Graduate Study in Education
EDUCSP601 Foundations in Special Education
3 credits
Historical perspectives, trends, impacts of legislation, and school contexts on the evolving field of special education, K-12; learning theory, styles, and differences - including language and psychological processing; characteristics of students with exceptional learning needs; and implications for assessment, instruction, curriculum accommodations, and modifications within a continuum of services. Corequisite: EDUCSP 602. Summer.
EDUCSP602 Curriculum and Instructional Design
3 credits
Designing curriculum, instructional strategies, and selecting educational strategies to create learning environments and address transition for individuals with exceptional learning needs (ELN). Adaptations to the general curriculum and alternative teaching approaches in K-12 settings in order to integrate and facilitate independence for individuals with ELN will be addressed. Corequisite: EDUCSP 601. Summer.
EDUCSP603 Positive Behavior Supports
3 credits
Definition of problem behaviors, collection and analysis of data, and development of interventions to support a variety of behavior change strategies in educational settings. Emphasis is on the development of positive, problem-solving approaches and strategies for classroom management. Provides theoretical foundations and practical applications for preventing behavior problems. Summer.
EDUCSP604 Assessment and Evaluation in Special Education
3 credits
Focuses on the theory and practice of assessment for general special education educators at the post-baccalaureate level. Includes procedures to identify and assess student learning and behavior needs and outcomes. Informal and formal strategies, including standardized tests, observational tools, and curriculum/criterion referenced tests. Fall.
EDUCSP605 Transition Planning and Programming
3 credits
Examination of the transition from secondary school environments to post-school activities for youth with disabilities relative to career development and self-determination. Critical components include legal foundations, functional assessment, access to career and technical education, employment, postsecondary training, and independent living. Spring.
EDUC611 Contemporary Issues and Effective Schools
3 credits
Examines current issues affecting public education from multiple perspectives, including historical knowledge of American education and current research on effective schools. Consideration given to technology, testing, political and social efforts for school improvement, diversity, equity, ethical responsibility, collaboration, and professional standards.
EDUC612 Demonstrated Certification Competence
1-26 credits
Students who have successfully completed a post-baccalaureate teacher certification program from Keene State College, or from an approved collaborating institution, and are certified, or have applied for certification, may receive up to twenty-four (24) credits toward completion of the M.Ed. C&I, based on review by a designated faculty member.
EDUCCI620 Specialization I
3 credits
First of a two-semester sequence of specialized research conducted on a topic of the graduate student's choice, under guidance of a faculty mentor.
EDUC621 Curriculum Theory and Development
3 credits
Examination of theoretical frameworks for the development of curriculum for specific professional applications in the P-12 schools. Focus on critical exploration of identities, values, and beliefs in relation to the professional role of curriculum designer. Professional mentoring for individualized curriculum design that addresses developmentally appropriate content, state and national standards.
EDUCSP621 Context for Special Education
3 credits
Exploration of current issues in special education based on historical context of philosophy, legislation, litigation, models of service delivery, and future trends. Prerequisite: Admission to graduate program or permission of instructor. Fall.
EDUCCI625 Technology-Integrated Teaching
3 credits
This course addresses the use of technology in the P-12 classroom in areas of curriculum development, instructional design, and assessment. The students will explore the theoretical and practical issues of educational technology in teaching and learning and will be exposed to the diversity of educational technology through practical use. Summer.
EDUCCI630 Specialization II
3 credits
Continuation of specialized research begun in EDUCCI 620 Specialization I. Culminates with preparation for demonstration of professional leadership project. Prerequisite: EDUCCI 620.
EDUC631 Curriculum Management and Student Assessment
3 credits
Current theories and practices that inform approaches to individual, classroom, and program assessment and the issues that impact policies and practices. Examination of factors that affect curriculum delivery, data collection and analysis, and use of data and results to improve student learning and school climate.
EDUCEL631 Staff Selection, Supervision, and Evaluation
3 credits
Recruiting, inducting, and mentoring school personnel. Observation methods and conferencing techniques are practiced in the process of supervision and evaluation of school personnel. Related legal and personnel issues are discussed. Spring.
EDUC641 School Law
3 credits
Legal rights, duties, and responsibilities of school personnel, including the ethical and legal considerations related specifically to the practice of school counseling, special education, and educational leadership. Current issues, policies, laws, and legislation will be emphasized in accordance with professional standards.
