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M.S. in Higher Education/Student Affairs
Kaplan University's innovative, Web-based Master of Science in Higher Education program offers you an opportunity to earn your master's degree online. Choose from three areas of specialization designed to help you develop valuable expertise in specific areas of higher education administration: college teaching and learning, college administration and leadership, student services and online college teaching. Enjoy the convenience and flexibility of online learning* while you study to help maximize your career choices and strengthen your knowledge and skills as a practitioner of higher education. Gain hands-on experience through internships at two different real-world educational institutions. With an emphasis on current management and legal issues in student affairs, explore approaches to developing a comprehensive student services program. Study to develop expertise in curriculum design and implementation and assessing learning outcomes. This specialization meets the standards of the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher Education (CAS) for graduate programs in student affairs and the standards of the Professional Preparation Commission of the American College Personnel Association (ACPA). A master's degree could help you advance your administrative career in postsecondary education institutions. *The program and curriculum have been designed to provide students with the background and practical experience that meet nationally recognized standards for such a degree. However, individual state licensing requirements vary and may change from time to time. Thus, Kaplan University makes no representations or warranties as to whether the program meets the specific licensing requirements for any individual state. Kaplan University encourages its students to independently research the licensing requirements in any state in which they intend to seek licensure.
M.S. in Higher Education/College Teaching and Learning
The Master of Science in Higher Education offers you a quality, comprehensive, 100 percent online program. Our distinguished faculty take an active interest in your background and career goals, and help guide you through the program. Completion of the program will help maximize your career choices and strengthen your knowledge and skills as a practitioner of higher education. A program goal is that you earn to think, research, and write with the sophistication of a higher education scholar since many professionals in higher education go on to pursue doctoral degrees. Your administrative philosophies more enlightened and your ideas will become more refined. You will graduate with the practical and academic knowledge and skills it takes to achieve great things in the real world. The College Teaching and Learning Specialization readies those with appropriate academic credentials for faculty positions. Take your career in higher education to the leadership level - online. Earning your Master of Science in Higher Education online at Kaplan University is by far the most convenient way to advance your career in postsecondary education institutions, such as colleges, universities, technical and vocational schools, and community colleges while receiving high-quality instruction.
M.S. in Higher Education/Online College Teaching
Kaplan University's innovative, Web-based Master of Science in Higher Education program offers you an opportunity to earn your master's degree online. Choose from three areas of specialization designed to help you develop valuable expertise in specific areas of higher education administration: college teaching and learning, college administration and leadership, online college teaching, and student services. Enjoy the convenience and flexibility of online learning* while you study to help maximize your career choices and strengthen your knowledge and skills as a practitioner of higher education. A master's degree could help you advance your administrative career in postsecondary education institutions.Discover how the findings of online learning research, a deep understanding of local context, and the intelligent use of technology tools can work together in the delivery and development of online courses. Apply a variety of methods to assess learning outcomes effectively, paying special attention to the unique nature of online learning. Explore factors that make online courses successful. *The program and curriculum have been designed to provide students with the background and practical experience that meet nationally recognized standards for such a degree. However, individual state licensing requirements vary and may change from time to time. Thus, Kaplan University makes no representations or warranties as to whether the program meets the specific licensing requirements for any individual state. Kaplan University encourages its students to independently research the licensing requirements in any state in which they intend to seek licensure.
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Strayer University Strayer University is regionally accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education. The Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation. |
Strayer University offers students a quality education that's affordable, convenient, and supportive. Our flexible academic programs make it possible for you to earn a competitive MBA or your associate's, bachelor's, or master's degree on your schedule, without interrupting your personal or professional life. Established in 1892, Strayer University was designed to meet the educational needs of working adult students. To do this, we offer flexible class formats that allow you to balance a college education with your other responsibilities. Our programs include accounting, business, criminal justice, information systems, management, public administration, health services administration, and education.
Master of Education - Adult Education and Development
The Master of Education (M.Ed.) program provides current training and development professionals, Human Resources staff managers, and K-12 teachers the knowledge and skills to pursue or advance their careers in human resources, training, curriculum development, education, instructional technology, or trade and education association management. The program provides you with real-life techniques that you can apply immediately to classroom situations, education management and administrative challenges by combining the latest information technology tools, education theories and business skills.The M.Ed. program of study includes courses covering functional areas and critical knowledge in education as well as courses incorporating business skills and information technology tools. Graduates will be able to apply key concepts and techniques to educational problems and issues upon completion of the program.Nowhere is education more important to career success than in the field of education. At Strayer University, we make it easy for teachers and others to become students without interrupting their jobs or personal lives. Our Master of Education program will enable you to quickly and efficiently sharpen your skills and expand your knowledge.This program is not available to residents of Arkansas, Louisiana, North Carolina, Ohio and Pennsylvania.
