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Program Summaries
| Programs | Degrees |
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| Early Childhood Education | M.Ed., M.A.T. |
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| Elementary Education | M.Ed. |
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Secondary Education
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M.Ed., M.A.T. |
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| Special Education | M.Ed. |
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Early Childhood Teacher Certification Program receiving a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Human Development and a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in Early Childhood Education (5-year program, 152 credit hours)
The undergraduate candidate for the baccalaureate degree (128 credit hours) with 30 credits in human development is eligible for the MAT in the 5-year program in early childhood education. Successful adherence to the program scheme is necessary for admittance. Formal application and admission to the graduate school and completion of a minimum of 24 credit hours is required to complete the 5th year.
Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in Early Childhood Education
(36 credit hours)
The MAT in early childhood education is designed to develop professional expertise leading to initial certification for grades PK-3. This program is especially constructed for candidates without practical experiences in teaching. The course of study enables the candidate to acquire skills in instructional strategies, early intervention, knowledge of curriculum development, and early childhood program administration.
Master of Education (MEd) in Early Childhood
(36 credit hours)
The MEd in early childhood education is designed for candidates who possess an undergraduate degree and certification in Early Childhood Education or related areas of education including early childhood administration, curriculum development, or special education.
Elementary Education
Master of Education (MEd) in Elementary Education
(5-year program, 164 credit hours)
The undergraduate candidate for the baccalaureate degree (128 credit hours) with 36 credits in English, history, mathematics, or Afro-American studies is eligible for the MEd in the 5-year program in elementary education. Successful adherence to the 5-year program scheme is necessary for admittance. Formal application and admission to the graduate school is required in order to complete the 5th year.
Master of Education (MEd) in Elementary Education
(36 credit hours)
The MEd in elementary education is designed to develop professional expertise leading to initial certification for grades (1-6). This program is especially constructed for students without previous practical experiences in teaching. The program enables the student to acquire skills in instructional strategies, knowledge of curriculum development, assessment, and research design.
Undergraduate Secondary Professional Minor
(30 credit hours)
The Undergraduate Secondary Professional Minor provides teacher certification for grades 7-12. Only students enrolled in the following majors are eligible to follow this certification sequence: English, history, mathematics, physical education, science, foreign language, theater arts, and music. Students are required to maintain a 2.3 cumulative GPA and a 2.5 GPA in their major and education courses. Only education courses with a grade of "C" or better will be accepted.
Master of Arts (MAT) in Teaching in Secondary Education (36 credit hours)
The MAT in secondary education provides training and is designed to develop professional expertise leading to initial certification for grades 7-12 for the student without previous or practical experiences in teaching.
Master of Education (MEd) in Secondary Education
(36 credit hours)
The MEd in secondary education provides training and is designed to enhance professional expertise leading to a graduate degree for the candidate who has previous teaching experience in PK-12 education and initial certification. (Individuals who have practical education experience in education, but who have not achieved certification, must take and pass the Praxis I and Praxis II tests before being fully admitted, www.ets.org/praxis.)
Master of Education (MEd) in Special Education
(36 credit hours)
The MEd in special education provides eligible candidates with the necessary skills, knowledge, and disposition for serving students who have special learning needs. These candidates will be certified upon program completion and will be prepared to teach, counsel, consult, collaborate, and serve as a resource to general educators, agencies, and the families of special needs learners.
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