(effective June 1, 2007)
Overview of M.Ed. Programs
Master of Education (Learning and Organizational Change)
Goals:
The goals for the Master of Education degree are:
- To develop graduates who are scholars, skillful communicators, and competent practitioners.
- To integrate theory and practice.
- To facilitate the development in students of the qualities of effective teachers with an emphasis on: critical thinking, clear communication, strong academic understanding, leadership and high ethical standards.
The Master of Education (Learning and Organizational Change) is a program designed for licensed teachers or people who want an M.Ed. but do not want a teaching license. The M.Ed. integrates theory and practice with graduate courses designed to strengthen teachers' knowledge and skills in the areas or disciplines they teach. The program is 30 credit hours long and culminates in a thesis or project. For more details consult the Master of Education Handbook 2006-2007, which is available online through the Department of Education web site.
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| M.Ed. (Learning and Organizational Change) | Hours | |
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| CORE | 12 | |
| EDU 6040 Leadership and Management in Learning Communities | 3 | |
| EDU 6050 Facilitating and Sustaining Learning Communities | 3 | |
| EDU 6060 Concepts of Learnig Communities | 3 | |
| EDU 6070 Research and Assessment in Learnig Communities | 3 | |
| FOCUS AREA - Specialized Approved Plan of Study | 15 | |
| EDU 6400 Special Focus I | 3 | |
| EDU 6410 Special Focus II | 3 | |
| EDU 6420 Special Focus III | 3 | |
| EDU 6430 Special Focus IV |
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| EDU 6440 Special Focus V |
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| Thesis | ||
| EDU 6900 Thesis in Education |
3 |
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| TOTAL HOURS | 30 | |
Master of Education (Learning and Organizational Change) with Reading Specialist focus
M.Ed. candidates may complete an add-on Endorsement for Reading Specialist K-12. This program is designed for any licensed teacher who wishes to focus more heavily on development of their student’s reading skills. This program may be completed as a stand-alone endorsement or as part of Learning and Organizational Change Masters in Education program.
Master of Education (Learning and Organizational Change) with SPED focus
M.Ed. candidates may complete a focus area in Special Education, as part of the Learning and Organizational Change program.
Organizational Leadership and Communication
Belmont’s Masters Program in Organizational Leadership and Communication (OLC) is designed to build skills and knowledge for practical application in the workplace. Students completing the program will develop their leadership potential and explore leadership styles and models. The central aim of the program is the development of organizational leaders as reflective practitioners who are skilled in observation, analysis, synthesis and dialogue. The role of ethical decisions and practices is central to these goals and is explicitly addressed in a variety of contexts in the OLC program.
Curriculum
| M.Ed. in Organizational Leadership and Communication | Hours | ||
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| Core Courses | 12 | ||
| EDU 6040, Leadership and Management in Learning Communities | 3 | ||
| EDU 6050, Facilitating and Sustaining Learning Communities | 3 | ||
| EDU 6060, Concepts of Learning Communities |
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| EDU 6070, Research and Assessment in Learning Communities | 3 | ||
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| Emphasis | 15 | ||
| OLC 6102, Pragmatics of Leadership |
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| OLC 6202, Media and Organizational Communication | 3 | ||
| OLC 6302, Interpersonal Dynamics in Organizations |
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| OLC 6402, Organizational Culture and Change | 3 | ||
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| Total Hours | 30 | ||
Course Descriptions (OLC)
OLC 6102. Pragmatics of Leadership (3). This course examines the critical elements required to be a successful leader. Particular emphasis is given to sharpening personal communication skills and the ethical dimensions of leadership.
OLC 6202. Media and Organizational Communication (3). This course will investigate the Public Relations, Marketing and Advertising aspects of an organization's external communication.
OLC 6302. Interpersonal Dynamics in Organizations (3). This course develops skills and understanding of internal organizational communication processes including team building, group decision-making, gender and intercultural communication.
OLC 6402. Organizational Culture and Change (3). Includes research and analysis of organizational culture and how change is dealt with in these environments. Survey research, process analysis, and organizational culture research will be the foci of this seminar.
OLC 6502. Selected Topics in Leadership and Communication (3). A seminar in a specially chosen topic area related to some aspect(s) of organizational leadership and communication. Topics will vary from term to term.
OLC 6602. Applied Learning in Leadership and Communication (3). Experience in the public, private, or not-for-profit setting that provides for substantial growth in the understanding of organizational leadership and communication. Students are expected to complete at least 175 practicum hours as well as various other course assignments.
OLC 6800. Independent Study in Leadership and Communication (3). Students will work with an individual faculty member to develop one or more research projects related to organizational leadership and communication.
OLC 6850. Directed Readings in Leadership and Communication (3). Students will work with an individual faculty member to develop a bibliography related to some aspect(s) of organizational leadership and communication and complete the readings, accordingly.
OLC 6900. Thesis in Organizational Leadership and Communication (3). Student must complete a significant research project as their culminating experience in the Organizational Leadership and Communication M.Ed. program.
OLC 6901-04. Thesis Continuation (1). This course is required to maintain enrollment at Belmont when the candidate fails to complete OLC 6900 in one semester. Enrollment in OLC 6901-04 is required each semester beyond the original term the student enrolled in OLC 6900. Students may enroll in the OLC 6901-04 a maximum of four semesters (two years) and must be enrolled in the course in the semester of graduation (if later than the 6900 course). Earned credit hours from this course do not count toward graduation hours.
