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
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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.
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Two research courses are required (one overview and one research methods) and two curriculum courses (622 & 667)
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At least 18 credits of concentration courses including 699 credits
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Up to 6 credit hours of 699 (Directed Study) may be taken
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Must be registered for at least one credit the semester of graduation
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UH Human Subjects Committee approval for all studies that include human subjects
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A Plan B Paper or Project
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Oral defense of the Plan B Paper or Project
Plan A vs Plan B Requirements
| REQUIREMENTS |
MEd CS PLAN A
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MEd CS PLAN B |
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| Total Program Credits
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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
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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
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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
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| Area of Study
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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.
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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.
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| 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.
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| Thesis/ Proposal |
Required
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Not required
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| Proposal Defense | Required |
Not required
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| 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
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| Oral
Defense |
Required |
Required
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| 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)
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