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There are two tracks in the Master of Education (M.Ed.) program: Track I, the post-baccalaureate initial teacher licensure program with an M.Ed. option, and Track II, the M.Ed. for practicing teachers who already possess initial licensure and are seeking professional development, license renewal, or an added teaching endorsement. The Track II also features a new Autism Certificate program. The M.Ed. program is designed to be broad in scope and flexible enough to meet the needs of adult learners, with courses offered in the evenings and on weekends.

Track I: The Post-Baccalaureate Initial Teacher Licensure Program with an M.Ed. Option

The Post-Baccalaureate Initial Teacher Licensure Program is designed for adults who have earned a bachelor's degree, have some professional work experience, and want to obtain teaching credentials. Candidates with at least three years of career experience may elect to pursue initial licensure only or take additional courses to complete the requirements for the M.Ed. Candidates who have completed the bachelor's degree in the past 12 months or who do not have three years of work experience must complete the M.Ed. option as well as the initial licensure program. Details (Academic Catalogue) >>

Endorsement Areas Include:

Elementary (PreK-6), Middle (6-8), Secondary (6-12) Biology, Business Education, Chemistry, Computer Science, Earth Science, English, History and Social Science, Marketing Education, Mathematics, Physics.

(PreK-12) Art, English as a Second Language, Foreign Language, Latin , Gifted Education Add-On Endorsement; Music Education, Music Education: Vocal/Choral, and Special Education

Track II: The M.Ed. for Professional Development or Added Endorsement

The Master of Education degree is also offered for practicing teachers who already possess initial licensure and seek professional development, license renewal, or an added teaching endorsement. Candidates for the M.Ed. will take nine credits of required coursework, as well as the courses required for a 27-30 credit core specialization, for a total of 36- to- 39 credits to complete the program. Students may typically take two or more years to complete the degree requirements.

Concentration Areas Include:

Diverse Student Populations, Educational Leadership, Special Education, English as a Second Language, Instructional Technology Leadership, Literacy Specialist,

* New Autism Certificate program

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