Degree Requirements

Degree Requirements. A candidate for the Master of Education in Secondary Education is required to meet the following:

1. Fulfill the general requirements for a graduate degree at Delta State University.

2. Complete graduate work consisting of core courses, major field hours and elective hours as specified.

3. Earn a grade point average of at least 3.0 in the major field and overall.

4. Earn a grade of B or higher on each of the education core courses (ELR 605, EPY 601, and CUR 608).

5. Pass an oral and/or written exam in the candidate's major field administered by a committee appointed by the division chair. This is not required in the Visual and Performing Arts track with an Art emphasis.

6. Optional. With the consent of the advisor, a candidate may elect to write a thesis for 6 semester hours credit in the major field. This is not an option in the Arts or Social Science (NCATE option) tracks.