MEd
Master of Education
Description
The Master of Education (M.Ed.) program is designed for educators seeking to enhance their knowledge and teaching skills to advance their careers in the field of education. This comprehensive program offers two specialized concentrations, each preparing graduates to meet the diverse challenges and opportunities in today's educational environments. The program provides a rigorous academic foundation combined with practical applications in educational settings. Coursework covers current trends in education, educational leadership, curriculum development, instructional strategies, assessment and evaluation, educational research, and technology integration.
The program does not provide a state licensure option.
Curriculum and Instruction Concentration
The Curriculum and Instruction concentration is designed for the elementary teacher, secondary teacher, or school administrator who desires to elevate their professional capacity to effectively design, implement, and assess curricular and instructional strategies in a variety of classroom settings.
Educational Leadership Concentration
The Educational Leadership concentration is designed for the educational professional that desires to be equipped for the various facets associated with school administration. This program includes requirements that are applicable to a variety of school settings.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate an advanced knowledge of strategies, issues, and trends associated with effective school environments
- Develop, implement, and assess educational strategies that reflect best curricular and organizational practices while meeting a variety of legal and accreditation requirements
- Lead in the design, implementation, and assessment of effective learning environments for a diverse student population
- Integrate technologies appropriate for personal productivity, school-wide communication, instructional enhancement, and student development
- Critically evaluate and communicate educational topics to faculty to reflect current research and contemporary trends
Admissions Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in education or related discipline from a recognized institution
- Credentials earned outside of the US must be evaluated by an approved agency
- GPA of 2.5 or higher
- Academic aptitude and 3+ years education experience evidenced by a professional evaluation, Vita form, and references. The admissions office may request satisfactory GRE scores to supplement these requirements.
- Official transcripts from all previously attended institutions
- Completed application with Carolina University
Graduation Requirements
- Shall have maintained a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5;
- Shall have passed all courses in the curriculum and made a C or better professional core courses;
- Shall have completed at least nine of the final 12 hours with Carolina University.
Courses
Professional Core (21 Credit Hours)
Electives (Choose 6 Credit Hours)
Concentration Courses (9 Credit Hours; Choose One Area)
Curriculum and Instruction
Educational Leadership
Students in the Educational Leadership concentration will also choose one course with an LEA prefix.