
Master's Degree Requirements
Generally graduate students who are
enrolled in the M.A. Degree Program are required to complete the
following course of study. Program modifications to address individual
needs and experiences are addressed during the advisement period.
This Program is designed for teachers seeking permanent certification.
Required Courses for M.A. only
EDC 501 - Education and the Cognitive Development
EDC 502 - Education and the Social-Emotional Development
EDC 510 - Education and Human Exceptionalities
EDC 601 - Foundations of Education
EDC 603 - Curriculum Development
EDC 613 - Role of the Developmentally Oriented Teacher
Sample Electives (4 required) for M.A. only
EDC 503 - Education and Adult Development
EDC 602 - Educational Technology
EDC 612 - Geography for Teachers
EDC 619 - Images of Schooling & Childhood In Literature and
Film
EDC 670 - Problem-Based Learning
EDC 671 - Exploring the Reading/Writing Connection K-12
EDC 672 - Designing Integrated and Interdisciplinary Instruction,
K-12
EDC 673 - Graduate Seminar in School Law
EDC 676 - Classroom Management and School Discipline
Students may transfer up to 6 credits ("B" grade or better
and with the approval of the Director) toward electives. Courses
from other La Salle graduate programs may be used for electives
with approval of the Director. An approved Independent Study may
also be used as an elective.
Academic Advising
Initial program planning is set up in consultation with the Program
Director and/or the Program Advisor. While students are responsible
for monitoring their own progress through the program, individual
advising may be requested as needed.

Harris Lewin, Ed.D.
Director
Graduate Programs in Education
1900 West Olney Avenue, Olney Hall 112
Philadelphia, PA 19141 USA
Phone (215) 951-1806 Fax (215) 951-1843
e-mail: graded@lasalle.edu
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