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Master Option

Refer to the flowchart for a procedural guideline of completing the INST Master's Options requirements.

Students wishing to earn a master's degree in the School of Education must complete one of three master's options. Not all options are available in all programs. Students should consult their INST faculty advisor to determine which options are open to them and, where there is a choice, which option will best meet their academic goals.

The four master's options available are:

OPTION 1: INST Master's Thesis
OPTION 2: INST Master's Project
OPTION 3: INST Graduate Internship
OPTION 4: INST Comprehensive Exam

Choose Master Option 1: Master's Thesis

The master's thesis option is designed to allow students to conduct a research study related to the field of education. Master's thesis studies must adhere to educational research design principles, and the methodology may be qualitative or quantitative. It is generally expected that thesis studies will contribute to the knowledge base of the discipline and be of a quality that would permit publication in a scholarly journal. At the completion of the master's thesis study, the candidate will present a formal, bound report of the study to the University Library. (See Section 5.3.1.1 for Master's Thesis requirements)

UHCL SoE INST Requirements to Qualify for Initiating Master's Thesis

To qualify to begin your Master's Thesis, you must first complete required EDUC 6032 and EDUC 6033 core courses.

Choose Master Option 2: Master's Project

Although most masters' projects are also research studies, this option is designed to allow students more flexibility in the type of research pursued. Master's projects generally involve the development of a product (curriculum, software, etc.). Research on the effectiveness of the product is generally a component of the Master's project (See section 5.3.2 for Master's Graduate Internship requirements)

UHCL SoE INST Requirements to Qualify for Initiating Master's Project

To qualify to begin your Master's Project, you must first complete all required INST and EDUC core courses.

Choose Master Option 3: INST Graduate Internship

The internship option is designed to provide students with hands-on experience in applying their knowledge and skills in an educational setting. Programs that allow the internship option are those leading to special licensure of professional certification. A product, demonstrating activities conducted during the internship or practicum, is generally required. It should be noted that some programs allow a student to take a practicum, but the INST practicum does not count as the Capstone Experience.

UHCL SoE INST Requirements to Qualify for Initiating INST Graduate Internship

To qualify to begin your INST Graduate Internship, you must first complete all required INST and EDUC core courses, and six hours of required elective courses.