MS - Postsecondary and Adult Education
This online master's specialization is designed to provide you the tools you need to design, deliver and manage effective instruction programs for adults in a variety of settings, including workforce development, online education, higher education, continuing education, and military education. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing corporate training, postsecondary faculty, or adult education positions in the fields of higher education, business, and nonprofit or community education. Enrich your understanding of the unique needs of adult learners and increase your career opportunities in college teaching, one of the fastest growing occupations in the United States.
The curriculum focuses on effective technology applications, student retention, enrollment management, marketing strategies, and strategic enrollment planning. This unique enrollment management specialization is the only specialization program that leads to both a master's degree and a professional certificate in Enrollment Management from Noel-Levitz, a nationally recognized consulting firm specializing in higher education retention and recruitment. People who choose this specialization are often professional student services staff interested in advancing to higher education management or leadership positions in admissions, student affairs, enrollment, registrar departments, and financial aid. You will have an opportunity to immediately apply your new skills to real-world higher education demands by creating and implementing an enrollment management strategic plan.
PhD - Postsecondary and Adult Education
The curriculum focuses on theories of adult learning and distance education, best practices in postsecondary adult instruction, critical analysis and research skills, and application of theory and research to develop effective learning environments for individuals from a variety of backgrounds. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing postsecondary faculty positions or education leadership positions in a variety of adult learning settings, including businesses, higher education institutions, nonprofit organizations, and the military. Enhance your qualifications in college teaching and adult education, one of the 10 fastest growing occupations in the country. You will earn two valuable credentials as part of this specialization - PhD in Education with a specialization in Post-Master's Certificate in College Teaching and a Postsecondary and Adult Education.
MS - Professional Studies in Education
This Professional Studies in Education specialization provides a foundation in educational assessment, philosophy, and theory, and allows optimal opportunity to build upon previous knowledge and experience, and choose courses most interesting or relevant to current work situations or career aspirations. The flexible program is designed for educators working in a variety of business, educational, and community settings, as well as those wishing to move into the field of training or adult education. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing postsecondary faculty or K-12 master teacher positions, or training, education, or consulting positions in nonprofit organizations, business, the military, government, or health care.
MS - Leadership for Higher Education
Working with experienced leaders in higher education, you will gain valuable insights on directing student services departments within community and technical colleges, universities, and other higher education organizations. You will have opportunities to develop your skills in such areas as funding and management of higher education institutions, legal issues in higher education, change management, and history and educational politics. People who choose this specialization are often student services professionals pursuing supervisory or director-level positions in higher education settings. Position yourself for career advancement with this Leadership for Higher Education specialization that integrates current theory, opportunities, and best practices for practical application.
PhD - Leadership for Higher Education
The curriculum is designed to help you develop key research skills and problem-solving, and prepare you to address the business and educational challenges of higher education institutions. People who choose this specialization are often faculty members or administrators interested in pursuing business or academic leadership positions in higher education settings. Earn three valuable credentials through this Leadership for Higher Education specialization - a a professional certificate in Enrollment Management from Noel-Levitz, a nationally recognized consulting firm specializing in higher education recruitment and retention and PhD and a Post-Master's Certificate in Enrollment Management from Capella.
Doctor of Education (Ed.D) - Higher Education and Adult Learning
Among adult learners, experience, values, opinions, and learning styles vary greatly. Actively engaging adult learners requires a broad understanding of adult development and a unique set of skills. Walden University's new Doctor of Education with a specialization in Higher Education and Adult Learning is uniquely designed and teaches research skills in conjunction with core coursework. This program has the versatility to meet your professional goals whether you teach at a community college or provide training for adults in a corporate setting or school district.This combination of research skills, core content, and a final doctoral study project will lead to your development as an critical and innovativethinker who is prepared to experiment, examine, and reflect on practices that empower adults to be lifelong learners. The program's curriculum was created specifically to improve the competencies of adult educators.
