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MEd Curriculum Studies: Program Requirements

MEd in Curriculum Studies degree offers two basic plans: Plan A (Thesis Program) or Plan B (Paper, Project or Portfolio).  Both require a minimum of 30 credit hours. Plan A, Thesis Program, is designed primarily for those students interested in research and writing a thesis. Plan B is for those who wish to strengthen their teaching and learn more about topics of interest. Plan B requires a culminating paper, project or portfolio.

Required for All Students

  • A minimum of 30 credit hours
  • A minimum of 24 credit hours of course work (500 level courses do not apply)
  • A minimum of 12 credit hours of EDCS courses, not counting 699V
  • A minimum of 18 credit hours of 600-698 and 700-798 courses (699 and 799 may not be applied to this requirement) (Students can count 400 and 600 courses within/outside of EDCS, as long as approved by advisor)
  • At least 18 credit hours in an area of concentration, including 6 hours of EDCS 700 (Thesis Research) for Plan A students, or up to 6 hours of EDCS 699 (Directed Reading and/or Research) or up to 6 credit hours of EDCS 695 (Plan B Master’s Project) for Plan B students.
  • A minimum of 16 credits hours after acceptance into the program (Graduate Division requirement)
  • EDCS 622 and 667 (alpha should be G unless PK-3 (B) or Middle Level (D)
  • Two research courses: (one overview and one research methods)

Requirements for Plan A

  • A three person committee: two from EDCS (one of whom is the chair), the third from another department (all committee members must be on the Graduate Faculty)
  • Two research courses approved by the committee and two curriculum courses (622 & 667)
  • At least 12 credit hours of concentration courses including 699 hours
  • 6 credit hours of EDCS 700 Thesis Research are required
  • Registration in EDCS 700 the semester of graduation
  • UH Human Subjects Committee approval for study
  • A Plan A Thesis
  • Oral defense of the Plan A Thesis

Requirements for Plan B

  • A Program Advisor who is a member of the EDCS Graduate Faculty and a Second Reader who responds to the Plan B Paper or Project and attends the oral defense.  The second reader must have at minimum a Master’s degree.

  • Two research courses are required (one overview and one research methods) and two curriculum courses (622 & 667)

  • At least 18 credits of concentration courses including 699 credits

  • Up to 6 credit hours of 699 (Directed Study) may be taken

  • Must be registered for at least one  credit the semester of graduation

  • UH Human Subjects Committee approval for all studies that include human subjects

  • A Plan B Paper or Project

  • Oral defense of the Plan B Paper or Project

 

Plan A vs Plan B Requirements

REQUIREMENTS  

MEd CS PLAN A

 

 MEd CS PLAN B
Total Program Credits

 

 

 

30 credits = 400-700 level courses.

·       A minimum of 18 credits hours of courses at 600-level or higher (excluding 699, 700, and 799)

·       A minimum of 12 credit hours of EDCS courses, excluding 699 & 700.

·       For any 400-level and 600-level course outside of EDCS, advisor approval is required

 

30 credits = 400-700 level courses.

·       A minimum of 18 credits hours of courses at 600-level or higher (excluding 699, 700, and 799)

·       A minimum of 12 credit hours of EDCS courses, excluding 699 & 700.

·       For any 400-level and 600-level course outside of EDCS, advisor approval is required

Required Core Courses

 

 

6 credits = Two Curriculum courses

·       EDCS 622

·       EDCS 667

 

6 credits = Two Research courses

1.     Choose one Overview Research Course (3 credits) from below:

·       EDCS 606

·       EDEP 408

·       EDEP 608

·       EDEF 678

2.     Choose one Research Methods Course (3 credits) from below:

·       EDCS 632

·       EDEP 601

·       EDEP 613/EDEA 604

 

6 credits = Two Curriculum courses

·       EDCS 622

·       EDCS 667

 

6 credits = Two Research courses

1.     Choose one Overview Research Course (3 credits) from below:

·       EDCS 606

·       EDEP 408

·       EDEP 608

·       EDEF 678

2.     Choose one Research Methods Course (3 credits) from below:

·       EDCS 632

·       EDEP 601

·       EDEP 613/EDEA 604

 

Area of Study

 

12 credits

Courses are selected in consultation with program advisor.

18 credits

See track for more specific course requirements.

Research/thesis/

Plan B Credits

6 credits = EDCS 700 (Thesis Research)

Coursework must be completed before registering for EDCS 700 in the semester of graduation.

 

 

 

 

18 credits in area of study may include up to 6 credit hours of EDCS 699 (Directed reading and/or research) or EDCS 695 (Plan B Masterʻs project).

Interdisciplinary, Literacy Specialist, Progressive Philosophy & Pedagogy Tracks must complete a Plan B.

 

Review Committee Three person committee:

Two from EDCS (one of whom is the chair), the third from another department (Graduate Faculty member)

 

Two person committee:

Program Advisor from EDCS Graduate Faculty and a Second Reader at minimum with a Master’s degree.

 

 Thesis/ Proposal  

Required

 

 

Not required

 

Proposal Defense Required  

Not required

 

Human Subjects Review UH Human Subjects Committee approval for study UH Human Subjects Committee approval for all studies that include human subjects
Culminating Requirement Plan A Thesis  

Plan B Paper, Project or Portfolio

 

Oral

Defense

Required  

Required

 

Program Residency Minimum of 16 credit hours after acceptance into the program

(Graduate Division requirement)

 

Minimum of 16 credit hours after acceptance into the program

(Graduate Division requirement)