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2012-2013 Graduate Programs Academic Catalog
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Overview
The Master of Education (
M.Ed.) graduates com-
plete a concentration in one of the following two
areas:
• Educational Administration
• Curriculum and Instruction
The Master of Education (
M.Ed.) prepares prac-
ticing educators for Christian school administra-
tive and instructional leadership positions in the
United States and around the world. The program
is designed to be completed in two to four years,
through a combination of online and campus
courses. A year-round option may be available
depending on the program track. Students
should consult with the
M.Ed. program director or
advisor in planning their degree programs. This
program leads to the appropriate Association of
Christian Schools International (ACSI) profession-
al certificate.
Objectives
Outcome 1.
Develop
competency in content
so that the
candidate:
a. Demonstrates the ability to apply the principles
of a Christian philosophy throughout all educa-
tional endeavors.
b. Demonstrates the ability to apply the principles
of biblical foundations of curriculum, teaching
and learning theory, and the nature and needs
of the learner.
c. Demonstrates an intentionality to create a cli-
mate conducive for spiritual transformation
within the learning community.
Outcome 2.
Develop
proficiency in skills to promote
learning for all students
so that the candidate:
a. Demonstrates the ability to employ research
procedures and technology to solve problems
within the classroom and school.
b. Demonstrates the ability to apply measure-
ment theory in assessing student learning out-
comes.
c. Demonstrates the ability to foster a nurturing
school culture that enhances student learning,
including consideration of the diverse nature
and needs of the child, family and community.
Outcome 3.
Develop
commitment to professionalism
so
that the candidate:
a. Demonstrates a commitment to the enduring
elements of Christian education and can artic-
ulate them for diverse audiences.
b. Demonstrates a commitment to biblical and
professional character traits.
c. Demonstrates a commitment to the profes-
sional role of a Christian school educator
which includes being a lifelong learner, collab-
orating with other professionals and communi-
ty members, reflecting and gaining from
experiences, and valuing effective communica-
tion.
Admission Requirements
Students must fulfill specific admission and expe-
rience criteria (see
M.Ed. Admissions for detailed
information).
Residency Requirements
Course credits earned at another institution may
be counted toward the
M.Ed. degree, but the
majority of the course credits required for the
degree must be taken at CIU. Transfer credit
must be approved by the student’s advisor and
the dean. Additional policies governing transfer
credit are outlined in the Admissions section of
this catalog.
Graduation Requirements
• Completion of 36 hours of specified course-
work with a minimum GPA of 2.70 and no
grade lower than a “C”
• Completion of content area and Bible/theology
prerequisites courses
• If not a current administrator, completion of the
ACSI internship program
MASTER OF EDUCATION