (3 SH)
- EDSL 581 Language and Culture (3 SH)
- EDPC 601 Literacy Practicum (3 SH)
- EDLA 581 Word Study (1 SH)
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- EDPC 611 Action Research Project: Literacy (3 SH)
Master of Arts in Education: Diverse Needs-Trauma & Resilience
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, or Teaching English as a Second Language
Degree: Master of Arts in Education
Semester Hours: 36-39
Practitioners concentrate on special needs of diverse populations, with further focus in one of four three areas of emphasis:
- Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) for MA degree and initial teaching license (in Virginia only)
- Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) for MA degree and/or add-on certificationendorsement
- Trauma and Resilience in Educational EnvironmentsSpecial 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 ESL with additional coursework, a supervised practicum, and an internship. A foundations course in Curriculum and 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.
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- EDSL 551 Methods of Teaching ESL/FL (3 SH)
- EDSL 571 Language Acquisition and Grammar (3 SH)
- EDSL 581 Language and Culture (3 SH)EDDA
- 511 Teaching Diverse Learners EDSL 591 ESL Assessment and Support (3 SH)EDCI
- 511 Teaming and Collaboration EDDA 511 Teaching Diverse Learners (3 SH)
- (in Virginia) EDLA EDLA 501 Foundations of Literacy (3 SH)
- (in Virginia) EDLA EDLA 521 Integrated Literacy Instruction (3 SH)
- (in Virginia) EDPC EDPC 601 Practicum: TESL (3 SH) (for initial license only)
- EDSL 591 ESL Assessment and Support (3 SH)
- (in Pennsylvania) EDSL 541 Foundations of ESL (3 SH)
- (in Pennsylvania) EDSL 611 Professional Development Portfolio (1 SH)
Reflective Practice (3 SH)
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NOTE: In addition, candidates who have not reached a level of proficiency in a foreign language at Intermediate Level II must take additional hours of foreign language to achieve that level or submit a successful ACTFL assessment. Candidates who have had equivalent coursework may substitute elective replacements.
*For TESL ESL licensure, students must have an English linguistics course and a specialized practicum to meet licensure requirements. A 14-week student teaching internship (7 semester hours) is required for candidates seeking TESL ESL as an initial license.
Diverse Needs: Trauma and Resilience in Educational Environments Curriculum and Course Plan
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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: Accountability & Restoration in RJE Principles and Practices for Schools (3 SH)+
Reflective Practice (3 SH)
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- EDDA 501 Fostering Resilience through School and Community Partnerships (3 SH)
- EDDA 511 Teaching Diverse Learners (3 SH)
- EDRJ 551 Foundations of Restorative Justice in Education (3 SH)
- EDRJ 581 Analyzing Conflict in Educational Settings (3 SH)
- EDRJ 621 Restorative Discipline: Accountability & Restoration in RJE Principles and Practices for Schools (3 SH)
CJP (Center for Justice & Peacebuilding) Courses
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+ required as part of the certificate program
Diverse Needs: Special Education Curriculum and Course Plan
Program Core (12 SH)
[Early in program]
- EDCC 501 Creating Cultures of Change (3 SH)
- EDCC 521 Peacebuilding & Conflict Transformation (3 SH)
- EDCC 531 Social & Ethical Issues in Education (3 SH)
[Later in program]
- EDCC 551 Action Research in Educational Settings (3 SH) (Prerequisite: Admission to Candidacy)
Concentration Area (21 SH)
- EDDS 611 Curriculum and Instructional Support for Special Education Students (3 SH)
- EDCI 511 Teaming and Collaboration (3 SH)
- EDDA 511 Teaching Diverse Learners (3 SH)
- EDDS 511 Foundations and Procedural Issues in Special Education (3 SH)
- Electives chosen from other MA in Education concentrations (9 SH)
Reflective Practice (3 SH)
- EDPC 611 Action Research Project: Special Education (3 SH)
Master of Arts in Education: Restorative Justice in Education (RJE)
Degree: Master of Arts in Education
Semester Hours: 36
Long a pioneer in the field of restorative justice, Eastern Mennonite University is now the first in the country to offer restorative justice programs within a graduate teacher education program. EMU programs and offerings that are related to this interdisciplinary study track include:
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- 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) +
- EDRJ 621 RJE Principles and Practices for Schools (3 SH) +
Reflective Practice (3 SH)
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EMU graduate programs accept a limited amount of graduate transfer credit from other colleges and universities. The university registrar determines the eligibility of credits to transfer from another institution, and the director of the graduate program makes the final determination of the applicability of transfer credit to an individual’s graduate program. See the graduate teacher education handbook for additional transfer regulations. Transfer courses will be recorded with the same titles and grades as appear on the transcript from the previous school. Transfer grades will not apply toward the EMU grade point average.
Courses taken by EMU Students at Other Schools
A student should secure advance approval from the graduate program director/coordinator or advisor before enrolling for work in other universities, where credit is to be transferred back to EMU for graduation. The graduate program reserves the right to limit the amount of transfer credit which may be applied to degree requirements. In all cases the majority of credits must be earned through instruction offered by EMU.