The Master of Education Program requires the completion of five core classes. Reflect on the five courses you have taken to complete your degree and explain the value of each course for your career or learning goals.

Next, assess your preparation, experience, and/or professional practice accomplishments related to each of the program learning outcomes.

It is recommended that you structure using this outline:

1. Introduction (1/2 page)
   1. Brief summary of your professional background when you entered the program.
   2. Brief summary of your current professional background.
2. Career Goals (or Learning Goals if you do not currently work in education) (1/2 page)
   1. Brief summary of your career goal(s)
   2. Describe how each course has contributed to your career goal(s)
   3. Identify course name and number
3. Preparation, Experience and Accomplishments (1-2 pages).
   Describe how your program courses have prepared you to:
   1. Understand and apply the social, economic, and political context of the community to influence professional practice as it relates to student success.
   2. Create an educational organization and community that fosters professional development relationships to support the success of all learners.
   3. Apply theories of organizational management, strategic decision making, and leadership principles to establish an effective, safe, efficient, and successful learning environment.
   4. Promote and plan for school improvement through dynamic assessment based on current and relevant research and scholarship.
   5. Analyze and apply legal and ethical issues that arise in education practices and institutions.
   6. Recognize and evaluate sources of diversity and inequity related to the needs of marginalized individuals or populations.
4. Conclusion (1/4 page)
   1. Summary statement of your experience in the program.

Core Classes

 EDU 501History and Policy in U.S. Education

EDU 504Educational Research

EDU 506Law and Ethics in Education

EDU 508Diversity in U.S. Education

EDU 509Leadership and Organizational Theory