Master's of Science in Education- MSEd

Program Description
Keiser University’s Master of Science degree in Education provides teachers and education administrators an intensive study of theory and practice in the field of education.  The MSEd program fosters independent learning and enables students to contribute intellectually to the education profession.

Students specialize in one of three areas: College Administration, Teaching and Learning or Leadership.  In addition, students complete course work in areas such as assessment and evaluation, diversity, curriculum design, governance and decision-making and instructional technology.  Graduates are able to demonstrate a conceptual understanding of advanced educational theory and practice and to critically analyze and solve problems based on applied research methods. 

Program Objectives
Keiser University’s MSEd program enables students to contribute to the education profession and fosters independent learning.  Upon completion of this program, students are able to:

    KU Demonstrate application of the intersection of educational theory and practice
    KU Evaluate comprehensive and relevant curriculum
    KU Demonstrate moral and ethical decision-making in an educational environment
    KU Practice communication skills for educators leading to successful team building, motivation and leadership in classrooms and administration
    KU Assess student and teacher needs and develop appropriate resources in education
    KU Work with a diverse population, motivating for increased performance and satisfaction

Program Outline
To receive a Master of Science in Education degree, students must earn 36 graduate semester credit hours. In the final semester of their program students complete an action research project or internship.  No elective courses are offered in this program, although one of three specializations is selected.  Thirty of the program hours must be completed through Keiser University.  Program requirements are as follows:

Master of Science in Education Major Core Courses (18.0 graduate credit hours)
Affirming Diversity
Integrative Instructional Technology  
Education Governance, Motivation and Ethical Decision Making
Advanced Curriculum and Instructional Design
Advanced Educational Assessment and Evaluation
Decision Oriented Educational Research

College Administration Specialization (18.0 graduate credit hours)
Enrollment Management Theory and Practice
Higher Education Marketing and Recruitment
Managing Campus Operations
Personnel Selection and Development
Student Retention and Management
Action Research Project (Capstone)

Leadership Major Specialization (18.0 credit hours)
Current Trends and Issues in Education
Education System Organization and Leadership      
Personnel Selection and Development
Education Budgeting and Finance
School Public Relations and Communication 
Educational Internship (Capstone option) -OR- Action Research Project (Capstone)     

Teaching and Learning Specialization (18.0 credit hours)
Psychological Basis of Education
Learning Theories Applied Classrom instruction and Management
Continuous Improvement and Planning     
Teacher in American Society 
Problem Solving and Critical Thinking
Action Research Project (Capstone)