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• Completion of Graduation Application
Applications must be received by the Office of
the University Registrar no later than the
announced dates. Candidates should check with
the Office of the University Registrar to determine
the appropriate dates.
Note:
It is the student’s responsibility to be sure
that all prerequisite, course and degree require-
ments are met. Students must also petition any
changes to the curriculum as outlined in this cat-
alog at least one semester prior to graduation.
Time Limit
The time limitation for completion of all require-
ments is six years measured from the date a stu-
dent begins coursework in the
M.Ed. program.
Educational Administration Concentration
The
M.Ed.(Educational Administration) is
designed to provide professional growth opportu-
nities for Christian educators in the field of
Christian school educational leadership. Students
are prepared to assume leadership roles in
Christian day, missionary, international or national
overseas schools.
The curriculum for this concentration provides
opportunities to develop knowledge, skills and
dispositions in the broad scope of Christian
school administrative responsibilities. These
include leadership theory, school law, financial
principles, faculty and staff supervision, data–
informed decision making, strategic planning and
development.
Students must complete 12 hours of
founda-
tions
courses, 12 hours of
core
courses, and 12
hours of
concentration
courses.
•
M.Ed.Foundations Courses ..................................12
EDU 5331 Understanding the Learner
1
..................3
EDU 5444 Transformational Education ..................3
EDU 6231 History and Philosophy of
Education
1
..............................................3
EDU 7300 Biblical Foundations for
Curriculum
1
............................................3
•
M.Ed. Core Courses................................................12
EDU 5430 Authentic Assessment
1
........................3
EDU 5485 Education Technology
1
..........................3
EDU 6110 Curriculum Development and
Instruction
1
............................................3
EDU 6490 Educational Research
1
..........................3
•
M.Ed. Concentration Courses ..............................12
EDU 5141 Introduction to Christian School
Education – Administration..................3
OR
EDU 5115 Educational Administration ................3
EDU 5515 Institutional Advancement ....................3
EDU 5525 Law and Personnel ................................3
EDU 6425 Supervision of Instruction
1
....................3
Total Required Hours ..................................36 hours
1
This course is also available in online.
Internship Guidelines
Students without administrative experience must
successfully complete an internship. Student
internships should be arranged through the ACSI
internship program. Exceptions must be by
approval of the program director. Register for
EDU 6940 Internship in Educational
Administration if credit is desired.
Curriculum and Instruction Concentration
The
M.Ed. (Curriculum and Instruction) is
designed to provide professional growth opportu-
nities for Christian educators. Students are pre-
pared to assume leadership roles as master
teacher, curriculum developer and instructional
supervisor in Christian school settings.
The curriculum for this concentration provides
opportunities to develop knowledge, skills and
dispositions in curriculum theory, instructional
strategies and supervision principles. A student
may choose a curriculum with an individualized
concentration.
Students must complete 12 hours of
founda-
tions
courses, 12 hours of
core
courses, and 12
hours of
concentration
courses.
•
M.Ed. Foundations Courses ..................................12
EDU 5331 Understanding the Learner
1
..................3
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