Education: Community College Concentration, M.A.
College of Education and Human Services
Note: Currently the M.A. degree in Education is only offered through Global Campus locations or CMU Online.
Minimum Totals for Graduation: 30-34 hours
The Master of Arts degree in Education is designed to provide knowledge and skills for individuals required to function effectively in various positions of educational leadership. This is not a certification program for educators, as it presumes the individual is already trained and qualified in the technical aspects of her or his field.
The MA degree in Education program requires the student to complete a core of 9 semester hours, which includes an integrating experience (Capstone Project, Field Study, or Thesis). An additional 21-25 semester hours must then be completed with specific courses determined by the academic advisor. All candidates for the MA must complete a minimum of 30-34 semester hours.
For information: Kaleb G. Patrick, Ed.D., Director, 195 Ojibway Court, EHS 314, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859; 989-774-3144, maed@cmich.edu.
Admission Requirements, Retention & Termination Standards
See Master of Arts in Education (Core) for more information.
Program Requirements
Program Core
See Master of Arts in Education (Core) for:
Program Core I (3 hours)
Program Core II (6-9 hours)
Community College Concentration
This program is designed to provide knowledge and skills for individuals to function effectively in positions of leadership student affairs administration, teaching, or training and development in a community college environment. This is not a certification program for teachers or administrators but may be utilized for professional advancement or as a base for a doctoral program in Community College Education.
Required Courses (18 hours)
Select from the following:
| EDL 676 | Administration of Community Colleges | 3(3-0) |
| EDL 705 | The Ontario College System | 3(3-0) |
| EDL 751 | Program Evaluation and Review | 3(3-0) |
| EDL 757 | Student Development Theory | 3(3-0) |
| EDL 760 | Leadership Theory and Practice | 3(3-0) |
| EDL 778 | Contemporary Issues in Higher Education | 3(3-0) |
Emphasis (3 hours)
Select one of the following emphases:
Administration/Student Affairs Emphasis (3 hours)
| EDL 763 | The Academic Profession | 3(3-0) |
College Teaching Emphasis (3 hours)
| EDL 680 | Foundation of Teaching in Higher Education Settings | 3(3-0) |
Training and Development Emphasis (3 hours)
| EDL 612 | Methods and Techniques of Training and Development | 3(3-0) |
Total: 33 semester hours