Degrees for Education

Antioch’s Master of Arts in Education with Library Media is designed to provide you with an opportunity to complete the state’s library media endorsement as well as pursue a specific area of study in school library research. You are encouraged to contribute to this important and fast-changing field of research as you complete the master’s project in your area of interest.

This program is offered in collaboration with Mansfield University in Pennsylvania, a pioneer in the development and delivery of online library media courses for teachers. This hybrid model program, consisting of face-to-face and online courses, is currently offered on site in Tacoma.

The qualifications for acceptance into the program are listed on Antioch’s general M.A. in Education page.

Program Degree Requirements: M.A.Ed. with Library Media

The program consists of two primary areas of study for a total of 48.5 credits which include:
School library media graduate coursework (28.5 credits)
Research and inquiry sequence coursework (16 credits)
Independent study or elective (4 credits)

Click the Curriculum tab for specific course descriptions and syllabi.

Before completing the program, you must pass the Praxis II (Library Media: Content Knowledge test #10310). In addition, you must submit the program-required digital portfolio of evidence of competency. Information regarding the library media competencies are posted on the OPSI website (”Library Media”). Final requirement includes documentation of targeted observation and library field work.

Library Media Endorsement Coursework (28.5 credits):
The endorsement program provides competency-based coursework designed to expand your skills and knowledge in library media including cutting-edge technology courses and course content addressing the role libraries play in supporting students’ critical learning. You need to complete five courses with Antioch University Seattle (15 quarter credits), provided on-site in Tacoma, and three online courses from Mansfield University (9 semester credits). Each course is associated with competencies required by Washington. You complete endorsement requirements in 28.5 quarter credits.

Research and Inquiry Sequence Coursework (16 credits):
The sequence of courses designed around the master’s project begins with the Inquiry and Research that introduces all research models with emphasis on qualitative research. This course is followed by Inquiry Proposal where you will begin the literature review and research question. Next, during the Inquiry Development of quarter three, you will determine methodology and begin the project. You may take one quarter or more for completion of the project and finally, you record and defend your results in Inquiry Report.

You may complete the full Master of Arts in Education with Library Media in 18 months; however, students typically take two years to complete the degree

Martin Methodist College’s Division of Education is dedicated to the development of education professionals that are prepared to participate in professional, social, and technological change; who are committed to lifelong learning, service, and continuing professional development through inquiry and reflective practice; and who work in partnership with a range of constituents to effect change at the local level.

As required by the Tennessee State Department of Education, the Division of Education offers the bachelor’s degree in specific major fields with licensure to teach in grades 7-12. The Secondary Teacher Education Program (STEP) was approved by the state department in April, 2002 and recommended its first students for licensure in 2003 in the English and biology licensure programs. Since that time, the program has continued to grow and make improvements. The STEP offers a progressive education with a liberal arts foundation that meets all of the Tennessee Department of Education Standards and Guidelines for licensure in grades 7-12 currently in the disciplines of english, biology, history and business. Graduates qualify for the status of highly qualified and are eligible to be recommended for an apprentice licensure from the State of Tennessee Department of Education. As with all education programs of the college, the STEP is a professional program requiring formal application and approval granted for admission into the program. Admission requirements are specified on the Division of Education page and in the college catalog.

Educators Engaged in Growth

Greetings! We are glad you have chosen to visit us and learn about the Indiana University Southeast’s School of Education.

We are accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and the Indiana Office of Educator Licensing and Development. (Recently renamed from the Indiana Professional Standards Board)

The mission of the Indiana University Southeast School of Education is to develop high quality, caring professionals who are leaders in the continuous transformation of schools within a diverse society.

We are committed to providing the highest quality pre-service teacher preparation and advanced programs in the nation.

To get a better sense of how we function and what guides our beliefs and practices, please explore our About Education page. You will learn what we believe about teaching and learning, the knowledge and skills we expect our candidates to demonstrate, and the assessments we expect our candidates to successfully meet.

If you do not find answers to your questions, please contact us at the numbers provided on this site. If you have questions for me please, contact me at glomurra@ius.edu.

Major Requirements
Foundation Courses (21-22 credits)

Students are required to complete at least 12 credits in the foundation area (including two history and two non-history courses) for admission to the Urban Teacher Program.

