Master of Arts in Secondary Education, Teachers College, Ball State University

Master of Arts in Secondary Education
This program enables practicing teachers to deal with theoretical concepts that relate directly to their instruction and to improve instructional effectiveness. In addition, graduate students without teaching licenses may pursue initial licensure while simultaneously completing requirements for this degree. For more information about this program, visit the Department of Educational Studies. Below are examples of courses you would take in this program. For additional course information, visit the Graduate Catalog.

EDJHM 585 - Principles of Teaching in the Middle School.

Combines the theory and practice of teaching at the middle school level. Includes the study of interdisciplinary planning and instructional strategies, cooperative learning, technology, classroom management, and current curricular issues. Intensive in-school assignments, observations, participation, and direct contact with adolescents required. Prerequisite: permission of the department chairperson. Parallel: EDSEC 580. Open only to secondary education students in good standing.

EDSEC 580 - Principles of Teaching in the Secondary School.

Combines theory and practice of teaching at the secondary level. Includes the study of instructional strategies, evaluation, curriculum development and organization, learning styles, technology, legal issues, and classroom management. Intensive in-school assignments, observations, participation, and direct contact with adolescents required. Prerequisite: permission of the department chairperson. Parallel: EDJHM 585. Not open to students who have credit in EDSEC 380. Open only to secondary education students in good standing.

EDSEC 676 - Research in Secondary Education.

Investigation, summary, and interpretation of research in secondary education. Each student will write and submit a research report. Not open to students who have credit in EDEL 676 or EDJHM 676.

EDFON 620 - Social, Historical, and Philosophical Foundations of Education.

An academic study of the complex relationship between schools and society through the disciplines of sociology, history, and philosophy of education. The goal is to develop disciplines of normative, interpretive, and critical perspectives on education. Open only to postbaccalaureate licensing students.

EDCUR 620 - The Secondary School Curriculum.

The cognitive, social, aesthetic, and physical experiences of secondary school students in the light of the purposes of the school. Present secondary school curricular practices and alternatives in relation to research on socialization, cognitive development, and aesthetics as they relate to current culture.

EDCUR 630 - The Junior High and Middle School Curriculum.

Examines several curricular practices designed to produce intended outcomes with students age ten to fifteen. Studies current research, theory, and practices. Develops curricula designed for specific student populations.