Master of Science in Post Secondary Education (MPSE)

The Master of Science in Post Secondary Education is a non-certification program. Students holding this degree will not be recommended for any teacher/counselor/ administrator certificate or license.


Program Description

The Master of Science in Post Secondary Education Program is designed to prepare new entrants to the field of post secondary education as professional practitioners in a selected area of study. The 10-course option (30-semester hous program) is available to students which include a core of required courses and the completion of an approved 18-semester-hour concentration.

The Master of Science in Post Secondary Education (MSPSE) replicates the old Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree. Students holding the Master of Education are not eligible for admission into the MSPSE program.


Program Objectives
  • To demonstrate an understanding of the body of knowledge, research base, instructional techniques, and competencies related to the area of concentration.
  • To identify and develop alternative solutions to problems through evaluation, synthesis and application of knowledge, theories and concepts in the area of concentration.
  • To demonstrate knowledge of various models of education, and social and cultural influences on post secondary education.
  • To demonstrate an understanding of learning styles and their relationship to student achievement.

Program of Study (30 semester hours)

A Comprehensive Examination is required.

Required core courses (12 hours):

PSE 6691 (3) Research Methodology
PSE 6670 (3) Psychological Foundations of the Adult Learner
PSE 6660 (3) Trends and Issues in Adult Education

Select one of the following courses:

PSE 6680 (3) Curriculum Development for Adult Education
PSE 6608 (3) Curriculum Integration of Technology


Select an approved concentration (18 hours):

ADULT EDUCATION CONCENTRATION

ADE 5560 (3) Instructional Systems Development
ADE 6600 (3) Foundations of Adult Education
ADE 6606 (3) Current and Emerging Instructional Technologies
ADE 6630 (3) Programs for Adult Education
ADE 6653 (3) Educational Evaluation
ADE 6674 (3) Methods and Strategies for Teaching Adults


FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATION CONCENTRATION

PSE 6612 (3) Community Junior College
PSE 6615 (3) Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education
PSE 6642 (3) History of Education
PSE 6651 (3) Comparative Education
PSE 6653 (3) Educational Evaluation
PSE 6658 (3) Understanding Cultural Diversity


INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY CONCENTRATION

EDU 6605 (3) Computer-Based Instructional Technologies
EDU 6606 (3) Current and Emerging Instructional Technologies
EDU 6607 (3) Curriculum Integration of Technology
EDU 6613 (3) Principles of Instructional Design
EDU 6614 (3) Advanced Instructional Design
EDU 6616 (3) Distance Learning Strategies
EDU 6617 (3) Graphic Design in Multimedia Instruction
EDU 6618 (3) Advanced Multimedia Production
EDU 6625 (3) Specialized Study in Area of Education



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