Master of Science (MSEd) in Education
The master's degree in Literacy and Language Education is a 30-hour program consisting of the following:
Foundational Coursework- 15 hours
- EDPS 530, Advanced Educational Psychology Human development -- Teaching & learning
- EDCI 580, Foundations of Curriculum History & philosophy of education -- Teaching & learning
- EDCI 585, Multicultural Education -- Diversity
- EDPS 533, Introduction to Educational Research -- Disciplined Inquiry
- EDCI 500, Foundations of Literacy & Language -- Literacy & Language
Literacy & language Courses (beyond EDCI 500) - 9 hours
Elective Courses (consult with your advisor) - 6 hours
Total Credits - 30 hours
Students who choose the thesis option normally use their 6 credits of electives for that purpose.
There is an exit requirement for the Master's Degree: students are required to write a master's thesis or prepare a literacy portfolio. Students who choose to write a thesis will work with their advisor early in their program to ensure that the requirements of this option are met and the 6 elective hours are typically used for conducting research and writing the thesis.
The Portfolio Option for Literacy and Language Master's Students:
You may choose to complete a portfolio that will allow you to reflect on your learning within the master's program in Literacy and Language. If you choose this option, you will need to gather artifacts during your studies and write a series of reflective papers about them, demonstrating that your studies have caused you to evaluate your professionalism and to consider effective ways to strengthen your practices as a literacy and language professional. The portfolio requirements are designed to fit the College of Education?s Model for professional education. As you create your portfolio, you will provide examples as evidence. The following are the sorts of artifacts to consider including in your portfolio and may be drawn from projects completed in connection with Purdue graduate work:
1. Literature review
2. Critique of current curriculum practices in relation to historical and philosophical studies
3. Observational report on classroom language and literature instruction
4. Oral presentation in a class, to school-based colleagues, or at a conference
5. Literacy and language case study
The portfolio should be delivered to members of your committee no later than the tenth week of your final semester in the program. Committee members will review and evaluate your portfolio, and they will give a pass/no pass grade for your graduate work as reflected in your portfolio.
The Portfolio's Physical Appearance
Section A: General Information
Plan of Study
Current Curriculum Resume
Statement of professional goals and focus in Literacy and Language studies
Section B: Synthesize Knowledge, Think Critically and Reflectively
Reflect on the following areas of study and write a two-three page paper that synthesizes how EDCI 500 (Area 1) and two of the remaining four areas have helped you become a more competent literacy professional. This paper should hold an integrated reflection of your professional growth; do not create a course by course summary of your studies.
1. Language and Literacy Theory, Research and Practices (3 credits) EDCI 500, Foundations of Literacy and Language
2. Human Development (3 credits):
PSY 502, Survey of Human Development;
EDPS 530 Advanced Educational Psychology;
EDPS 535, Personal-Social Dynamics in the Classroom (or equivalent);
EDPS 540: Gifted, Creative, and Talented Children;
EDPS 591G: Human Growth and Development
3. History and Philosophy of Education (3 credits):
EDCI 580: Philosophy of Curriculum;
EDST 500: Philosophy of Education;
EDST 501: History of American Education;
EDST 504: International Education;
EDST 506: History of Women's Education;
EDST 600: Seminar in the Foundations of Education
4. Diversity (3 credits): EDCI 585, Multicultural Education
5. Research Methods in Education (3 credits): EDPS 533, Introduction to Educational Research
Section C: Create Knowledge
Provide an artifact that links theory and practice in Literacy and Language and in a one-two page paper explain how the creation of the artifact furthered your professional understanding.
Section D: Communicate Knowledge
Using the above artifact or another one, in a one-two page paper explain how participating in this activity furthered your knowledge about Literacy and Language education for a professional Literacy and Language audience.
Section E: Professional Development and Engagement
Show evidence of participation in one of the following in a one-page paper, describing how participating in this furthered your knowledge of issues in the field of Literacy and Language.
1. School professional development
2. Educational conferences, workshops, institutes
3. Literacy related committees at the local, state, or national level
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