Overview
The Master of Arts (MA) program in Education equips aspiring professionals with the skills and knowledge needed for impactful educational research and development. The program offers three specialized emphases:
1. Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL): Focused on preparing educators to teach English effectively in diverse linguistic and cultural contexts.
2. Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education: Dedicated to advancing innovative teaching methods and practices in STEM disciplines.
3. Educational Leadership and Policy Studies: Designed to develop leaders and policymakers capable of driving educational reform and shaping institutional practices.
The program caters to the needs and expectations of students with diverse inclinations and outlooks on immediate career opportunities or future plans to pursue different emphasis areas in the field of education. In addition, students are exposed to research methodologies commonly used in educational research through their course work, as well as through engagement in research work under the supervision of their respective advisors/professors, who are always available to work closely the students during independent research.
The program takes pride in seeing current students inspired from their teaching experience, to devise a research project for their thesis, the results of which are reported back to their classroom, through making the necessary changes, allowing their students to thrive. The program is looking forward to having you with us and hearing your thoughts aimed at the growth of the profession and serving students.
Mission
The mission of the MA in Education at LAU is to engage aspiring professionals in educational research and professional development.
Program Educational Objectives
Students who complete the MA Program will:
- Develop critical understandings of educational trends and issues, particularly in relation to their areas of expertise
- Develop knowledge, skills and dispositions needed to become effective leaders and to engage in continuous professional development
- Engage in independent educational inquiry and research
Student Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to:
- Evaluate literature in one’s area of expertise
- Evaluate curriculum and resources for instructional effectiveness
- Implement evidence-based instructional strategies
- Implement data-driven decision making
- Demonstrate compliance with ethical educational standards
- Conduct educational research
- Evaluate educational research
- Engage in critical data-based reflection on educational theories and practices
Curriculum
A total of 30 credits are required to graduate. Students choose one of two tracks — the Cross Track or Specialist Area. Credits are distributed as follows:
- Education Core Courses (5 courses, 12 credits)
- Elective (3 credits)
- Cross Track (9 credits) or Specialist Area (9 credits)
- Capstone (6 credits)
Education Core Courses (12 credits)
- EDU700 Graduate Seminar (0 cr.)
- EDU730 Curriculum Leadership (3 cr.)
- EDU731 Research Methods (1) (3 cr.)
- EDU732 Educational Technology (3 cr.)
- EDU733 Advanced Educational Psychology (3 cr.)
Elective (3 credits)
Students may choose one from the following:
- EDU740 Trends & Issues in Early & Middle Childhood Education (3 cr.)
- EDU741 Special Education for All Educators (3 cr.)
- EDU743 Trends and Issues in Teaching, Learning, & Assessment (3 cr.)
- EDU746 International and Emergency Education (3 cr.)
- EDU748 Topics in Education (3 cr.)
- Any Education course from other specialist areas
Track/Area
Students choose one of the two options below.
- Cross Track (9 credits)
Choose any three EDU courses at the graduate level. - Specialist Area (9 credits)
Choose one emphasis from the following areas below.
Specialist Area 1: Educational Leadership and Policy Studies (9 credits)
- EDU750 Foundations in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies (3 cr.)
- EDU752 Trends and Issues in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies (3 cr.)
- EDU757 Seminar in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies (3 cr.)
Specialist Area 2: Teaching of English for Speakers of Other Languages (9 credits)
- EDU761 Trends & Issues in TESOL (3 cr.)
- EDU767 Research Seminar in TESOL (3 cr.)
Specialist Area 3: Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) Education (9 credits)
- EDU770 Foundations in STEM Education (3 cr.)
- EDU772 Trends & Issues in STEM Education (3 cr.)
- EDU773 Research in STEM Education (3 cr.)
Capstone (6 credits)
Students may choose one of the following two options:
- EDU798 Project in Education (3 credits) + one Education elective course (3 credits)
- EDU799 Thesis in Education (6 credits)
