MASTERS OF EDUCATION (General Education)

Why Framingham?

1. It offers a Master's Degree Program that is designed to meet the unique needs of international educators!
2. It was founded as America's first state-supported institution for the education and training of teachers.
3. Affordable programs provide an opportunity to advance your education and skills while working full time.

Admission Requirements

1. Individuals with a standard teacher certificate may apply to study for the degree Masters of Education, General Education. Admission requirements include a minimum of three years of school-based employment.

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)

14.999	Research and Evaluation
84.921	Supervision, Staff Development, and Collaborative Leadership
84.922	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
94.928	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:

14.920	Computers in Education
14.926	Teaching the Writing Process
14.927	Advanced Teaching Strategies
14.960	Assessment of Learning Problems
14.963	Behavior and Classroom Management
14.991	Philosophy of Education and Teaching Practice
14.998	Language Development and Communication
84.829	Independent Study Project

Course Organization

1. Pre-class work: to be set by the course instructor and distributed to students 30 days before clas starts
2. On-site instruction: 40 hours required at Seoul International School
3. Class work: as assigned by instructor

Tuition

1. With enrollment of 20 minimum participants, tuition cost approximately $495.00 USD per course.

Course Organization 2008 - 2009

September 22-30: Supervision, Staff Development and Collaborative Leadership
December 01-09: Curriculum: Theory & Practice
March 12-20: ELECTIVE COURSE
May 16-23: Research & Evaluation

The Masters at SIS Application Process

1. See Frances Cutler (cutlerf@) or Derek Cutler (cutlerd@) for application forms
2. Application fee: $25.00 USD
3. Registration fee: $75.00 USD
4. Total: $100.00 USD
5. Completed application forms and payment due: ASAP