The following three courses are required:
GEOG 201 Introduction to Geography
POL 101 Introduction to American Government and Politics
SSCI 100 Introduction to Social Science

Choose three of the following history courses:
HIST 101 The American Past: To 1865
HIST 102 The American Past: From 1865
HIST 103 World History I: Patterns of Civilization to 1500
HIST 104 World History II: The Modern World, 1500 to the Present

Choose one of the following courses:
ECON 201 Macroeconomics or
SSCI 301 Politics, Markets and Society

Core Courses for the Major (22-24 credits)

Choose one of the following courses:
ANTH 302 Gender and Culture or
HIST 394 Comparative Women’s History

Choose one of the following courses:
ETHS 302 Immigration in the New World
ETHS 309 The Color of Public Policy
ETHS 311 Understanding Racial and Ethnic Groups in the United States

Choose one of the following courses:
ETHS 232 American Indians in Minnesota
ETHS 332 Contemporary Native North America

Both of the following courses are required:
HIST 301 Historical Interpretation
POL 321 World Politics

Capstone Course

Students are required to complete at least 30 credits in the major before taking the following required course:
SSCI 401 Social Studies Capstone

Teaching Licensure Grades 5-12

Students completing the teaching major who wish to earn Minnesota Teaching Licensure for secondary education (grades 5-12) can do so by completing additional course work through the university’s Urban Teacher Program. Please note that the university’s Education Department has the primary responsibility for recommending students for licensure. For more information, visit the Grades 5-12 licensure for Urban Secondary Education page in the catalog.

Major Requirements
Prerequisites
MATH 115 College Algebra or
MATH 120 Precalculus

Requirements (45 total credits)

Foundation Courses (10 credits)
BIOL 111 General Biology I and Lab
BIOL 112 General Biology II and Lab
Core Courses (27 credits)
CHEM 111 General Chemistry I and Lab
GEOL 110 Introduction to Earth Sciences
PHYS 101 Introduction to Astronomy
PHYS 110 Introduction to Physical Science

(Choose one)
BIOL 310 Ecology, or
BIOL 315 Limnology, or
BIOL 320 Ecosystem/Global Ecology

(Choose one)
BIOL 301 Genetics, or
BIOL 303 Cell Biology and Histology, or
BIOL 304 Molecular Biology, or
BIOL 311 Plant Physiology, or
BIOL 330 Biology of Microorganisms, or
CHEM 301 Biochemistry
Teaching Methods (8 credits)
SCED 445 The Practice of Science
SCED 450 Middle/High School Science Methods for Urban Schools

Teaching Licensure Grades 5-12

Students completing the teaching major who wish to earn Minnesota Teaching Licensure for secondary education (grades 5-12) can do so by completing additional course work through the university’s Urban Teacher Program. Please note that the university’s Education Department has the primary responsibility for recommending students for licensure. For more information, visit the Grades 5-12 licensure for Urban Secondary Education page in the catalog.

Major Requirements
Prerequisites (credits do not count toward major)
COMM 103
WRIT 121, 131 or 132
WRIT 231, 261, 271 or WMNS 231
Content Area Courses (32+ credits)
Completing 8 or more credits from among any of the following courses is required for admission into the Urban Teacher Program (UTP). Students may enroll in any courses prior to UTP admission.
LIT 300 Literary Analysis
LIT 332 Adolescent Literatures
WRIT 251 Intro to Creative Writing or
WRIT 331 Writing in Your Major
LING 316 Nature of Language or
LING 326 Language and Culture

Choose one of the following in diverse literatures
LIT 312 Women Writers
LIT 345 Urban Working-class Literature
LIT 361 African-American Literature
LIT 362 Black Women Writers
LIT 363 American Indian Literature

Choose two of the following in classic literatures
LIT 341 American Literature (Beginnings–1870)
LIT 342 American Literature (1870–Present)
LIT 371 English Literature (Beginnings–1800)
LIT 372 English Literature (1800–Present)
LIT 377 Shakespeare

Choose one of the following in communication (3-4credits)
COMM 231 Interpersonal Communication
COMM 333 Intercultural Communication
COMM 351 Communication in Work Groups
Choose one elective: Any 300+ level course (3-4 credits) in Literature, Humanities, Reading or Writing.

Teaching Licensure Grades 5-12
Students completing the teaching major who wish to earn Minnesota Teaching Licensure for secondary education (grades 5-12) can do so by completing additional course work through the university’s Urban Teacher Program. Please note that the university’s Education Department has the primary responsibility for recommending students for licensure. For more information, visit the Grades 5-12 licensure for Urban Secondary Education page in the catalog.

We are accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and the Indiana Office of Educator Licensing and Development. (Recently renamed from the Indiana Professional Standards Board)

The mission of the Indiana University Southeast School of Education is to develop high quality, caring professionals who are leaders in the continuous transformation of schools within a diverse society.

We are committed to providing the highest quality pre-service teacher preparation and advanced programs in the nation.

To get a better sense of how we function and what guides our beliefs and practices, please explore our About Education page. You will learn what we believe about teaching and learning, the knowledge and skills we expect our candidates to demonstrate, and the assessments we expect our candidates to successfully meet.