Philosophy and History of Education (EDUCST-MA, PHE)

Department of Educational Studies
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Specialization leading to Master of Arts in Educational Studies

Core Requirements (9 hours)

Foundations Requirement (choose 1; minimum 3 sem. hours)

  • ESPHE 6250 History of Education (3)
  • ESPHE 7572 History of Colleges and Universities (3)
  • ESEADM 7359 Leadership, Inquiry, and Ethics (3)
  • ESHESA 7572 History of Colleges and Universities (3)
  • ESPHE 6410 Philosophy of Education (3)
  • ESWDE 5624 Foundations of Workforce Development and Education (3)
  • ESSPSY 8056 Roles and Functions of School Psychology (3)

Multicultural and Human Diversity Requirement (choose 1; minimum 3 sem. hours)

  • ESEADM 6360 School Community Relations and Politics (3)
  • ESCE 7741 Multicultural and Social Justice Issues in Counseling (4) (Counselor Education Students Only)
  • ESHESA 7520 Diversity in Higher Education (3)
  • ESSPED 5650 Introduction to Exceptional Children (3)
  • ESWDE 5672 Lifelong Learning in the Adult Years (3)
  • ESEPOL 8209 Cultural Process in Education (3)
  • ESSPSY 7028 Cultural Diversity: Developing a Multicultural Awareness (3)
  • ESEPOL 5217 Comparative Education (3)

Research Requirement (choose 1 of these or other approved courses; minimum 3 sem. hours)

  • AEE 8850 Research Methods (2) (to be taken with AEE 8851)
  • AEE 8851 Proposal Development (1) (to be taken with AEE 8850)
  • ESQREM 6625 Introduction to Educational Research (3)
  • ESQREM 6641 Introduction to Educational Statistics (4)
  • ESQUAL 7230 Qualitative Research for Educators (3)
  • ESSPED 8861 Behavioral Research Methods in Applied Settings (3)
  • ESEPOL 7224 Inquiry into Educational Policy Research (3)

Specialization Requirements (21 hours)

Required Courses (choose 9 hours)

  • ESPHE 7222 History of Educational Policy (3)
  • ESEADM 7324 History of Educational Administration (3)
  • ESPHE 6410 Philosophy of Education (3)
  • ESPHE 7410 Modern Trends in Philosophy of Education (3)
  • ESHESA 7574 Curriculum in Higher Education (3)

Elective Courses (minimum 12 hours), in additional courses approved by the advisor, such as the following:

  • ESPHE 6250 History of Education (3)
  • ESPHE 7572 History of Colleges and Universities (3)
  • ESPHE 6403 Ethics and the Professional Context of Teaching (3)
  • ESPHE 7413 Professional Education (3)
  • ESPHE 7414 Examining Knowledge, Truth,& Objectivity: Philosophy of Science for Educational Researchers (3)
  • ESPHE 7415 Philosophical Foundations of Educational Technology (3)
  • ESEPOL 8209 Cultural Processes in Education (3)
  • ESPHE 8410 Ethics and Education: Equality, Freedom, and Justice in Schools (3)
  • ESPHE 8411 Educational Philosophy of John Dewey (3)
  • ESPHE 8895 Seminars: Philosophy of Education (2-5)
  • ESEPOL 8352 Educational Policy in Democratic Society (3)
  • ESEPSY 7401 Psychological Perspectives on Teaching (3)

Thesis or Non-Thesis Requirement (choose one, 0-3 hours)

Consult with faculty advisor

Thesis Option

  • ESPHE 7999 Thesis Research: Philosophy of Education (minimum 3)

Non-thesis Options (choose one)

Students must register for a minimum of three hours during the semester they take the examination or the project.

  • Master’s Examination
  • Action Research Project
  • Comprehensive Case Study

Minimum hours: 30 non-thesis, 33 with thesis

Program Degree Department Email
Masters Educational Studies edstudies@osu.edu

 

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