2016-2017 Graduate Catalog 
    
    Apr 19, 2024  
2016-2017 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

MS in Education


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Upon completion of this program, a student receives a Master of Science in Education degree.

Total Credits: 39


Electives - Credits: 12


Elective courses may be clustered to form a specialization or taken in a cross-disciplinary configuration to meet individual needs.

  • Education Electives Credits: 12
    (Education electives have a prefix of ECH, EDL, EDU, HPE, TSL, or SPE)

Teacher Certification


Coursework needed for PA or ACSI instructional certificates will be determined on an individual basis, depending on previous college work. Certification is separate from the MS in Education degree, but may be completed simultaneously.

Certification is available in the following areas: 

  • Elementary/Early Childhood PK-4 (PA/ACSI)
  • Elementary/Middle Level 4-8 (PA/ACSI)
  • Preschool-Kindergarten (ACSI only)
  • PK-12 Health/Physical Education (PA/ACSI)
  • PK-12 Music (PA/ACSI)
  • K-12 Bible (ACSI only)
  • Secondary Education:
    • Social Studies/History minor (PA/ACSI)
    • Mathematics (PA/ACSI)
    • English (PA/ACSI)
    • Bible and History (ACSI only)

Bible/Theology Courses - Credits: 6


Advance standing may be granted for Bible/Theology credits earned at an accredited Bible college, Christian liberal arts college or university, or seminary. Credits will be granted on a course-by-course basis.

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