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Learning Opportunities

Master of Science for Professional Educators (MSPE)



Description:

MSPE is a 24-credit, easy-to-access master's degree program designed with a teaching professional’s schedule in mind. Participants become part of a two-year cohort learning group, completing a Master of Science in Educational Psychology degree through a combination of computerized distance learning and summer on-campus coursework.

Courses emphasize practical applications and strategies, and they serve as a foundation for the end-of-program Capstone Electronic Portfolio course. Since the curriculum is closely aligned with the Wisconsin Model Standards for Teachers and national teaching standards, teachers may be able to complete the degree program as part of their Professional Development Plan with the agreement of their PDP team. Teaching professionals may also be able to use this degree toward requirements for the Wisconsin Master Educators license as defined by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction PI 34.

Courses Offered in the Fall

315-570 Foundations in Educational Measurement

Fall Semester
Online; teleconference sessions Tuesdays 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. September 2 - December 9, 2008

Theory of Mental measurement, types of scales, reliability, validity, psychometric evaluation of published tests. Prereq: Any A-level quantitative reasoning course.

315-711 Current Topics in Educational Psychology.

Fall Semester
Online; teleconference sessions Tuesdays 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. September 2 - December 9, 2008

Topic: Learning Communities

Courses Offered in the Spring

315-711 Current Topics in Educational Psychology. Topic: MSPE Capstone
305-940 Understanding Legal Rights and Responsibilities

Courses Offered in the Summer

272-675 Collaborative Team Work for Inclusive Education
272-675 Technology Integration for Teachers and Learners
315-711 Current Topics in Educational Psychology. Topic: Designing and Managing the Learning Environment
272-675 Teaching Diverse Learners

Formats:

  • Distance Education Delivery
  • Graduate Degree Programs

Teacher Standards Addressed:

  • 2. Teachers know how children grow.
  • 3. Teachers understand that children learn differently.
  • 4. Teachers know how to teach.
  • 5. Teachers know how to manage a classroom.
  • 6. Teachers communicate well.
  • 7. Teachers are able to plan different kinds of lessons.
  • 8. Teachers know how to test for student progress.
  • 9. Teachers are able to evaluate themselves.
  • 10. Teachers are connected with the community.

Intended Audience:

 

K-12 teachers with 3 or more years of teaching experience who want to work toward a Master's Degree while still teaching full-time.


Other:

For more information on applying to be in the next 2 year cohort, please visit the MSPE Web Site