Master of Education in WFED

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Master of Education in WFED - University Park

The Master of Education in Workforce Education and Development degree programs is a 36-credit program. It is ideal for professionals seeking to enhance the capabilities of CTE teachers, coordinators, administrators, consultants, practitioners, or researchers in  governmental, nonprofit, or educational settings. We also offer Master of Science (M.S.) options who choose to submit his/her master's paper instead of comprehensive exam. Course requirements for three emphasis areas are below: 

Career and Technical Education (CTE) Teacher Certification 

This emphasis prepares students for teaching positions in career and technical centers and school districts. This emphasis involves fulfillment of the requirements established by the Pennsylvania Department of Education for Career Technical Instructional I and II certification. 

• Both M.S. and M.Ed. 

  • 508 Workforce Management in WFED 

  • 518 Curriculum & Instruction in WFED 

  • 528 Fiscal and Facilities Management for Vocational Administrators 

  • 529 Ethical Issues in Workforce Education and Development 

  • 538 Administrative Personnel Services in WFED 

  • 560 History & Philosophical Foundations of WFED or 546 Work Based Education of WFED 

  • 595 Internship (minimum 3 credits) 

  • EDLDR 576 School Law 

  • 540 Data Analysis OR STAT 500 - Applied Statistics 

• M.Ed. (36 Credits) 

  • 3 credits - WFED elective - Approved by advisor3 credits outside WF ED - Approved by advisor 

  • 596 Individual Studies (3 credits; can be split)  

  • Comprehensive Exam 

• M.S (30 Credits) 

  • 550 Research in WF ED 

  • 596 Individual Studies (3 credits; can be split)  

  • Master's paper 

   

(*Students electing Secondary option to pursue the Director of Career and Technical Education option must meet the certification requirements established by the Pennsylvania Department of Education) 

School-to-Work 

This emphasis prepares students for positions in career and technical centers and school districts that involve curriculum development, cooperative education, career exploration, and related positions. This emphasis may involve meeting the Pennsylvania Department of Education eligibility guidelines for cooperative education certification for employment as a cooperative education coordinator. The decision to pursue cooperative education certification should be based on prior education, work experience, and program and employment goals. Students interested in employment as cooperative education coordinators must obtain cooperative education certification. 

• Both M.S. and M.Ed. 

  • 441 Co-Op Planning (2 credits) 

  • 442 Co-Op Operations (2 credits) 

  • 445 Vocational Guidance 

  • 495 Co-op Practicum (2 credits) OR 595 Internship Co-Op (10 credits) 

  • 546 Work Based Education WF ED 

  • 560 History & Philosophical Foundations of WF ED 

  • 540 Data Analysis OR STAT 500 Applied Statistics 

  • 3 credits at 500 level - approved by advisor 

  • 3 credits at 500 level - approved by advisor 

• M.Ed (36 Credits) 

  • 529 Ethical Issues in Workforce Education and Development 

  • 3 credits WFED elective - Approved by Advisor3 credits outside WFED - Approved by Advisor 

  • 596 Individual Studies (3 credits; can be split)  

  • Comprehensive Exam 

• M.S (30 Credits) 

  • 550 Research in WFED 

  • 596 Individual Studies (3 credits; can be split)  

  • Master's paper 

Career and Technical Education (CTE) Leadership Secondary (PDE Certification) 

This emphasis prepares students for leadership positions in secondary education as directors of career and technical education. These positions may be in career and technical centers or in school districts. (Students must meet Pennsylvania Department of Education eligibility guidelines for the career and technical education director certification). Students enrolled in this emphasis and electing to pursue the Director of Career and Technical Education option must meet the certification requirements established by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. 

• Both M.S. and M.Ed. 

  • Vocational Instructional 1 Certification 

  • 413 Workforce Education for Diverse Learners 

  • 441 Conceptual and Legal Basis of Co-op Planning 

  • 442 Operating Cooperative Ed Programs 

  • 445 Vocational Guidance 

  • 560 History & Philosophical Foundations of WF ED or 546 Work Based Education of WFED 

  • EDTHP 538 or EDTHP 540 or CI 550 (World Campus) 

  • 540 Data Analysis or STAT 500 Applied Statistics 

  • 806 Program and Facilities Management for Workforce Development Professionals 

  • 529 Ethical Issues in Workforce Education and Development 

  • 808 Assessment Techniques in Workforce Education 

• M.Ed (36 Credits) 

  • 3 credits WF ED elective - Approved by Advisor 

  • 3 credits outside WFED - Approved by Advisor 

  • 596 Individual Studies (2 credits; can be split)  

  • Comprehensive Exam 

• M.S (30 Credits) 

  • 550 Research in WFED OR 501 Scholarly Writing in Workforce Education and Development 

  • 596 Individual Studies (3 credits; can be split)  

  • Master's paper – If needed 

Degree Requirements 

• Completion of 36 credits (M.Ed.) or 30 credits (M.S.) in degree status 

• Completion of Scholarship and Research Integrity (SARI) requirements 

• Five-Hour Discussion: topics dealing with the responsible conduct of research in one of two courses: WFED 560 or WFED 446 

• Capstone Project: Comprehensive Exam (M.Ed.) or Thesis Paper (M.S.) 

Application Process  

• If you are ready to proceed to the application but have NOT read the Graduate School requirements, please visit their website. 

• If you have read the Graduate School requirements and are ready to apply, you may proceed to the application. 

More Information 

• Details of the M.Ed. program can be found in the WFED Handbook.  

• To find out what WFED graduate courses are offered and when, please see our course list. 

• For more information on the program and faculty, please contact the WFED degree graduate staff assistant.