New Department of
Organizational Leadership,
Policy and Development
Effective July 1, 2009, a new
department has been created that
integrates the business and
marketing education, human
resource development and adult
education, and comprehensive
WHRE programs from the
Department of
Work and Human Resource
Education (WHRE) into the
department formerly known as
Educational Policy and
Administration (EdPA). The
name of this new department is
Organizational Leadership,
Policy and Development (OLPD).
It will offer exciting
opportunities for collaboration
and interdisciplinary education
and research. Click
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Master of Education (M.Ed.) Programs
We offer two M.Ed. programs: initial
teacher licensure and professional
studies.
See below for admission requirements and
procedures.
Master of Education (M.Ed.)/Professional
Studies
Multiple majors are offered within the M.Ed./professional studies
program offered by the Department of Work and Human Resource
Education in the College of Human Development (CEHD). These are
graduate-level, practitioner-based programs designed for
professional educators desiring advanced professional study.
These programs can be tailored to meet the needs of individual
students in the areas of:
Persons involved in WHRE roles find this degree program very
accommodating. Student work with their adviser to:
- select proposed specialization courses consistent with
their professional goals
- select the course(s) to meet the general aspects
requirement
- design and complete the integrating project
The proposed program is submitted by the student and adviser
to the department director of graduate studies for departmental
review and potential approval.
Two types of M.Ed./Professional studies plans are offered.
Plan I is for licensed educators planning to pursue advanced
professional study. Plan II is for professionals seeking
additional education. Plan I requires a minimum of 12 semester
credits in the department. Plan II requires a minimum of 18
semester credits in the department. A maximum of 6 semester
credits in field-based projects, problems courses, directed
study, independent study, and internships may be used in the
program. The degree program requires a minimum of 30 semester
credits at or above the 5000-level.
Master of Education (M.Ed.)/Initial Licensure
The M.Ed./initial licensure programs are for individuals
seeking initial teacher licensure. They provide substantial
classroom experience for grades 5-12 and emphasize educational
foundations, pedagogical systems, and research methodologies.
The College of Education and Human Development (CEHD)
consistently ranks in the top 10 according to various national
professional surveys and media. Our students benefit from the
fact that throughout every department in the College, faculty
and staff are working collaboratively on research and outreach
in the state's grade 5-12 community. Within the Department of
Work and Human Resource Education, the following areas of
emphasis are offered:
Admission Requirements and Procedures
Admission Requirements
Any student with a bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a
recognized college or university may apply for admission to an
M.Ed. program. Applicants with the necessary background, a sound
scholastic record in an appropriate degree, and the appropriate
professional qualifications may be admitted to the degree
program on recommendation of the department's director of
graduate studies (DGS) acting on behalf of the faculty and with
the approval of the College.
Specific admission requirements include the following:
- Undergraduate degree GPA of 2.8 (on a 4.0 scale)
- Grade point average of 3.25 for prior graduate level,
post-baccalaureate courses
- A goal statement of one or two pages
- A personal resume
- Evidence of English language proficiency if English
is not your native language
Arranging to Attend an Information Session
As a prospective M.Ed. student, you may wish to attend a
group information session or arrange a conference with the
director of graduate studies (DGS) or a faculty member in the
specialization of your interest to gather additional
information. Please call or write the WHRE Student Information
Office for assistance:
WHRE Staff
330 Wulling Hall
86 Pleasant Street SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Phone: 612-624-1221
Applying for Admission
Download an M.Ed. admissions form:
M.Ed./Initial
licensure
[PDF]
M.Ed./Professional studies [PDF]
Copies of the M.Ed. admission forms are also available at:
Detailed instructions are included with the application.
Application Deadlines
M.Ed./Initial licensure application deadlines vary by
specialization.
Agricultural education
March 15 - to enroll summer session
June 15 - to enroll fall semester
October 1 - to enroll spring semester
Business and marketing education
April 15 - to enroll summer session
April 15 - to enroll fall semester
October 1 - to enroll spring semester
Industrial education (technology education)
April 1- to enroll summer session
July 1 - to enroll fall semester
October 1 - to enroll spring semester
M.Ed./Professional studies applications are reviewed
by the College on an ongoing basis. Candidates are should submit
application materials by the following dates:
March 1 - to enroll summer session
July 1- to enroll fall semester
November 1 - to enroll spring semester
Application Review
Applications are reviewed on a regular basis. The file must
be complete before Student Services will
request the department to review the application. The director
of graduate studies (DGS) reviews the applicant's previous
academic work, goal statement, and test information. The
recommendation will be forwarded to Student Services, which will notify the
applicant by letter on its decision to admit or reject.
Applicants who do not meet the undergraduate GPA guideline will
be informed by the DGS of their options for additional evidence.
The DGS may elect to have files reviewed by the appropriate
specialization faculty if there is a question of admissibility.
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