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A S T E R O F

D U C A T I O N

Overview

The Master of Education

(M.Ed.

) prepares practicing educators for Christian school administrative and

instructional leadership posit

ions i

n the United States and around the world. The program may be completed in

two to f

our ye

ars through a

combi

nation of online and on-campus courses. The program may also be completed

entirely

online

. A year-round option may be available depending on the program track. Students should consult

with the

M.Ed

. program di

rector

or their advisors in planning their degree programs. This program leads to the

appropri

ate As

sociation of

Christ

ian Schools International (ACSI) professional certificate.

The Ma

ster of

Education

(M.Ed.

) graduates complete a concentration in either Curriculum and Instruction or

Educational Administration

Objectives

Develop competency in content so the candidate:

Demonstrates the ability to apply the principles of a Christian philosophy throughout all educational

endeavors.

Demonstrates the ability to apply the principles of biblical foundations of curriculum, teaching and

learning theory, and the nature and needs of the learner.

Demonstrates an intentionality to create a climate conducive for spiritual transformation within the

learning community.

Develop proficiency in skills to promote learning for all students so the candidate:

Demonstrates the ability to employ research procedures and technology to solve problems within the

classroom and school.

Demonstrates the ability to apply measurement theory in assessing student learning outcomes.

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.

Develop commitment to professionalism so the candidate:

Demonstrates a commitment to the enduring elements of Christian education and can articulate them

for diverse audiences.

Demonstrates a commitment to biblical and professional character traits.

Demonstrates a commitment to the professional role of a Christian school educator, which includes

being a lifelong learner, collaborating with other professionals and community members, reflecting and

gaining from experiences, and valuing effective communication.

Admission Requirements

In addition to satisfying the general admissions requirements of the university, students applying to the

M.Ed.

must

satisfy the following requirements:

Evidence of ability to successfully pursue an academic program. Students must have a minim

um 2.7

GPA

for their most recent degree obtained or submit an official GRE with test scores above the 50th percentile

(verbal and quantitative) and a minimum rating of 3.5 on

the a

nalytical writing section. The exam must

have been taken within the last five years.

Previous experience in education. Students applying to the

M.Ed

. program can satisfy this requirement by

verifying either two years of classroom experience, a curre

nt teac

hing certificate, an undergraduate degree

in education, or a minimum of two years in educational adm

inistr

ation.

Foundational knowledge in Bible and theology. This requirement is satisfied by one of the following:

An undergraduate degree in Bible (from a Bible college or Christian liberal arts college or university)

A Bible certificate

A total of 30 semester hours of coursework in Bible and theology

A minimum of nine semester hours of specific Bible/theology courses. It is recommended that these

courses be taken before admission to the College of Education, but they must be completed prior to

application for graduation. Courses may be at either the undergraduate or the graduate level.

Candidates must have at least three hours of coursework from each of the following three areas: Bible

survey, Biblical hermeneutics (interpretation), and theology.

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