Master of Education - Interdisciplinary Studies Option

The Master of Education Degree, Interdisciplinary Studies Option, allows the practicing professional to pursue a course of study in Health and Physical Education designed in consultation with the Department of Health and Human Performance graduate faculty.

Thesis Track

Courses	Credits
Professional Core	6
EDF 501 Research Design and Interpretation	3
EDF 530 Advanced Human Development and Learning	3
Professional Specialization 12 credits of regularly scheduled coursework representing at least two different fields or disciplines of study (indicated by course rubrics). In addition, 6 credits of electives may be included in the plan of study.  Each plan of study will be supervised by an advisory committee composed of a major faculty advisor plus two faculty from the cognate areas.	18
HHP 590 Internship and Seminar	3
HHP 599 Thesis	6
Total minimum credits required for Thesis Track	36

Professional Practice Track

Courses	Credits
Professional Core (same as Thesis Track)	6
Professional Specialization 18 credits of regularly scheduled coursework representing at least two different fields or disciplines of study (indicated by course rubrics). Each plan of study will be supervised by an advisory committee composed of a major faculty advisor plus two faculty from the cognate areas.	18
HHP 590 Internship and Seminar	6
Electives (in consultation with advisor)	6
Total minimum credits required for Professional Practice Track	36

Student Learning and Outcome Assessment
Graduates of the Interdisciplinary Master’s degree program will develop specific proficiencies in conducting and evaluating research relevant to their unique professional specialization (see Plan of Study template above) in order to be able to provide professionally insightful and justifiable answers, opinions, advice, and direction to individuals and groups they serve.  As Master’s level students they will also demonstrate the ability to competently apply critical thinking and research skills to understand professionally relevant topics and issues.  Students will further demonstrate professional written and oral communication skills with various constituencies in diverse settings.  Outcome assessments are conducted in each course, during internship experiences, and at the conclusion of the research project or thesis.

The Interdisciplinary Studies Option: Teacher Licensure Option
This option is available for students who want to pursue teaching endorsement in health and physical education K-12 and the Plan of Study conforms to the program requirements listed the Graduate Catalog.  Student selecting this option work with both an advisor in the Department of Health and Human Performance and an advisor in the College of Education.

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