M.S. in Higher Education - General
Learn to develop and lead services, programs, and learning experiences that can help these students realize their full potential. As you explore the latest strategies and technologies to promote student success, understand the higher education environment across a range of functions. In the General Program for Higher Education, explore educational strategies and management principles that will help you to improve organizational and student success and to address the most pressing issues facing higher education institutions today.According to the National Center for Education Statistics, the number of students attending higher education institutions is projected to grow significantly during the next decade.* Today's managers and leaders in higher education must take a student-focused approach to programs, services, and all aspects of the higher education experience.
M.S. in Higher Education - College Teaching & Learning
Learn to develop and lead services, programs, and learning experiences that can help these students realize their full potential. As you explore the latest strategies and technologies to promote student success, understand the higher education environment across a range of functions. In Higher Education's specialization in College Teaching and Learning, learn the major steps in the teaching and learning process: planning, developing, and facilitating learning experiences and assessing outcomes. Qualified instructors will be in demand to teach the growing number of college students. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, the number of students attending higher education institutions is projected to grow significantly during the next decade.* Explore the special challenges and opportunities of online learning environments.
M.S. in Higher Education - Enrollment Management & Institutional Management
Learn to develop and lead services, programs, and learning experiences that can help these students realize their full potential. As you explore the latest strategies and technologies to promote student success, understand the higher education environment across a range of functions. In the Enrollment Management and Institutional Marketing specialization, learn to develop strategies - using all types of communication tools - that attract students and promote your institution. Explore all facets of the enrollment management process, including financial aid and helping students stay committed to their educational goals. In today's increasingly competitive marketplace, higher education institutions must utilize the most sophisticated techniques to attract and retain students. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, the number of students attending higher education institutions is projected to grow significantly during the next decade.* Explore the special challenges and opportunities of online learning environments.
M.S. in Higher Education - Global Higher Education
Learn to develop and lead services, programs, and learning experiences that can help these students realize their full potential. As you explore the latest strategies and technologies to promote student success, understand the higher education environment across a range of functions.In the Global Higher Education specialization, broaden your understanding of global trends and issues in higher education. Discover strategies for serving international students and approaches to program planning and management. Universities and colleges must prepare to take advantage of opportunities for global alliances and collaborations. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, the number of students attending higher education institutions is projected to grow significantly during the next decade.*
M.S. in Higher Education - Leadership for Student Success
Learn to develop and lead services, programs, and learning experiences that can help these students realize their full potential. As you explore the latest strategies and technologies to promote student success, understand the higher education environment across a range of functions.In the Leadership for Student Success specialization, you can gain the tools you need to measure and develop programs that support student success. With an emphasis on outcomes, these courses focus on best practices for improving the retention, engagement, and educational achievement of today's diverse student populations. Higher education institutions are becoming increasingly accountable for providing students with skills that prepare them for the future. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, the number of students attending higher education institutions is projected to grow significantly during the next decade.*
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) - Higher Education Leadership
Develop the management principles and leadership skills that can prepare you to lead change across your institution. The Higher Education Leadership specialization is centered on student learning, was developed with input from recognized experts in higher education. This leadership-focused curriculum, which is designed for managers and administrators at both two- and four-year universities and colleges and for professionals looking to begin or advance their careers in the higher education administration field. The online degree program at Walden University has two graduate degree specializations, designed for experienced administrators and teachers who want to continue their practice while assuming leadership roles in their schools and communities. You will broaden your sphere of influence so that you can shape the future of education in your school, community, and district as a Doctor of Education.
Ph.D. in Education - Higher Education
America's colleges and universities will undergo profound changes as the student population changes predominantly to mature, working adults and as the methods of learning and teaching shift to electronic learning and other distance approaches during the 21st century. At Walden, through The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership, you will develop proficiency in knowing how educational systems and policies can be changed to create focused learning opportunities and how individuals, particularly adults, learn most effectively, what strategies and tools best promote learning and in what contexts. Graduates hold administrative, leadership, research and teaching positions at colleges and universities throughout the United States providing student and academic services, professional development services and filling implementation roles and policy-making.
Ph.D. in Education - Adult Education Leadership
This specialization, offered by Walden University's The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership in partnership with Indiana University School of Continuing Studies, helps you develop the knowledge and skills required to plan, conceive and deliver highly effective corporate development and training activities using the latest electronic technologies, learning strategies and techniques. Graduates occupy leadership positions in training and development among large government and non-profit organizations and major national and international corporations. They also hold high-level university teaching, professional development and continuing education positions. Last year, American government, business, industry, and nonprofit organizations spent more than $23 billion to developand train their workforce to succeed in today's highly competitive global markets.
