1. Graduate Degree Options and Tips
Dr. Ryan Brown
Dr. Craig Blum

2. Graduate Program Options

3. Masters in Teaching and Learning
Focused on helping teachers become master teachers
30-hour program (10 courses)
5 Core Courses (Curriculum, Assessment, Diversity, Learning Theory, Research Methods)
3 Area of Concentration Courses (Typical concentrations include Educational Technology, Literacy, Library Information Specialist)
2 Action Research Courses (2 Semester sequence at or near the end of your program)
Program: On Campus or 100% Online
Admission Requirements: 3.0/4.0 GPA, Teacher Certification, 1 year of experience

4. Masters in Reading
Leads to K-12 Reading Specialist Certificate (must pass state certification test)
36-hour program (12 courses)
9 Core Courses (Literacy theory, content area literacy, literacy assessment, etc…)
1 Elective course
2 Action Research Courses (2 Semester sequence at or near the end of your program)
Program: 100% Online (some classes may be synchronous)
Admission Requirements: 3.0/4.0 GPA, Teacher Certification, 2 year of experience

5. Library Information Specialist Certification Program
Leads to PK-12 Library Information Specialist Certificate (must pass state certification test)
24-hour program (8 courses)
7 Core Courses (Materials, Reference, Management, Technology, etc...)
1 Elective course
Program: 100% Online (all classes are synchronous)
Admission Requirements: 3.0/4.0 GPA, Teacher Certification (recommended)

6. SED: MSED
For general educators who want to know about special education
Clinical Component
LBS 1 Endorsement
39 units
100% On-line program

7. SED MS Program
For special educators that want to deepen their knowledge about special education
Action Research Project or Thesis
39 units
100% on-line

8. SED LBS II Transition (Hybrid) 100% On-line Behavior
Curriculum Adaption
Multiple Disabilities

9. Application and Funding

10. Applying to ISU Application process – Submit, Review, Approval
Apply at
Determine the needed materials using program webpages:
Transcripts
Goal Statements
Resume
References
Determine the application deadlines using program webpages
Contact graduate coordinator with questions.

11. Paying for Graduate School
Graduate Tuition Rates:
A 3 credit hour class is just under $1500.
Tuition Waivers
From Lauby Teacher Education Center for clinical/student teachers
From School/Department from Graduate School
Tuition Reimbursement from School District
Scholarships / Financial Aid

12. Tips and Advice

13. Nature of Graduate Classes
The purpose of gradate classes are dive deeper into your understanding.
They are different than undergraduate courses. You should expect:
More readings and discussion
More theory that relates to practice
To be stretched in your teaching practice
To spend time outside of classes reading, researching, and writing

14. Advice
Just because you want a masters degree and you want to finish it in two years, that doesn’t mean it is the best idea for you.
You may need to reevaluate the commitments that you have in your life.