Program Requirements
Candidates are expected to complete all requirements associated with the Master of Education in Education Studies, Skilled and Technical Sciences. Candidates must register for and complete MED 6102 E-folio as the initial course in the program. This course is a pre-requisite for all other education courses.
Parallel Curriculum
The purpose, curriculum and program design of the Master of Education in Education Studies, Skilled and Technical Sciences are the same as for the Master of Education in Career and Technical Education. This degree does not contribute to eligibility for an initial teaching license or certificate.
Program Competencies
Program competencies for this degree are identical to those currently in effect for the Master of Education in Career and Technical Education. Program competencies and attributes are derived from the College of Education and Liberal Arts Conceptual Framework and the InTASC standards (Interstate New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium), and are described in detail at the following links:
Conceptual Framework
InTASC Standards
Option A Certification Program - Required Courses (36 credits)
Plus 1 elective from Option B (3 credits)
Certain courses in Option A may be required for Delaware C and T (Skilled and Technical Sciences) certification. Each candidate should verify through the Department of Education which courses are required for certification.
MCT 6420 - Delaware Skilled and Technical Sciences instructors are not required to student teach to be eligible for licensure. Therefore, the Clinical Component consists of a Capstone Project.
Option B Instructional Program - Required Courses (36 credits)
Plus 2 electives from Option A courses (6 credits)
MCT 6420 - Delaware Skilled and Technical Sciences instructors are not required to student teach to be eligible for licensure. Therefore the Clinical Component consists of a Directed Study Action/Research Project.