Program code: MEDU-MED
The MEDU is an online program that prepares students to assume leadership roles in contemporary school communities. In order to meet individual professional goals, students select a specialization area to build and apply practical expertise.
Students complete five, three-credit courses (15 credits) of core coursework followed by 15-18 credits in one of four specializations.
Business Education Specialization
This 30-credit program is structured to address the educational needs of several types of graduate students who enter and proceed through the program. The program’s integrated curriculum is designed to prepare educators to be more effective and innovative in the classroom, in the school systems, and in their own communities. This program is designed to teach in a hybrid and online format, allowing for flexibility for professionals seeking a masters degree.
This program is designed for individuals who seek to become K-12 certified in Business Education. The program requires a culminating event of student teaching for 14 weeks in a K-12 school system, completion of all PDE required tests, and successful completion of all classes with a 3.0 GPA.
Pre-requisites for entering this program: Include 6cr. Math classes, 6cr. English classes (current pre-requisite) at the undergraduate level. Additionally, 12 credit hours completed in undergraduate or graduate business-related curriculum in the following manner: 3 cr hours business math/finance/accounting/business statistics; 3 cr hours marketing/management; an additional 6 cr from curriculum covered by topics of: economics/ technology/ programming/information sciences.
Career and Technical Administration Specialization
This 33-credit program is structured to address the educational needs of several types of graduate students who enter and proceed through the program. The integrated curriculum is designed to prepare individuals to assume an administrative role at a career and technical center (CTC) where they are responsible for long-range planning, promoting community involvement, providing for sound business and financial management, and providing facilities and state-of-the-art equipment.
Completion of this program will provide individuals with both Pennsylvania certification as a career and technical administrator and the master’s credential. It is offered in a blended format with most of the instruction completed online and utilizing video conferencing, allowing for flexibility for professionals seeking a master’s degree.
The program includes 500 hours of authentic simulation and field or internship experiences which are embedded throughout the program. This requires students to work closely with a CTC administrator to complete the experiences or course assignments in a real-life setting. This approach allows students to gain valuable field experience every step of the way, all while learning the related theory.
This program is designed to be completed in two years. Completion of all PDE required tests and successful completion of all classes with a 3.0 GPA are also required.
Admission Criteria:
Meet the admissions requirements of the School of Graduate Studies and Research.
Letter of support from career and technical administrator indicating willingness to assist candidate with field experiences.
Resume indicating a minimum of three years of relevant professional experience in a Career and Technical Education School.
Developmental Education Specialization
This online program uses an integrated curriculum to prepare educators to be more effective and innovative in the classroom. The Developmental Education track prepares individuals to work with post-secondary learners served by developmental education programs in universities, community colleges, and other educational institutions or entities. Successful graduates will be equipped with the ability, knowledge, and skills to apply research-based theory to instructional and leadership practices in the field of developmental education, as defined by nationally recognized organizations, such as the National Association for Student Success and the National Center for Developmental Education. Coursework is centered on the following:
Understanding the historical perspective of the need for developmental education
Theories and research in student development
Strategies for effective teaching, advising, and assessment of learners in developmental programs
Designing and implementing developmental programs
Instruction and Learning Specialization
The 30-credit M.Ed. in Education, Instruction and Learning, specialization is designed for K-12 teachers and other professionals who are seeking an advanced degree in education. Coursework will target human learning and development, the effective implementation of educational technologies, working with diverse populations of learners, assessment and assessment-informed instruction, and school law and negotiations.
This program is fully online and can be completed in an academic year (i.e., Fall, Spring, and Summer).
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