Curriculum

Requirements for a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Education:

Work and Human Resource Education with a Specialization Comprehensive WHRE

Current students should complete program planning sheets to help you meet your program requirements.

Minimum of 30 credits required for graduation; at least 6 credits must be taken outside the department

General Aspects (2 credits minimum)

One of the following three courses:

WHRE 5301—Philosophy and Practice of Career and Technical Education (2 cr)

WHRE 5511—Education for Work (3 cr)

WHRE 5002—Thinking, Learning, and Teaching in Work and Human Resource Education (3 cr)

Research (3-4 credits)

WHRE 8915—Ethics and Responsible Research (1 cr)

AND one of the following three courses

WHRE 5901—Using Research in Work and Human Resource Education (3 cr)

WHRE 8912—Quantitative Research in Work and Human Resource Education (3 cr)

CI 8913—Interpretive Research (3 cr)

Plan A Project (10 credits) or Plan B Paper (3-6 credits)

WHRE 5993—Directed Study in Work and Human Resource Education

Comprehensive WHRE Specialization (8 credit minimum)

This specialization is an individualized program structured around the student’s professional role(s). Student and adviser are expected to work together to plan coursework for the program.

Students should begin conceptualization of their program rationale as they enter the program so that coursework taken supports the student’s goals. Coursework that appears to have been selected on the basis of access rather than logically related to the degree and personal goals will not lead to program approval.

E. Electives (6 cr. minimum)

Must be selected from outside the department/ major (not AdEd, AFEE, BIE, FE, HRD, VoEd, WHRE, or prior designators for these areas)

Notes: Courses must be at the 5000 level or above.
A maximum of 40% of coursework may be transferred from outside Graduate School registration.

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