Contact

Breana Nieves Vergara, Assistant Director of Graduate Admissions, 150 Huntington Hall, 315-443-2505, bknieves@syr.edu 
Ben Dotger, Professor; Director, Center for Experiential Pedagogy and Practice, 470 Huntington Hall, 315-443-1937, bdotger@syr.edu

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Apply knowledge of one area of research methods (e.g., qualitative, quantitative or emerging methods) to understand educational research or practice
2. Synthesize an in-depth knowledge of scholarship in area(s) of specialization (topically-focused body of literature)(IDDE, CFE, EDA, Incl. & Dis Rights)
3. Discuss relevant theories and scholarship within one’s area of specialization (IDDE, CFE, EDA, Incl. & Dis Rights) with scholarly audiences
4. Articulate connections between one’s specialization coursework and one’s intended profession
5. Develop and express ideas in different forms of writing

Major Requirements

The M.S. program is available to those seeking advanced study in education, but not a teacher certification program. It is a 30 credit flexible degree program, which encompasses a number of fields of practice in education. Each program of study is developed individually with an advisor in a specific content area of teaching and/or areas of special interest.

These personalized plans of study will also incorporate the following elements:

• At least one course in basic research methods, in analysis of research or in tests and assessments
• At least four graduate level courses in the student’s field of teaching certification
• At least one course from outside the area of teaching certification

At the end of the program, students must successfully complete two requirements: compilation and presentation of an acceptable Professional Portfolio, and a Master’s Intensive Exam.

Special permission is required for application to this program.