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Students in the Master of Education program specialize in areas of Learning and Instruction; Learning Experience Design and Technology; Special Education; or Higher Ed Administration . In their Capstone course they are expected to integrate their knowledge in the following areas through a real-world project: Specialized Knowledge Explain the major theories, research methods and approaches to inquiry and schools of practice in the field of education, articulate their sources and illustrate both their applications and their relationships to allied fields of study. Broad and Integrative Knowledge Design and execute an applied, investigative or creative work that draws on the perspectives and methods within the sub-fields of education and assess the resulting advantages and challenges of including these perspectives and methods. Applied and Collaborative Learning Design and implement a project or performance in an out-of-class setting that requires the application of advanced knowledge gained in the field of education to a practical challenge, articulate in writing or another medium the insights gained from this experience, and assess approaches, scholarly debates or standards for professional performance applicable to the challenge. Civic, Global, Intercultural Learning Assess and develop a position on a public policy question with significance in the field of education taking into account both scholarship and published or electronically posted positions and narratives of relevant interest groups. Experiential Learning Integrate education-specific best practices and tools into experiential learning opportunities offered in the program.

Students participating in this program are part of an early college and work-based learning initiative called REALWork , offered through the Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership (SEZP) . REALWork is an acronym for " R acial E quity and A ccess L ab for our Workf orce". SEZP REALWork Program is a collaborative portfolio of college partners and work-based learning opportunities designed to function as a “ laboratory ecosystem ” that supports employability development within Springfield, Massachusetts schools. The ecosystem includes colleges, industry partners, and community-based organizations to provide a suite of college degree pathways, micro-internships, industry credentialing, mentoring opportunities, advising, and applied career learning. The “lab” environment ensures participating students access essential experiences that address the filtration systems Black, Latinx, multilingual, and exceptional learners in Springfield face in regional employment markets REALWork's mission is to build on the critical work of Early College, first and foremost eradicating the barriers to higher education in the lucrative regional fields like advanced manufacturing, healthcare, and computer sciences, but goes farther to ensure employment access in these fields. 80% of employment opportunities in the workforce are forged through networks. These networks provide opportunities for new workers to build skill and familiarity in the industry, while accessing salaries at the living wage. This cohort consists of up to 8-10 high school students , each of whom will dedicate 30 hours to a hands-on project as part of their learning experience. Students in this cohort are pursuing a degree pathway in Advanced Manufacturing and Technology , with a focus on one of the following areas: Cybersecurity Optics and photonics Mechanical engineering Computer systems engineers Programmers Digital media and graphic arts Low voltage systems NOTE: REALWork SEZP  students are new to or are acquiring foundational skills in the subject area of the project. You will be assigned a team of 2-3 students for your project and the outcomes/deliverables should achievable within 30 hours per student.

This experience focuses on enhancing learners' rhetorical skills through the lens of fashion literacy. Participants will engage in critical reading, writing, and thinking, applying these skills to real-world projects that involve community engagement and cultural enrichment. By collaborating with a public library, learners will develop presentations and activities that promote fashion literature, honing their ability to assess rhetorical situations and craft compelling narratives. This experience prepares learners to effectively communicate and collaborate in diverse professional settings.

This semester MBA students working in small groups will apply their knowledge in marketing to help your organization seize a marketing opportunity, develop a strategic marketing plan, or solve a current marketing challenge. The students will use marketing research, strategy, digital promotional tools, and marketing best practices to create a report and presentation.

This semester MBA students working in small groups will apply their knowledge in marketing to help your organization seize a marketing opportunity, develop a strategic marketing plan, or solve a current marketing challenge. The students will use marketing research, strategy, digital promotional tools, and marketing best practices to create a report and presentation.

MBA Students from the University of Canada West will work on an International Marketing challenge/opportunity you want to address. In this project, students will apply their knowledge in international marketing to help your organization seize a global marketing opportunity, develop a strategic international marketing plan, or solve a current global marketing challenge. They can particularly focus on gathering international market intelligence, conducting a cultural and economic analysis of your chosen foreign market, developing entry strategy mode, and developing competitive international marketing strategies. Upon completion of the project, you will receive a detailed report and presentation.