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7.2 Programs of Study
7.2.1 THE MASTER OF EDUCATION DEGREE The objectives of the Master of Education program are to provide candidates with opportunities to develop: 1. a commitment to intellectual enquiry and scholarship as a basis for continuing professional growth; 2. a knowledge of current theory and research relevant to the curriculum and administration of elementary and secondary schools; and 3. an understanding of, and respect for, the principles of educational research. Admission Requirements 1) In addition to the requirements set forth in 1.3 and 1.6.1 for admission to the College of Graduate Studies and Research, and to programs leading to a Master's degree, applicants to the Master of Education program must: (a) present an undergraduate degree from an approved university with standing in the B range overall and at least B standing in the final two years of study; (b) present a Bachelor of Education degree with standing in the B range or the equivalent professional preparation; (c) have at least one year of successful professional experience in education; (d) submit a "Statement of Personal Objectives" outlining the applicant's professional background and reasons for seeking a graduate degree in education. 2) In exceptional cases, the Faculty may admit applicants holding an honours Bachelor's degree or the equivalent with standing in the B range overall and at least a B standing in the final two years of study who can demonstrate experience, interests and motivation that make them appropriate applicants to the program. 3) Advanced Standing: Applicants may be granted credit for up to two graduate term courses completed before application to the Master of Education program and taken in another program at the University of Windsor or at another accredited institution. Requests for advanced standing will be considered only at the time of application and only for graduate courses completed with at least B standing. The Faculty will not grant credit for any course taken more than seven years before all the requirements for the degree have been fulfilled. 4) Admission to the Master of Education program is to the II Master's Candidate level. Program Requirements 1) Candidates for the Master of Education degree will pursue studies in one of two areas of concentration: (a) Curriculum Studies;
2) Candidates will follow either a major paper or a thesis program. Those who wish to include a thesis in their program must request approval from the Graduate Committee of the Faculty. Normally, the Committee will not consider such requests from part-time candidates until four courses have been completed. Additional information concerning the procedures for theses and major papers may be obtained from the Coordinator of Graduate Studies. 3) In addition to the general requirements for a Master's degree set forth in 1.6.2 and 1.6.3, all candidates are required to complete successfully the equivalent of a minimum of ten term courses and the comprehensive examination in Education. Specific requirements include: (a) two compulsory courses, 80-527 (Research in Education) and 80-510 (Statistics in Education); (b) a research project resulting in either a major paper (80-796), with the value of two term courses, or a thesis (80-797), with the value of four term courses; (c) candidates in Curriculum Studies proceeding to the degree by major paper, are required to complete 80-524 (Fundamentals of Curriculum Theory and Development) and five additional courses at least three of which must be chosen from the Curriculum Studies options; (d) candidates in Educational Administration proceeding to the degree by major paper are required to complete 80-529 (Theories of Educational Administration) and five additional courses, at least three of which must be selected from the Educational Administration options; (e) candidates proceeding to the degree by thesis must complete either 80-524 or 80-529 as appropriate and three additional courses, at least two of which must be selected from the option courses listed for their area of concentration. (f) in the case of candidates following thesis programs, the comprehensive examination is the responsibility of their thesis committees. 4) Candidates with previous courses in research methods or statistics may request the Graduate Committee of the Faculty for permission to substitute other courses for either one or both of 80-527 and 80-510. 5) Transfer Credit: While the student is registered in the M.Ed. program, credit for up to two graduate term courses normally may be applied towards the degree from another Faculty at the University of Windsor or transferred from another accredited institution. Candidates must receive the approval of the Dean of the Faculty of Education or designate before taking such courses. Credit will be granted only for courses completed with at least a B standing. 6) Full-time candidates must complete all requirements for the degree within three years of their first registration. 7) Part-time students may not carry more than two courses in any term and must complete all requirements for the degree within five years of their first registration. STUDIES IN THE AREA OF CONCENTRATION Common Courses 81-503. The Psychology of Learning and Teaching
Curriculum Studies Options 80-534. Individual Reading
A course may be selected from those listed under Educational Administration. Educational Administration Options
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