Planned Program of Study

• The Planned Program of Study is a contract between the student and the University stating all courses and requirements for earning a MA degree.
• Students must meet with Lisa Mullen, graduate program specialist, early in the first semester of study to complete the planned program.
• Failure to submit a planned program may result in registration holds and inability to complete key program requirements, such as the practicum, internship and comprehensive exam.

Program of Study
Total program = 33 credits. All courses 3 credits unless noted. Degree and certification requirements are subject to change in accordance with State and University mandates.

Electives are individually planned with approval of your academic advisor.
Some suggestions are:
EDG 6127 Foundations of Curriculum
EDG 6285 School Curriculum Improvement
LAE 6315 Teaching Writing in the Elementary Classroom
RED 6449 Literacy and Technology
RED 6540 Assessment in Literacy (PR: RED 6544, 6545, 6747)*
RED 6544 Cognition, Comprehension, and Content*
RED 6545 Issues in Vocabulary and Word Study*
RED 6747 History and Models of Reading*
RED 6846 Practicum in Reading (PR: RED 6540 [or co-requisite], 6544, 6545, 6747)*
MAE 6115 Current Trends in Elementary Math
SCE 6616 Trends in Science Instruction
SSE 6617 Trends in Social Studies Instruction

* = Courses that may lead to Florida State Reading Endorsement

Transition Point Projects
There are five transition points throughout the Elementary Education master's program. Transition Point 1 is admission to the program; the others are listed above in the program of study. Projects 2 - 4 must be submitted to Chalk and Wire. TPP#5 is submitting graduation application.

Information about TPPs 2 - 4 is provided on the application and on each rubric - TPP#2 rubric; TPP#3 rubric; TPP#4 rubric. Use the TPP Guidelines for tips on submission, etc.

Students must apply to take each Transition Point Project at the beginning of the semester they plan to submit it. The application is available online and the deadline is generally the Friday of the third week of classes. See deadlines for upcoming dates.

Students submit completed transition point projects to Lisa Mullen, graduate program advisor, SMC B322, by the deadline, which is generally the 10th week of the semester.

APA (American Psychological Association) Style
The editorial style that many of the social and behavioral sciences have adopted to present written material in the field and the preferred style for assignments and Transition Point Projects. It is strongly recommended that you purchase the latest edition of the Publication Manual to guide you in your writing. Online resources are available too.