Shared Inquiry Communities

Master of Science in Education - Professional Development

College of Education and Professional Studies

The shared inquiry process is a learning method in which students search for answers to fundamental questions raised by a text, lecture or experience. Participants in shared inquiry learn to give full consideration to the ideas of others, promoting thoughtful dialogue and open debate. Who Should Enroll K-12 educators in all teaching areas Higher education and vocational and technical school instructors Anyone interested in developing teaching and leadership skills in an educational setting

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Key Features

• Earn your master's degree in two school years
• Meet one weekend a month at a convenient location
• Work with experienced facilitators and enthusiastic peers
• Set and achieve personal and professional goals based on educator standards
• Enjoy a positive learning environment while gaining skills that are immediately applicable and relevant to your current position
• Create a customized action research project to improve your classroom or school

Program Curriculum

First Semester

SIC 600, Action Research I, 1 credits
SIC 705, Cultural Diversity in Teaching, 3 credits
SIC 760, Introduction to Research, 3 credit

Second Semester

SIC 710, Curriculum Planning in Practice, 3 credits
SIC 715, Integrating Technology in Teaching, 3 credits
SIC 601, Action Research II, 2 credits

Third Semester

SIC 720, Educational Psychology for Teaching, 3 credits
SIC 725, Contemporary Concerns in Education, 3 credits
SIC 602, Action Research III, 1 credit

Fourth Semester

SIC 755, Social Issues in Education, 3 credits
SIC 798, Independent Research Education, 3 credits
SIC 603, Action Research IV, 2 credits

Admission Requirements

• Completed application for graduate study at UWRF with application processing fee.
• An earned baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution.
• Transfer credits are not accepted for this program.
• Official transcripts from all institutions attended as an undergraduate student, sent directly to Graduate Studies from the institution.
• An overall undergraduate grade point average of at least 2.75 (on a four-point scale) or an average of at least 2.90 based on the last 60 semester credits (90 quarter credits) of the undergraduate program.
• One-page personal letter of intent that includes the reasons for your interest in this program, the current position you hold and how that position will allow you to apply what you learn in this program.

Tuition and Fees

UW-River Falls tuition rates are competitive with other public and private higher education institutions in this area. Minnesota reciprocity is available. For all graduate tuition rates, visit the web site at www.uwrf.edu/accounts-receive.

Financial Aid

Graduate students may be eligible for financial assistance. Visit the web site at www.uwrf.edu/financial-assistance or send an email to finaid@uwrf.edu for more information.