Business Education with Initial Certification, MEd

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 master’s 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 credit hours business math/finance/accounting/business statistics; 3 credit hours marketing/management; an additional 6 credit from curriculum covered by topics of: economics/ technology/ programming/information sciences.