EDUC651 School Leadership
3 credits
Organizational theories, models of leadership development, and the change process as applied to educational settings. Special emphasis on school organization, culture, vision and mission, curriculum, formal/informal leadership. Exploration of personal and professional theoretical frameworks of leadership, communication, group process, conflict management, transformative and ethical leadership.
EDUCEL652 Budget, Facilities, and Safe Schools
3 credits
Participation in the school budget process, building consensus, and aligning resources with the organizational vision. Collaboration with school personnel, families, business, community, and government groups by framing partnerships. Application of fiscal and legal principles to provide safe and effective facilities. Fall.
EDUCSP660 Internship in Special Education I
6 credits
This special education graduate internship is the first half of a yearlong field experience and seminar that focuses on the application of special education knowledge and skills in a K-12 school setting. Interns receive support from a college supervisor and cooperating professional to meet identified special education program competencies Corequisite: EDUCSP 603. Prerequisites: EDUCSP 601, EDUCSP 602 & EDUCSP 604. Fall.
EDUCSP665 Internship in Special Education II
6 credits
This post-baccalaureate internship is the second half of a yearlong field experience and seminar that focuses on the application of special education knowledge and skills in a K-12 school setting. Interns receive support from a college supervisor and mentor or cooperating teacher to meet identified special education program competencies. Prerequisite: EDUCSP 660. Spring.
EDUC670 Educational Research Foundations
3 credits
Strategies for identifying, analyzing, and evaluating educational research. Introduction to research concepts and instrumentation in qualitative and quantitative research. Part I of a yearlong action research project designed by students and implemented in an educational setting.
EDUC675 Educational Research Design
3 credits
Practical application of educational research methods to school reform initiatives. Focus is on creating a research design for systematic inquiry of a problem or issue in school. Part II of a yearlong research project designed by students to be implemented in an educational setting. Prerequisite: EDUC 670.
EDUC690 Advanced Special Topics in Education
1-3 credits
Study of a selected topic in education at the graduate level. May be repeated as topics change. Occasionally.
EDUCEL696 Internship I: School and Community Relations
3 credits
A supervised practical experience in educational leadership with seminar sessions addressing national and state standards for educational leaders. The focus of this internship will be working with staff, parents, and the community. Prerequisites: Admission to Educational Leadership option. Fall.
EDUCSC696 Internship: Elementary School
3 credits
Weekly seminar in conjunction with site-supervised practice in required, semester-long, minimum 300-hour elementary/middle school counseling internship. In addition to required field experiences totaling a minimum of 300 hours, students meet weekly with student interns and instructor to integrate internship experience. Cannot be taken in conjunction with EDUCSC 697. Prerequisite: Admission to School Counseling Graduate Program. Fall, Spring.
EDUCEL697 Internship II: Connections
3 credits
A supervised practical experience in educational leadership with seminar sessions addressing national and state standards for educational leaders. The focus of this internship will be integrating leadership, curriculum, school improvement and data-driven decision-making. Spring.
EDUCSC697 Internship: Secondary School
3 credits
Weekly seminar in conjunction with site-supervised practice in required, semester-long, minimum 300-hour secondary/middle school counseling internship. In addition to required field experiences totaling a minimum of 300 hours, students meet weekly with student interns and instructor to integrate internship experience. Cannot be taken in conjunction with EDUCSC 696. Prerequisite: Admission to School Counseling Graduate Program. Fall, Spring.
EDUC698 Independent Study
1-3 credits
Intensive study of an educational problem encountered in a school or community. Offered as directed study if designed by the faculty member or independent study if proposed by the student. Fall, Spring.
EDUCCI698 Independent Study
1-3 credits
Intensive study of an educational curriculum topic encountered in a school or community. Topics are usually initiated by the graduate student. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Fall, Spring.
EDUCEL698 Independent Study
1-3 credits
Intensive study of an educational leadership topic encountered in a school or community. Topics are usually initiated by the graduate student. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
EDUCSC698 Independent Study
1-3 credits
Intensive study of an educational counseling topic encountered in a school or community. Topics are usually initiated by the graduate student. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
EDUCSP698 Independent Study
1-3 credits
Intensive study of a special education topic encountered in a school or community. Topics are usually initiated by the graduate student. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
EDUC699 Capstone
3 credits
Development of a comprehensive case study of a student, classroom, or school in collaboration with students in each of the specialty areas. Spring.