The program was designed to be completed in four semesters. An alternative sequence allows Patton College of Education Teaching Fellows to complete the program in three semesters. However, as with any master's program, you have six years to finish. You can begin the program in the Fall, Spring, or Summer terms. Before you complete your first semester of study please complete your Program of Study Form with your advisor.
Graduation Requirements
A minimum of 30 credit hours is required. Credits earned in an Endorsement completed at Ohio University will contribute, by course substitution, to minimum credits required for the degree.
Core Courses
Complete the following courses:
- EDTE 5100 - Principles of Curriculum
- EDTE 5600 - Advanced Studies of Children and Adolescents
- EDTE 6170 - Introduction to Teaching Portfolio
- EDTE 6670 - Teacher as Action Researcher
- EDTE 6940 - Master Research Project
Elective Courses
Complete a minimum of 15 hours from among the following courses
Electives in Fall:
- EDCT 6012 Teaching and Learning Online (4 credits)
- EDSP 5740 Cultivating a Responsive Classroom Ecology (3 credits)
- EDSP 5790 Methods of Teaching Students with High Incidence Disabilities (3 credits)
- EDTE 5210 Foundations of Language & Diversity (3 credits)
- EDTE 5260 Teaching Literacy in the Content Areas (3 credits)
Electives in Spring:
- EDCT 6051 Multimedia Tools in Education (4 credits)
- EDSP 5300 Inclusive Mathematics Methods (3 credits)
- EDSP 5710 Functional Behavioral Assessment and Behavioral Interventions (EDSP 5740 is a prerequisite) (3 credits)
- EDSP 5750 Curriculum, Collaboration, & Consultation (3 credits)
Electives in Summer:
- EDCT 5011 Tech Apps in Ed. Open Source Tools (3 credits)
- EDSP 5700 Services and Supports under IDEA (3 credits)
- EDSP 5720 Career Development & Transition Planning (3 credits )
- EDSP 6720 Adv Differentiated/Instructional Adaptations (3 credits)
- EDTE 5221 Diagnosis: Reading and Language Arts (3 credits)
- EDTE 5261 Secondary Reading Instruction (3 credits)
- EDTE 5230 Reading/Language Laboratory (3 credits)
- EDTE 5270 Phonics and the Structure of Language (3 credits)
- EDTE 6160 Managing and Monitoring Student Learning (3 credits)
- EDTE 6930 Research in Ed. Teaching Social Justice (3 credits)
Other courses may be substituted or added upon approval by the academic advisor
Culminating Experience
Students must complete a capstone master’s research project. This degree does not require a thesis or comprehensive exam.