Master of Science in Education (MSEd)
College of Health and Human Services
The Master of Science in Education is a 36-credit hour program for teachers who want to obtain the PreK-12 Principal/PreK-12 Special Education Supervisor endorsement (#189) through the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners (BoEE).
Emphasis in Educational Leadership and Administration
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ED-500 | Educational Policy | 3 |
| ED-505 | Educational Leadership | 3 |
| ED-550 | Special Education Law, Collaboration, and Consultation | 3 |
| ED-554 | Assessment for School Leaders | 3 |
| ED-561 | Instructional Design | 3 |
| ED-581 | Leadership and Culturally Responsive Teaching | 3 |
| ED-582 | School and Community Relationships for School Leaders | 3 |
| ED-583 | Operations and Management | 3 |
| ED-584 | Professional Culture and Capacity | 3 |
| ED-594 | Research: Effective Teacher Leadership | 3 |
| ED-690 | Internship: Preschool | 1.5 |
| ED-691 | Internship: Elementary | 1.5 |
| ED-692 | Internship: Secondary | 1.5 |
| ED-693 | Internship: Special Education | 1.5 |
| Total Credits | 36 | |
Admission Requirements
- Hold a bachelor’s degree in education from a regionally accredited college or university.
- Hold a valid Iowa teaching license or be eligible for an Iowa teaching license if seeking an endorsement in Special Education, Reading, Early Childhood Inclusive Settings, ELL, or Educational Leadership & Administration.
- Submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities previously attended.
- Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.00 and an undergraduate record that reflects ability to be successful in graduate studies. (Students with a GPA less than 3.00 will be considered on a case-by-case basis.)
- Provide a personal statement that demonstrates solid writing skills and motivation for graduate studies.
- Submit two letters of recommendation, preferably from faculty and/or work supervisors, who can attest to an applicant’s ability to be successful in graduate studies.
- Submit a resume that lists past and current teaching or work experience.
Academic Standing
Only two “C” grades (C+, C or C-) are permitted in the program. A third grade of “C+” or below will result in academic dismissal from the program. No course with a grade of “C-“ or below will count toward a graduate degree. Any grade of “F” may be cause for dismissal from the program. A second “C+” or below in a repeated course may be cause for dismissal from the program. Dismissals may be appealed through the appeal process.
Departments can identify courses in which a “B” is the minimum grade required. Students must earn at least a "B" average for an endorsement to be granted in the Education program.
Repeating Courses
A student receiving a “C+”, “C” or “C-“ may repeat a graduate course once.
Transfer Policy
Upon admission to the program, students may transfer in graduate courses with the approval of the Program Director. The maximum number of transferable credit hours is 12. Credit allowance for graduate courses is considered on an individual basis; however, students must have earned a “B” or higher for the course to be considered. Course syllabi, college catalog, and a sample of previous course work may be requested for consideration of a class.