Education, M.A. (Core)
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: 30-33 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
Admission Requirement Snapshot
GPA: 2.7
Entrance Exam: N/A
See Admission Requirement Details Below
Important Message for Prospective Students: It is highly recommended that students contact the appropriate licensing agency in their state of residence if they are considering an academic program that leads to a professional license. CMU offers state-by-state information at https://www.cmich.edu/global/compliance/Pages/professionalLicensure.aspx with web links to the appropriate licensing agencies. It is the responsibility of students to contact the appropriate licensing agency and to understand the requirements in their state of residence as applied to their specific situation.
Admission
Applicants for the MA in Education holding a baccalaureate or equivalent degree from a college or university of recognized standing may be granted regular admission, provided they have an overall cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.7 or higher (on a 4.0 scale). Admission with stipulations may be granted when the applicant does not meet the requirements for regular admission and evidence exists to support the applicant’s potential for success in the program. Admission decisions are governed by the policies of Graduate Studies.
Program Requirements
To qualify for graduation, candidates for the Master of Arts (MA) degree in Education must meet all of the following requirements found in the Graduate Degree Requirements and the following requirements:
- Earned a minimum of 30-34 semester hours of acceptable graduate credit (21-25 semester hours of which must be in the area of concentration/emphasis).
- Earned a minimum of 18 semester hours from Central Michigan University.
- Submitted evidence of scholarship by meeting the Plan A or Plan B requirements.
Program Requirements
Program Core I (3 hours)
| EDU 590 | Foundations for Learning, Design, and Technology in Education | 3(3-0) |
Program Core II (6-9 hours)
Select one of the following options:
Option 1 (9 hours)
For a concentration in Community College, select EDU 600 and one of EDL 797 or EDL 798:
Option 2 (6 hours)
For Concentrations in Curriculum & Instruction or Integrated Science*, select:
| EDU 660 | Methods of Educational Research | 3(3-0) |
| EDU 776 | Seminar: Issues in Education | 3(3-0) |
* The Integrated Science concentration is on hiatus.
Option 3 (6 hours)
For a Concentration in Training & Development, select:
| EDL 600 | Research in Educational Leadership | 3(3-0) |
| EDL 797 | Field Study | 1-6(Spec) |
Note: EDU 776 Seminar: Issues in Education, EDL 797 Field Study, or EDL 798 Thesis - Following accepted guidelines toward the end of their degree program, students are required to research, analyze and provide a plan of action relevant to a problem or opportunity within their own organization or professional field.
Concentrations
Select one of the following:
Community College Concentration
Curriculum and Instruction Concentration
Training and Development Concentration