Master of Education in General Education

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About the Masters in Education-General Education Degree

The General Education major is a 33-credit degree program designed to prepare qualified individuals to work in an educational environment relating to a specific discipline. The program encompasses 5 core areas of study:

1. an orientation to education in the field of research and scholarly activities,
2. an introduction to an educational history and philosophy discipline,
3. an introduction to curriculum development and design,
4. evaluation strategies in education, and
5. teaching strategies in an education environment.

The program also provides the opportunity for students to develop in-depth knowledge in their chosen discipline and endeavors to produce educator-scholars with research skills that are sufficient for a career in the discipline-specific area. Specific objectives include producing educator-scholars who:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of the foundations and applications of their discipline;
2. Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge in their specific discipline;
3. Integrate and disseminate knowledge effectively;
4. Articulate the nature and characteristics of curriculum content and development;
5. Communicate effectively in their discipline;
6. Demonstrate research skills sufficient for interpreting and producing personal and work-related scholarships.

Admission Requirements

Submit the following items to:

Jackson College of Graduate Studies
Nigh University Center, Room 404
University of Central Oklahoma
100 N. University Drive
Edmond, OK 73034

1. Paper or online application for admission.
2. Official copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts from each institution attended with all degrees posted. All transcripts must be from accredited institutions.
3. Undergraduate transcripts must show a minimal 2.75 GPA overall or 2.75 GPA in the last 60 hours attempted. Students falling below this standard may qualify for conditional or provisional admission. See Graduate Admission Information.
4. Evidence of English language proficiency, if not a native speaker. See Graduate Admission Information - English Language Proficiency.
5. Students falling below this standard may qualify for conditional or provisional admission. See Graduate Admission Information

Graduation Requirements

Core Education: 14-15 Credits

Area 1: Methods of Research (1 course)
     PTE 5013 Foundations of Educational Research

Area 2: History and Philosophy (1 course)
     OCTE 5213 History and Philosophy of Career and Technology Education
     ADED 5132 History and Philosophy of Adult Education
     SFTY 5203 Principles, History, and Philosophy of Safety
     PTE 5122 Modern Philosophies of Education
     PTE 5142 History of Education
     PTE 5172 Educational Sociology

Area 3: Curriculum Development (1 course)
     ADED 5233 Curriculum Design

Area 4: Measurement & Assessment (1 course)
     ADED 5423 Instructional Evaluation
     PTE 5383 Principles of Test & Measurements

Area 5: Instructional Methods (1 course)
     OCTE 5853 Methods of Teaching Career and Technology Education
     ADED 5313 Techniques of Teaching Adults

Area 6: Discipline-Specific (18-19 credits)
     To be admitted into the M.Ed. General Education program students must not only meet the admission criteria outlined under Admission Requirements, but als be approved by the discipline department to pursue graduate level course work in their chosen area. Therefore, meeting admission requirements for the M.Ed. General Education program does not guarantee acceptance into the program. Additionally, the discipline advisor may require additional course work in preparation to take graduate level courses, resulting in the student taking more then 33 credit hours.

Discipline-Specific Areas

The areas specific to this degree area: Health and Physical Education, Industrial Safety, and Occupational and Technology Education. Any other discipline-specific area must be approved by the Discipline Advisor and the Program Advisor, Dr. Len Bogner. The discipline areas for this degree have approved curriculum that the student must adhere to in their selected degree program. Altering of course curriculum without prior approval could cause a delay in graduation from the program.

Other Requirements

1. Plan of Study. File a Plan of Study with your advisor and the Jackson College of Graduate Studies by the end of the first semester of graduate work. The plan must be signed and dated by the student and the graduate advisor before it can be considered official.
2. Academic Standards. Meet the following course work standards:
   1. Overall GPA of 3.00 or higher;
   2. overall no more than 6 hours of "C";
   3. GPA of 3.00 or higher in the Core Education required courses;
   4. no more than six advisor-approved hours from traditional correspondence courses.
   5. Complete a writing assessment with passing score.
   6. Final Requirements. Apply for graduation through the JCGS by the advertised deadline.