M.S. in Higher Education - Online & Distance Learning
You can take advantage of Walden's experience in this field as you deepen your understanding of distance-learning technology. Learn how it can be used to manage effective online programs and assess their value for students with varied learning styles. Incorporate the most current online technologies to support student learning and organizational effectiveness.According to the National Center for Education Statistics, the number of students attending higher education institutions is projected to grow significantly during the next decade.* Understand the higher education environment across a range of functions as you explore the latest strategies and technologies to promote student success. Learn to develop and lead services, programs, and learning experiences that can help these students realize their full potential. Distance learning is a fast-growing segment of higher education.
Ph.D. in Education - Educational Technology
Regardless of your chosen field, a Ph.D. in Education with a specialization in Educational Technology will prepare you as a leader in an ever-advancing technological age. Graduates occupy positions as technology leaders at P-12 school and district levels; in teacher education and other technological areas of colleges, universities and private enterprises; in numerous technological fields including educational consultation, instructional systems designers, software development, and web design; and serve in governmental, corporate, military, and university teaching and research positions.A specialization in educational technology at Walden University will help you become a leader in the field and a decision maker who is able to develop solutions to real-world challenges that are grounded in strong research and theory. You will be able to incorporate your knowledge of technology in a variety of professional settings, including teaching in schools, corporations, universities and other venues. The influence of technology in today's society is creating new opportunities for learning and collaboration across the globe. At Walden, you will become highly skilled in online course development and delivery, the diffusion and adoption of technology in education and the workplace, and leading initiatives for improved learning through the use of technology. You will be exposed to emerging technologies and prepared to address the constant changes taking place in the global community using technology as a tool for problem solving.
Master of Education in Higher Education
Abilene Christian University's Master of Education in Higher Education, Emphasis in College Student Affairs and Conflict Management is a faith-based, 36-hour online program designed for the recent college graduate or the working student development professional who resides in a higher education setting and needs advanced training. This program is designed to prepare you for professional careers in a broad range of higher education settings. This degree will also provide a solid foundation for future doctoral work in higher education. You will be prepared for roles such as academic advisor, residence life director, financial aid counselor, international student coordinator, career services advisor, intramural director, and many others.
Bachelor of Science in Adult Education Degree Completion
Learn more about curriculum development, adult learning, and teaching to ever-changing student populations with classes such as Diversity and Inclusion in Adult Learning. The Bachelor of Science in Adult Education degree program helps you discover new learning styles and concepts unique to adult students and it is ideal for college-level instructors who want to go into training and development or provide vocational education. You'll study how to utilize modern teaching technologies and evaluation tools to measure learning outcomes. You can complete this program in as little as one year if you enroll in the Bachelor of Science in Adult Education Degree Completion Program with your associate's degree, or close to 60 credit hours!
JIU's M.Ed in Adult Education will provide you the techniques, practical skills, and confidence to excel in this growing industry whether you are currently working in the adult education field or seek a meaningful and exciting career change. Our special emphasis on technology in adult education will enhance your skills even more. You will address not only theory, assessments of adult learning and organizational development strategies, but apply this new knowledge to real-world situations since our project-based degree program is comprehensive. Step up your adult learning environment.
MEd in Elementary Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
Increase your earning power and career options. Earn your degree while you work - our program is project-based and fully online, giving you the ultimate in convenience with no compromise in quality.Developed for licensed educators, the MEd in Elementary Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment prepares educators seeking to advance their professional careers. The MEd in Elementary Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment aligns with the Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI), Colorado Commission on Higher Education (CCHE), and Colorado Department of Education (CDE) professional standards. The CDE and CCHE recognize the high quality of JIU's MEd preparation degrees and have designated JIU as a state-approved program of teacher and principal/administrator preparation. Currently licensed educators find coursework, including capstone courses, designed to augment their professional knowledge, skills, and aptitude. For most states, graduating from an approved program of preparation is an important step toward achieving educator licensure or certification.JIU's MEd in Elementary Curriculum, Assessment, and Instruction degree will enable you to: Develop expertise in curriculum design, instructional strategies, and assessment approaches - all aimed at exceptional student achievement. 36 credit hours are required for graduation.
