Master of Science in Education/Education and Social Policy
The Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies is not accepting applications to this program at this time.
The Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies is not accepting applications to this program at this time.
Education and Social Policy
Students take the following courses in consultation with their faculty advisor.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EPSY 715 | Understanding Research in Education | 3 |
| ELPS 757 | Education in American Society | 3 |
| or an ELPS History Class | ||
| ELPS 830 | Foundations of Multicultural Education | 3 |
| or ELPS 782 | Higher Education and Society | |
| or C&T 807 | Multicultural Education | |
| or ELPS 960 | Political and Social Dimensions of Education | |
| ELPS Class on Education Policy/Social Science Research | 3 | |
| ELPS or Non-ELPS Law or Policy Class | 3 | |
| ELPS Elective | 3 | |
| Non-ELPS Elective | 3 | |
| Flexible Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Flexible Elective 2 | 3 | |
| Total Hours | 27 | |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PROJECT - Additional Requirements | ||
| ELPS 898 | Master's Project | 3 |
| Project Defense | ||
| TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: | 30 | |
Capstone Project: Students will select one of two options for a capstone project:
Policy report.. The policy report option gives students an artifact they can use on the job market. The report will analyze a contemporary educational policy issue and may include policy origin, intended objectives, surrounding debates, potential outcomes, unintended consequences, and other policy features.
Online portfolio. The online portfolio option allows students to create a portfolio of their learnings in the master’s program. The online portfolio may include a page for curriculum vitae, research, teaching and learning, service, and other educational projects.
At least 50% of coursework in the master degree must be at the 700 level or above.