MSSE Degree Requirements
A candidate for the MSSE degree must complete a minimum of 33 credits, of which 21 must be earned at Lebanon Valley College. Only 6 credits may be transferred into the core. A candidate must achieve at least a 3.00 cumulative average to be certified for graduation.
Required Courses:
EDU 804 Research Methods in Education| This course is designed to develop the understanding of the methods employed in planning and developing research in education; students will gain experience in generating ideas for research, critically evaluating literature, synthesizing and presenting results of research, and writing in a clear and organized way. Students will explore research-based rationale for reform in education and address the use of statistics in analyzing educational research as well as local, state, and national assessments. 3 credits. |
MSE 880
MSE 881
MSE 882
MSE 883
Choose three from the following principles courses:
MSE 806
MSE 807
MSE 808
Choose three credits from the following:
MSE 821
MSE 823
MSE 826
MSE 827
MSE 891
Choose six credits from the following:
EDU 840 Introduction to Designing Online
Environment| This project-based course will introduce participants to various aspects of online learning environments with a focus on asynchronous learning. Learners will investigate standards, instructional best practices and online design techniques to build an environment that creates a sense of community and encourages collaboration and engagement. The course will include a focus on how to differentiate instruction to meet all learners' needs in an asynchronous manner of delivery. Participants will convey how instructional practices, relevant skills and competencies inform their online program design and be able to communicate where and when online learning techniques can enhance traditional instructional models. 3 credits. |
| This course will examine methods for delivering online instruction in various environments with a focus on synchronous learning. Participants will review the Teacher Effectiveness Model of Supervision and evaluate the model about aspects of online delivery. The course will focus on planning live instruction that encourages learners' active participation, application, interaction and collaboration. Participants will explore setting clear expectations, professionally delivering instruction and providing meaningful feedback. The course will include components on how to differentiate synchronous instruction to meet all learners' needs. Participants will be able to articulate when and why synchronous learning is the most effective delivery of the content. 3 credits. |
| This course builds the capacity of educators and administrators as instructional leaders by equipping them with research-based assessment practices for elementary and secondary programs. Students will understand types and uses of assessments, how to design a variety of effective assessments, how to analyze and use student data, and explore grading and reporting systems. Principles, key concepts, and current research will serve as an introduction to assessment literacy. In order to gain practical experience, students will develop formative assessments, create performance tasks and rubrics, deconstruct test items, and plan a system of assessment. Further, current issues and trends will be investigated and considered for application in a variety of learning environments. 3 credits. |
MSE 813
MSE 822
MSE 828
MSE 890