Degrees for Education

The proposal of course of Postgraduate in Animation and Education is part of a dynamic enlarged due to the Training Project Department of Education Science and Heritage, the University Portucalense Infante D. Henry aiming to establish ways of support of a science that, in Portugal, starting to be significant and strategic  of the Animation in collaboration with education - and to which the existing training is not at all enough.
The University has been a pioneer in Portucalense creation of training for some areas of art, so, again, a proposal an area of great interest to the formation of specialists in that field. Following the dynamics of training, it is therefore of great relevance to establish a post-graduate professionals who qualify working in animation at of education and socio-educational institutions. It is thus giving students a training in the active intervention area, preparing them for professional practice sensitive to current needs. Demand, therefore, offer a course of training and research that has as main objectives the implementation of an interdisciplinary perspective, multi-professional reference and matching needs to structure and adaptation of system itself.

It is a challenging yet exciting time for educators at all levels. The need for highly qualified teachers in early childhood and elementary classrooms is tremendous. The Elementary/Early Childhood Education Department, in collaboration with multiple departments in Education and Arts & Sciences, provides high quality, NCATE accredited programs for students leading to K-6 teaching certification, teaching endorsements, and graduate degrees in Curriculum and Instruction.

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Core Courses
ED5007 - Foundations of Educational Leadership - 6 quarter credits
ED5501 - Assessment and Improvement of Instruction - 4 quarter credits
ED5500 - Standards-Based Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment - 4 quarter credits
ED5503 - Classroom Management Strategies - 4 quarter credits
ED5504 - Strategies for Eliminating the Achievement Gap - 4 quarter credits
Specialization Courses
ED5006 - Survey of Research Methodology - 4 quarter credits
ED5533 - Curriculum Mapping: Reflection and Practice - 4 quarter credits
ED5534 - Instruction and Assessment: Theory and Practice - 4 quarter credits
ED5535 - Collaboration for the Improvement of Curriculum and Instruction - 4 quarter credits
ED5540 - Master’s Practicum in Curriculum and Instruction - 6 quarter credits
ED7538 - Curriculum and Instruction: Program Evaluation - 4 quarter credits

Master of Science in Education: Literacy Programs

The programs in literacy are designed to prepare either prospective or experienced educators to effectively teach and develop literacy skills in children that are essential for success in school and in life-long learning.

A primary aim of the literacy programs is to develop proficiency in providing instruction and assessment in literacy. Another aim is to develop proficiency in organizing and enhancing literacy programs in cooperation and collaboration with other school personnel that results in creating instructional environments that maximize literacy skills in all children.

Literacy (Birth-grade 6) (qualifying for Initial/Professional Certification)

The role of the literacy specialist within the school involves instruction, assessment and leadership that contribute to the development of student reading/writing/thinking/listening in all phases of learning. This program is, therefore, designed for people who already hold New York State certification for teaching, whether provisional/initial or permanent/professional. A minimum of 34 credits is required, including 28 credits of graduate study that must be taken in literacy education. A college supervised practicum in teaching literacy is also required for the literacy certificate.

Successful completion of the program will lead to a Master of Science in Education in Literacy. In addition, successful candidates will be eligible for an initial/professional certificate in Literacy.

Literacy (Birth-grade 6) & Special Education (1-6) (qualifying for initial/professional certification)

This program is designed for people who already hold New York State certification in elementary/childhood education, whether provisional or permanent. A minimum of 43 credits is required. A college supervised practicum in teaching literacy is also required for the literacy certificate.

Successful completion of the program will lead to a Master of Science in Education in Literacy (birth to grade 6) and Special Education (grades 1-6). In addition, successful candidates will be recommended for New York State certification in Literacy (birth to grade 6) and Special Education (grades 1-6).

Literacy (Birth–grade 6) Certification Program

This program is designed for people who already hold New York State certification for teaching, a master’s degree in education and are seeking certification in literacy. Candidates may apply for admittance to the core courses leading to a recommendation for certification upon completing the requirements.

A minimum of 28 credits is required for the Certification Program in Literacy. The Graduate Coordinator must approve any requests for satisfaction of these requirements based on prior credits.

WSU Spokane, in collaboration with WSU Pullman, is pleased to offer two master’s degrees with specialization in Curriculum and Instruction. The specialization offers students rigorous and highly individually tailored programs of study. The degree programs are designed for students with bachelor degrees who have an interest in deepening their knowledge in a specific content area (in or outside the College of Education) as well as educational research in curriculum and instruction. The specialization emphasizes applying research, theory, and evidence-based practices to improve education. The Ed.M. degree in Curriculum and Instruction works nicely with the WSU Professional Certification Program for teachers, and offers several avenues for study on the Spokane campus including online coursework in the areas of literacy and special education.

The unique mission in the College of Education (COE) is the preparation and development of effective and reflective professional educators who think critically and analytically, and who are transformative practitioners and learner advocates for children functioning in global environments. The COE emphasizes efficient and successful teaching practices, policies, and procedures to enhance and support the academic achievement and social development of all Pre K-12 students. The commitment and responsibility of the College of Education are based upon a conceptual framework (Reflective Practitioners for Global Environments) that manifests a performance-based paradigm to ensure the teaching practices of professional practitioners who are instructional leaders, continuous assessors technologically astute practitioners, reflective professionals, and advocates for diversity and collaboration.

The mission of the Educational Leadership Program is to prepare professionals to meet educational challenges and opportunities and provide enlightened and competent leadership in a rapidly changing society. Graduates of our programs emerge as highly qualified professionals and agents for change in their communities.

The Educational Leadership Program develops candidates who will:
Provide leadership marked by the participation/ collaboration of staff and community stakeholders;
Confront difficult ethical decisions; and
Engage in critical inquiry about education and its relationship to society.

The Educational Leadership Program provides:
Faculty who are effective educational leaders and practitioners;
A flexible class schedule for working students;
Weekend classes and online class discussions
A commitment to the professional growth of students;
A sensitivity to adult learning styles; and
A cohort structure that leverages group support for progress towards program completion.

The Teacher Education Office is the administrative office that is the liaison between the state certification requirements and the College’s teacher education programs and all other programs that lead to certification in the field of education.

The Teacher Education Office works closely with the Graduate Studies Office, the Outreach Coordinator’s Office, and the faculty from the Elementary Education, Special Education, Early Childhood, Secondary, and K-12 programs. This collaboration helps to ensure a successful teacher preparation experience for each student that meets certification requirements and state, regional, and national accreditation standards.

Degree of Musical Education at Institut Universitaire De Formation Des Maitres Nord Pas De Calais

The training of student teachers PLC1 is the first year of their training IUFM in continuity with the teaching at university and in the context of years of training in case of success CAPES. This year training is aimed at both the preparation of competitive examination and awareness of the teaching profession. The preparation of CAPES Education and Choral Music is organized in collaboration between the university and IUFM (Lille 3). The university shall provide the preparation of written and oral, with the exception of the oral test on file, called “didactic” (EOD). It IUFM that supports it.

BS in Biology Secondary School Teaching at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis

The mission of the Indiana University School of Education at IUPUI is to offer challenging undergraduate and graduate programs that prepare reflective, caring, and highly skilled professionals for diverse educational settings. Through on-going collaboration and interdisciplinary partnerships, we are dedicated to advancing teaching and learning practices, informing educational theory and research, and influencing state and federal education policy.

Degree Curriculum: Bachelor of Science as posted in Student Bulletin
General requirements as posted in Student Bulletin
General requirements for School of Education