Doctor of Education in Higher Education and Organizational Change
The program is well suited for current teachers who want to move into administrative roles, education administrators that want to advance, and community college & Bachelor level instructors that want to teach at a higher level. It opens the door to administrative advancement and teaching opportunities at the collegiate level, whether university, community college, for-profit or non-for-profit. This program is intended for practicing professionals who seek to join the higher education community from other professions or who wish to accelerate their career path. The goal of the Doctor of Education in Higher Education and Organizational Change (EdD) degree offered by Benedictine University to produce effective practitioners who can use knowledge to achieve best practice in their areas of service requires mastery of core theory and practice in the entire range of subject areas that is higher education. The content areas are taught by seasoned administrators and managers in the field of higher education. The overarching goal of the program is to develop academic professionals who can help make the critical changes necessary to keep American higher education the best in the world.
MA/Education - Higher Education
Make an impact on our nation's schools with the expertise that derives from an advanced degree. This program could be your pathway to a meaningful career. Choose the Higher Education specialization as part of your Master of Arts in Education degree program if you aspire to teach in a college or university. In this specialization, you will understand the relationships between planning and adult learning at the program, course, and institutional levels. The Higher Education specialization explores factors that affect adult learning, and the organizational cultures that promote or inhibit learning. You will examine assessment, curriculum, and student development in the post-secondary environment. If you are committed to an education career, this program from Ashford University is for you.
Master of Science in Higher Education Administration
Bay Path's Master in Higher Education Administration is intended for administrators, faculty, policy makers, and leaders in higher education who are interested in enhancing their leadership and management capabilities. The program combines courses specific to higher education with management coursework in leadership, finance, marketing, strategy, fundraising, and change management. The coursework focuses on the practical application of core competencies that are critical for effective leadership in higher education. The Master of Science in Higher Education Administration requires the completion of twelve, three-credit courses (36 total hours). All courses are eight weeks long and are offered online only. For individuals seeking preparation for a career in higher education administration, Bay Path College provides a highly flexible and relevant option.
The MS in Higher Education program provides a strong foundation for career advancement, executive and senior level positions, and future doctoral studies. This program is offered by Drexel's School of Education, ranked as one of America's Best Graduate Schools 2010 by U.S.News & World Report. The program prepares students with the knowledge and tools needed for career advancement in the field of higher education. Students will graduate with a primary concentration in Higher Education Administration & Organizational Management and an optional secondary three-course concentration in one of the following five areas: Institutional Research and Planning; Enrollment Management; Academic Development, Financial Management in Higher Education; Technology & Instruction; or Global & International Education. Students that do not choose to pursue a secondary concentration will select three higher education elective courses of their choice.
Doctor of Education - Higher Education Leadership
Learners pursuing the higher education specialization are usually seeking to develop their leadership skills and/or desire to move into faculty roles in higher education. They may wish to pursue a faculty position by continuing their studies at the doctoral level. They may already work at a community college or university and are seeking job advancement.
Today the Ed.D. has
evolved to a terminal degree of choice for educational practitioners.
The online Ed.D. attracts learners who have leadership responsibility
for providing learning/training to others, whether they be in colleges,
PK-12 schools, proprietary organizations, private and public businesses,
or the military. The specialization in Higher Education Leadership
(LHE) offers M.Ed. learners with an opportunity to pursue studies in
higher education. Northcentral University knows that the need for well prepared educational leader leaders has never been greater.
Doctor of Philosophy in Education - Higher Education Leadership
Learners pursuing the Ph.D. in Education have the opportunity to customize and focus their program through their coursework, doctoral research courses and the doctoral dissertation. The specialization in Higher Education Leadership (LHE) offers learners pursuing the doctor of education or doctor of philosophy degrees with an opportunity to pursue studies in higher education. Learners pursuing the higher education specialization are employed as middle-and senior-level administrators (including presidents, vice presidents and deans) and as faculty members in colleges and universities throughout the world. Northcentral University's online Ph.D. in Education program is suitable for learners who want to combine a strong base of theoretical knowledge with an individualized focus to conduct research in and about PK-12, postsecondary and adult learning environments.
