The School of Education at ɬÀï·¬ offers master's degree programs for those interested in leadership and teaching positions in many fields and levels of education. Whether you want to enhance your teacher or administrator knowledge through a Master of Education degree, or you are interested in earning teaching certification through the Master of Arts in Teaching degree, there is a program for you.
Benefits
What distinguishes SPU's master's degree programs?
- Expert faculty with a desire to help students succeed.
- A wide range of options, including full-time intensive programs, part-time programs designed for working professionals, and a program that can be earned entirely online.
- A focus—shaped by SPU's Christian worldview—on equipping educators of both competence and character, who help to bring hope into the lives of children, young ɬÀï·¬, families, and communities.
- Graduates who are some of the most sought-after educators in the region.
Master of Education Degree
The Master of Education degree at SPU builds upon undergraduate coursework and professional experience. As a student in an MEd program at SPU, you will gain
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understanding of the forces that shape the American educational system, including historical, social, economic, legal, political, and technological forces;
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knowledge and application of teaching theories in schools and related settings;
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knowledge in your professional specialization, including literature, research, and trends;
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effective communication skills, both oral and written;
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ability to access, evaluate, apply, and contribute to the research and literature of education;
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appreciation of cultural and individual diversity.
Degrees
Master of Education (MEd) in Educational Leadership
The MEd in Educational Leadership is a program for those who want to earn a master's degree concurrently with either a Principal Certificate or Program Administrator Certificate. (It is also possible to earn a Principal Certificate or Program Administrator Certificate only.)
Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)
The MAT is a two-year part-time program that enables students to earn both a Residency Teacher Certificate and a master's degree concurrently.
Accelerated Master of Arts in Teaching (AMAT)
AMAT is a one-year intensive program for individuals with an undergraduate degree who want to earn both teaching certification and a Master of Arts degree in Teaching (MAT) concurrently.
Accelerated Master in Teaching Math and Science (AMTMS)
The AMTMS is designed for ɬÀï·¬ who want to earn a Residency Teacher Certificate with a mathematics or science endorsement concurrently with a master's degree.
Master’s of Education in Curriculum & Instruction
ɬÀï·¬’s MEd in Curriculum and Instruction provides five pathways for teachers to bolster their instructional expertise and leadership capacity.