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Master of Arts in Education 

The Master of Arts in Education is a minimum 36 semester credit hour program (with the exception of the Professional Development concentration, which is a 30 semester credit hour program offered to educators with five or more years teaching experience and Special Education, which is a 45 semester credit hour program offered to educators, and School Psychology, which is a minimum of 60 credit hours). Additionally, graduate level courses may be applicable toward an advanced post master's program such as the Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies (CAGS) in Community College Counseling, Early Childhood, Education Leadership, Education Intervention, School Guidance Counseling, Special Education Cross-Categorical, and School Psychology.

The program has been created to provide graduates with the skills and knowledge necessary to:

  • Improve and enhance their teaching and services to students.
  • Provide their students with an enhanced learning environment.
  • Prepare and plan for change in the schools.
  • Assist schools and the community to improve education for all students.
  • Assess outcomes of school curricula, programs, services, and activities.
  • Assume leadership roles in education.
  • Engage in continued professional growth.

The Master of Arts in Education consists of no less than 30 semester credit hours of formal coursework designed to help the adult student acquire subject matter mastery, apply knowledge and conduct research in various areas within the field of education. The program of study consists of foundation (including a Master's Research Project), concentration and elective courses (in some programs).

A maximum of 9 semester credit hours may be transferred from graduate education or related coursework. Courses applicable to graduate programs at granting institutions transfer on a credit for credit basis. Other post-graduate education coursework may be acceptable on a partial credit basis.

Concentrations are available in the following areas:

Teacher Certification/Graduate Program:
*Students must complete Teacher Certification Program first and continue with Graduate Program.

Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies (CAGS):

Master's Cohort Groups Available.

For those students interested in writing a thesis, a thesis research track is available. Please discuss this option with a graduate advisor.

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