Master of Education - Higher Education Leadership
Northcentral University's online Master of Education (M.Ed) program offers M.Ed. learners with an opportunity to pursue studies in higher education. The specialization in Higher Education Leadership (LHE) is suited to learners who want to combine a strong understanding of current theory and practice in education and/or organizational leadership with their personal needs and career focus. Learners pursuing the higher education specialization are usually seeking to develop their leadership skills and/or desire to move into faculty roles in higher education. They may wish to pursue a faculty position by continuing their studies at the doctoral level. They may already work at a community college or university and are seeking job advancement. Coursework may be tailored to complement professional aspirations and interests within the higher education environment.
Doctor of Philosophy in Education (PhD) Instructional Leadership
The program from NorthCentral University provides knowledge in educational leadership research, theory and practices applicable to higher education. Through educational reform and policy development, research and analysis is conducted to identify future directions of global and national higher education focused on educational change.
Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership
Today the Ed.D. has evolved to a terminal degree of choice for educational practitioners. The online Ed.D. attracts learners who have leadership responsibility for providing learning/training to others, whether they be in colleges, proprietary organizations, PK-12 schools, private and public businesses, or the military. Northcentral University knows that the need for well prepared educational leader leaders has never been greater. The specialization in Educational Leadership allows learners to pursue a coherent set of structured learning experiences including traditional coursework, research, and professional practice to achieve learning outcomes. Learners pursuing the specialization in Educational Leadership engage in study related to the setting in which they are interested in working.
Master of Science in Education - Teaching and Learning
Keiser University's Master of Science degree in Education fosters independent learning and enables students to contribute intellectually to the education profession. This program provides teachers and education administrators an intensive study of theory and practice in the field of education. Students complete course work in areas such as assessment and evaluation, governance and decision-making, diversity, curriculum design, and instructional technology. For students specializing in Teaching and Learning, coursework will include Learning Theories, Critical Thinking, Continuous Improvement, and Psychological Basis of Education. Graduates are able to critically analyze and solve problems based on applied research methods and to demonstrate a conceptual understanding of advanced educational theory and practice. All coursework is offered online, giving you the freedom to complete your studies anytime, anywhere.Keiser University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award certificates and degrees at the associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral levels. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Keiser University.
Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction
The program is designed for experienced teachers interested in broadening their professional knowledge and expanding the contributions they make to education, offered through the University's Graduate School of Education. Graduates of this program are better prepared to enhance student learning and make significant contributions to the overall improvement of their schools by analyzing contemporary practices and theories relating to knowledge acquisition. This Program provides experienced practitioners with a broad understanding of curriculum development and an in-depth examination of new instructional techniques. The University of Massachusetts Lowell is pleased to announce that its Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction is now available entirely online.
Master's Degree Program in Reading and Language (M.Ed.)
The program provides aspiring educational leaders a mix of online courses and field experiences that will help them acquire the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors leading to licensure as Reading Specialist, offered through the UMass Lowell Graduate School of Education. The University of Massachusetts Lowell is pleased to announce that its Master's Degree in Reading and Language is now available entirely online.
Master of Education: Teaching - Elementary Education
The Master of Education: Teaching - Elementary Education program provides professional education courses at the graduate level, although students found deficient in a particular content area may need to complete additional undergraduate courses in order to meet state content requirements. The program is designed for post-baccalaureate students who wish to teach a comprehensive curriculum to students in grades PK-6 that prepares students for the 21st century and ensures that equal education opportunities exist for all learners. Through the state of West Virginia in Elementary Education, candidates will complete both a master's degree and be eligible to receive certification. Should candidates not complete co-requisite course requirements, they may still complete the Master of Education: Teaching - Elementary Education degree, but may not be eligible for a West Virginia teaching certificate. Applicants are encouraged to submit their official undergraduate transcripts for review prior to starting courses. The Elementary Education program also includes fieldwork and student teaching on school sites. All courses other than the student teaching are offered online. This West Virginia State approved program is aligned with Interstate National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), and New Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (INTASC) standards.
Master of Arts in Education - Supervisor of Special Education
The Master of Arts in Education – Supervisor of Special Education meets the requirements for Administrative and Supervisory Certification in Nebraska. This program is designed to provide the necessary background to serve as a Supervisor of Special Education. Students pursuing certification in other states must check with their State Department of Education for certification. The University of Nebraska at Kearney offers affordable tuition to out-of-state online students. For 2009-10, resident graduate tuition is $198.25 per credit hour (fees are additional); non-resident graduate online tuition is $323.75 per credit hour.