Upon successful completion of program requirements, the student is awarded a Master of Education degree by Framingham State College. This program has no attachments such as licensure. The following nine four (4) credit graduate level courses comprise the program.
Program Description
The Master of Education Degree Program for Educators Living and Working Overseas presents a unique opportunity for educators to advance both professionally and academically while working in overseas assignments.
Upon successful completion of program requirements, the student is awarded a Master of Education degree by Framingham State College. The following nine four (4) credit graduate level courses comprise the program.
Required Courses (8)
Research and Evaluation
Supervision, Staff Development, And Collaborative Leadership
Issues and Strategies in Reading and Literacy Instruction
84.924 Special Education in the Regular Classroom
84.925 Curriculum: Theory and Practice
84.926 Issues and Influences in Education
84.928 English as a Second Language and Cross-Cultural Awareness
84.932 Creative Teaching Techniques and Utilization of Multimedia
Elective Course (1 required)
Elective course is determined by program coordinator and reflects local interest and needs. Possible electives are listed below:
Computers in Education
Teaching the Writing Process
Advanced Teaching Strategies
Assessment of Learning Problems
Behavior and Classroom Management
Philosophy of Education and Teaching Practice
Language Development and Communication
Independent Study Project
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
The degree program offers five required courses annually to coincide with administrative school closings as follows:
Easter break …………………… 1 course
June …………………………….. 2 courses
October…………………………. 1 course
December……………………… .. 1 course
GRADING SYSTEM
Framingham State College uses the following marking system:
Grade Quality Points
A………………………………………….. 4.0
A-………………………………..………. 3.7
B+…………………………………………. 3.3
B………………………………………….. 3.0
B- …………………………………………. 2.7
C+………………………………… ……… 2.3
C…………………………………… …….. 2.0
C- …………………………………………. 1.7
D………………………………………….. 1.0
D- …………………………………………. 0.7
E…………………………………………… 0.0
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION
Signed application form
Application Fee…. $100.00
500- Word typed essay on student’s philosophy of education
2 letters of recommendation in Sealed Envelopes
Official transcripts in Sealed Envelopes (if in Spanish, 1 original copy and translation)
