SCHOOL OF EDUCATION AND BUSINESS
Courses Offered

The School of Education and Business is home to Eastern's professional programs in Education, Business, and Physical Education and Health.

Approximately one-half of Eastern's graduates select majors, licensure, or certificate programs offered by the School. The faculty of the School is dedicated to serving Oregon and beyond through professional programs of instruction, research, and service. We have a special commitment to the educational needs of public schools and public school teachers, to business and corporation leaders, and to health promotion specialists in the eastern region of Oregon. The faculty of the School value the perspectives of current theory and practice as essential elements in all programs. Each program is grounded in substantial content subject mastery matched with practical applications such as practica, internships, and field placements.

In Teacher Education, the School offers undergraduate degrees in multidisciplinary studies for student preparing a liberal arts foundation; minors in Elementary and Secondary Education for teacher preparation; endorsements in Bilingual Education, ESOL, Reading. Graduate degrees are offered in teaching for both interns and practitioners; graduate endorsements in several secondary subjects including Reading, Bilingual Education, and Special Education; and continuing professional development for practicing teachers.

In Business, the School offers, with the School of Arts and Sciences, a collaborative degree in Business-Economics, and a new degree in Business Administration. Although not described in this catalog, the new Business Administration degree will be available in the academic year 2000-2001. Options in this degree include Accounting; CPA preparation; Marketing; International Business; and Leadership, Organization, and Management.

In Physical Education and Health, the School offers a baccalaureate degree in Physical Education & Health with options in Physical Education, Health, and Sports Medicine. Minors in Physical Education and Health are offered as is a certifications program for Athletic Training.

All programs within the School follow national accreditation guidelines and organizational principles. As a result, Teacher Education Programs are fully accredited through Oregon's Teacher Standards and Practices commission, Business through the Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs * (*in process Fall 2000), and Physical Education Health through AAHE/NCATE, NAAAPE/NCATE, and NATA standards. Because programs are rigorous and require a high degree of academic achievement and field application, competitive or selective admissions to the programs apply. Criteria for admissions include academic, professional, social, and personal competencies. Admission to professional programs usually occurs in the junior year.

Because the School offers high quality programs for professionals, graduates are highly valued by prospective employers.

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION AND BUSINESS

Master of Science in Education

Basic Assumptions and Rationale

The Master of Science degree is intended to provide the student with a strong graduate level course of study.  Although most participants will be educators, others seeking an advanced degree in education related studies are encouraged to apply.

The Master of Science program will offer course work on the La Grande campus, usually during the summers, and throughout the school year using distance education.  It is expected that students will generally follow a three-year program to complete the degree.

The faculty participating in the Master of Science program is experienced and qualified regular faculty at Eastern Oregon University.

Admission Requirements

Students must meet all admission requirements prior to beginning the program. The following steps identify the admission requirements.

1. Apply and be admitted to the Master of Science program.
2. Apply and be admitted to the Graduate program at Eastern Oregon University.
3. Have a GPA of at least 3.0 for the last 60 credit hours completed in either Upper Division or Graduate courses.
4. Complete the GRE (1250 minimum with at least 400 in each area is recommended).

5. A limit of 15 credits may be transferred into the Master of Science program and counted toward either a cognate or core requirement.

A. Core Professional Coursework (15 Credits)

The Core courses are required of all students. Courses must be taken in sequential order with the exception of the technology course.

ED 500 MS Seminar (2) A general topics course based on reading a good national book (or books) on the education profession or issues in education and then writes a referenced essay. This would verify writing ability at the highest level and would act as a cohort developer and advising session for program development. This course may be taken prior to admission.

ED 511 Reading Research in Education: Theoretical and Empirical Perspectives (3) A Comprehensive course on sources of research, reading and understanding research, and doing a literature review. Also an emphasis on qualitative research Possible Outcome: A Review of 10 journal articles with annotated summaries of specific criteria. Or, alternatively, a literature review. Prerequisite: ED 500

ED 522 Research Design in Education (3) Sampling and experimental design , quasi design Comprehensive course on parametric and non -parametric methods. Focus on the practical application of statistical tests and the concept of significance. Sample tests such as descriptive statistics, correlation, regression, ANOVA, and tests for significance. Primarily an emphasis on quantitative educational research. Possible Outcome: Tests, notebook of typical examples and tests. Prerequisite: ED 511

ED 586 Research Methods in Education: Planning and Writing (3) A courses which outlines the actual outcomes for a research path. Also, application of software programs. Outcome: Master's Thesis Proposal. Prerequisite: ED 522

ED 503 Thesis (minimum 2 credits, maximum 6 credits)

ED 510 Technology (2) A course to extend ability of student to use technology in educational research. The course will focus on realistic technology uses in real world settings within education and education related activities. New Course

B. Cognate Area Coursework (15 Credits)

The following Cognate areas are proposed for 2002. Only reading, special education, and physical education and health have existing graduate level courses.

Select One:

Elementary and Secondary Education:
Instructional Technology
Lewis and Clark College Administration program
Mathematics Education (Jim Tooke, Lead)
Physical Education and Health (Dan Mielke, Lead)
Reading
Science Education (Miriam Munck, Lead)
Special Education (Virginia Kelly. Lead)

C. Continuing Teaching License and Electives (15 Credits

These Continuing License courses are required. The remaining credit hours should come from electives:

ED 604 Continuing Licensure Workshop (1 cr.)

ED 610 Classroom Climate Conducive to Student Learning (1 cr.)

ED 620 Portfolio Planning Seminar (1)

ED 630 School and Community Resources and Relationships (1 cr.)

ED 640 Inquiry into Practice (2 cr.)

ED 650 Instructional Assessment (1 cr.)

ED 660 Portfolio Development Seminar (1 cr.)

ED 670 Portfolio Evaluation (2 cr.)

ED 680 Dynamic Assessment of Teaching (1-6)

(Students may use approved Professional Development credits as electives)

FOR NON-TEACHERS ­ replace the CTL with either another Cognate area or a pre-approved course of study with 15 credits of elective courses.

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Michael Jaeger, Dean

(541) 962-3772

EOU School of Education & Business