One of the members must be from outside the School of Education. Course work the student has taken previously for professional development may or amy not be included in the MSE program at the discretion of the professorial committee. The student's professional committee will recommend a program of study that includes courses which The purpose of the Master of Science in Education degree is to prepare master teachers. Good teachers are defined as professionals who are aware of the developmental stages of their students as well as their own professional developmental needs. Good teachers are growing in the skills of providing developmentally appropriate instruction and using effective teaching strategies to help their students become reflective thinkers.
Good teachers are reflective thinkers themselves.
They are, to paraphrase John Dewey, aware of ideas and concepts and where they are tending. The work should reflect substantive content and methodology, research, and growth in oral and written expression as well as teaching skills. These two programs vary from the description presented here. Please request information specific to these programs. For More Information See our Placement Job Search Links for more information on finding jobs in this area.