Education Graduate Major (EDD, EDM, MS, PhD)
The College of Education offers graduate work leading to the Master of Education (EdM), Master of Science in Education (MS), Doctor of Education (EdD; not available at this time), and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degrees with a major in education.
Master of Education (EdM) Degree
The EdM program through Ecampus has been suspended effective Summer 2019 (202000).
The Master of Education (EdM) degree advances the knowledge and teaching of PK–12 teachers and other educators who are interested in continued professional development in the field of education in order to create inclusive, supportive learning environments that contribute to student learning and growth. Candidates take courses in educational research, technology, cultural competency, and leadership. They also further their pedagogical content knowledge and instruction in a specific area/option.
Master of Science (MS) Degree
The Master of Science (MS) in Education prepares candidates to be secondary science or mathematics teachers who are skilled professionals drawing upon current educational research to create innovative and inclusive science or math learning environments. Candidates work within a cohort of peers in science and mathematics education and are taught by faculty who specialize in and conduct educational research in science, mathematics, and equity.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Degree
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Education provides advanced theory and methods in educational research and in specific content areas. This is a research-oriented degree intended for doctoral candidates interested in becoming educational researchers and assume professional positions in a variety of settings, including colleges and universities, non-profit organizations, and government agencies. This degree aims to prepare professional researchers, scholars, or other scholar practitioners. Candidates develop competencies in educational scholarship and research that focus on acquiring new knowledge.
Major Code: 2310
Master of Education (EdM) Degree
The EdM program through Ecampus has been suspended effective Summer 2019 (202000).
The Master of Education degree requires completion of one graduate option for a total of 45 quarter credits. All options require completion of 18 credits of core courses, 12–15 credits of content specialty courses, and 12–15 credits of elective courses from the other EdM options or OSU Colleges. Up to 15 graduate credits may be transferred if they meet OSU Graduate School requirements.
Note: Completion of this degree does not lead to initial (preliminary) teaching licensure; it is an advanced degree for continued professional development in targeted areas.
There are four EdM options, all online and approved by the Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC) and nationally accredited by NCATE.
- Advanced Science and Mathematics Education
- Free-Choice Learning
- PK–12 English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
- Social Justice in Education
Applicants to the EdM program must possess teaching experience in a K–12 classroom or in an education-related setting. Because this major is practitioner-based, it requires access to a classroom or informal learning environment to apply educational research, theory, and pedagogical practices, and for completion of a final project.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EdM Core Courses | ||
| ED 506 | PROJECTS | 3 |
| ED 522 | RACIAL AND CULTURAL HARMONY IN THE K-12 CLASSROOM | 3 |
| ED 542 | TEACHER LEADERSHIP | 3 |
| or LEAD 542 | LEADERSHIP SKILLS FOR CAREER SUCCESS | |
| ED 561 | ACTION RESEARCH | 3 |
| ED 562 | INTRODUCTION TO EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH | 3 |
| ED 596 | TECHNOLOGY FOR EDUCATORS | 3 |
| or SED 520 | TECHNOLOGY FOR MATH AND SCIENCE EDUCATION | |
| Content Specialty Courses | ||
| Select 12-15 credits | 12-15 | |
| Electives | ||
| Select 12-15 credits | 12-15 | |
| Total Hours | 42-48 | |
Master of Science (MS) Degree
The program is comprised of a coherent set of courses that emphasize research-based instruction, educational equity, innovation, and community-partnerships. Candidates work with community partners in public school settings during every term. As part of the program, candidates complete a master's project that integrates research, theory, and practice.
The program consists of 50 graduate-level credits including 33 credits of core courses, practicum and internship, and 17 credits in a content specialty: Science Education or Mathematics Education. Both options are offered on-campus at OSU in Corvallis.
Upon completion of the program, candidates will have:
- A Master of Science degree in one option:
- Science Education
- Mathematics Education
- An Oregon preliminary teaching license; and
- One or more endorsements in Advanced Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Integrated Science or Physics.
- It is also possible to earn an ESOL endorsement which includes additional courses and field experiences beyond the required number of credits.
Admission Requirements
- 60 hours of reflective classroom experience. For example,
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ED 309 | FIELD PRACTICUM 1 | 3-6 |
| ED 409 | PRACTICUM/CLINICAL EXPERIENCE 1 | 1-16 |
- A course in technology for teaching mathematics or science. For example,
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| SED 412 | TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATIONS FOR TEACHING MATH AND SCIENCE 1 | 3 |
- A course that addresses the connection between the discipline and the current standards in science and mathematics education. For example,
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| SED 413 | INQUIRY IN SCIENCE AND SCIENCE EDUCATION 1 | 3 |
| SED 414 | INQUIRY IN MATHEMATICS AND MATHEMATICS EDUCATION 1 | 3 |
| SED 416 | INQUIRY IN SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS EDUCATION 1 | 3 |
- A course in adolescent psychology. For example,
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| ED 412 | LEARNING STYLES AND NEEDS IN ADOLESCENCE 1 | 2 |
| ED 440 | HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND PSYCHOLOGY OF THE ADOLESCENT 1 | 3 |
- Passing scores on required state licensure tests.
| 1 | These courses may be waived if the candidate has completed similar courses at OSU or other institutions. |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MS Core Courses | ||
| ED 520 | CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| ED 521 | FUNDS OF KNOWLEDGE IN EDUCATION | 3 |
| ED 572 | FOUNDATIONS OF ESOL EDUCATION | 3 |
| SED 506 | PROJECTS | 3 |
| SED 509 | PRACTICUM | 3 |
| SED 510 | PROFESSIONAL INTERNSHIP: SCIENCE OR MATHEMATICS EDUCATION | 15 |
| SED 511 | ANALYSIS OF CLASSROOMS I | 3 |
| Content Specialty | 17 | |
| Total Hours | 50 | |
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Degree
The Education PhD degree requires at least 108 credits, including a core curriculum (48 credits) in quantitative and qualitative research, practicum, and dissertation/thesis, and 13–18 credits in a specialty area. Additional research methods and elective courses are approved by the major professor.
Candidates select from three PhD options. All options are offered on-campus at OSU in Corvallis:
- Agricultural Education
- Language Equity and Educational Policy
- Science/Mathematics Education
This program is designed for candidates already possessing education beyond the undergraduate level (master's degree or equivalent). Applicants to the PhD program must have significant experience in an education-related setting such as teaching, leadership administration, curriculum specialist, supervisor, or in a setting where the primary function is education. Some knowledge of educational research methodology is highly desirable.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PhD Core Courses | ||
| SED 580 | RESEARCH AND EVALUATION | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 36 | |
| DISSERTATION | ||
| DISSERTATION | ||
| THESIS | ||
| SED 612 | QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH DESIGN AND CRITICAL ANALYSIS | 3 |
| SED 615 | PRACTICUM IN MATHEMATICS/SCIENCE IN COLLEGE TEACHING | 3 |
| or ED 609 | PRACTICUM/CLINICAL EXPERIENCE | |
| SED 622 | QUALITATIVE RESEARCH TECHNIQUES | 3 |
| Content Specialty Courses | ||
| Select 13-18 credits | 13-18 | |
| Electives | ||
| Total Hours | 61-66 | |
Major Code: 2310