Degrees for Education

Candidates seeking secondary education certification must major in one of the
following areas of study.
English-Language Arts
Mathematics
Science: Biology
Social Science: History

In addition to major content courses, candidates seeking secondary education
certification must complete the following professional education sequence:

Core Professional Education Courses:EDUC 121 Instructional Technology 3
EDUC 200 Transfer Seminar (for candidates who transfer EDUC 210 only) 1
EDUC 210 Teaching in a Diverse Society 3
EDUC 211 Beginning Field Experience 1
EDUC 220 Educational Psychology 3
EDUC 230 Survey of the Exceptional Individual 3
EDUC 250 History and Philosophy of Education 3
EDUC 360 Psychology and Development of the Middle School Child 3

Program Specific Pedagogical Studies:
Professional Semester IEDUC 365 Middle School Philosophy, Curriculum and Instruction 3
EDUC 391 Discipline and Classroom Management 2
EDUC 390 Secondary Intermediate Field Experience 2
XXXX 390
Methods of Teaching in the Secondary School
(Biology, English/Language Arts, History, and Mathematics) 3
EDUC 380 Reading and Writing in the Content Area 3

Professional Semester IIEDUC 476 Professional Growth Seminar 1
EDUC 480 Secondary Advanced Field Experience (6-12) 12

Anna Maria’s Master of Education program is for adults with a baccalaureate degree who want to become licensed teachers and teachers who want to earn their Professional Teacher License. Anna Maria College offers four Master Degree programs that will qualify graduates for the Initial Teacher License in Early Childhood Pre-K-2, Elementary 1-6, Visual Arts Pre-K-8 and 5-12, and Reading Specialist.

Master of Education with Initial Teacher License Preparation
To earn a master’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Visual Arts, or English Language Arts, students must complete a combined total of 13 courses that include requirements for Initial Teacher License Preparation and core courses required to complete the Master Degree. Required courses for teacher licensure preparation include:

One course in human development (child or adolescent depending on license)
One course in special needs
Methods courses for each subject area (to include field placement)
Initial License Teaching Practicum
Initial License Teaching Seminar

Professional Teacher License - Master of Education, English Language Arts
Anna Maria College’s Master of Education, English Language Arts degree fulfills the requirements for the Professional Teacher License in Early Childhood Pre-K-2 and Elementary 1-6. Students must complete an ELA curriculum concentration of four courses required for the license, five core courses to include assessment and research in ELA, and three electives. Curriculum concentration courses include:

Literature Based Language Arts
Language Acquisition and Early Literacy
Reading in the Content Areas
Theory and Research in Reading
Diagnosis and Correction of Reading Difficulties
Writing in the Elementary Classroom
Sign Language and ELL in the Heterogeneous Classroom

Students may add additional requirements to include Literature for Young Adults, a practicum, and seminar to qualify for the Initial Teacher License as a Reading Specialist.

Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies Program
Students may pursue a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies (CAGS) in English Language Arts after earning a Master Degree. The CAGS is a course of focused study consisting of at least eight upper level graduate courses. The plan of study is based on students’ previous academic record, professional goals, and academic interest.

Major in Liberal Arts or Sciences for Early

Childhood Students pursuing licensure in Early Childhood Education may major in one liberal arts or sciences area, or in an interdisciplinary program with a concentration in liberal arts or sciences. The usual major at Anna Maria College for Early Childhood licensure preparation is Human Development and Human Services. Students may also select from a major in Division I to include English/Language Arts, History, Humanities, or Liberal Studies.

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Early Childhood Education (P-3) X X
Elementary Education (K-6) X X X X X X X
Collaborative Teacher (K-6) X X
Secondary Education (6-12)
Biology X X X X
History X
X X
X
English/Language Arts X X X X
General Science X X X X
Mathematics X X X X
Social Science X X X X
Interdisciplinary Education (P-12)
Art X X
Gifted Education X
Music Instrumental X X
Music Choral X X
Physical Education X X
Reading Specialist X
Instructional Support Programs (P-12)
School Counseling X X X X
School Psychometry X X
Education Specialist
Early Childhood Education (P-3) X
Elementary Education (K-6) X X
Instructional Support Programs (P-12)
Educational Administration X X
School Counseling X X X
School Psychology X

This program is available for individuals already teaching who wish to increase their classroom competencies by doing advanced work in English and educational theory specific to English/Language Arts classrooms. The M.A.T. in English offers teachers the opportunity to become current with the developments in their field and integrate those findings with their own classroom practices.

The M.A.T. in English combines the advantages of a traditional advanced degree in English with advanced work in pedagogy. In conjunction with the department coordinator, individuals tailor a program to their specific background and current needs as professional educators.
Competencies

Current teachers graduating with an M.A.T. in English should be prepared to:
Enhance their existing knowledge of literature, language, and writing.
Apply current learning theories to teaching English to secondary students.
Develop learning environments that foster rich language learning and thinking for all students.
Apply a constructivist philosophy and integrated learning strategies to the development of curricula and the teaching of curricula.
Apply a teaching philosophy that is grounded in lifelong learning and a commitment to students and their learning.
Degree Requirements (33 credits)
Methodology and Theory Courses (6-9 credits)
Select from the following:
ED 523 - Teaching Reading in the Content Areas: Methods and Applications Credits: 3
ED 533 - Managing Adolescents: Survival Skills for Secondary Teachers Credits: 3
ENG 531 - Teaching of Writing Credits: 3
ENG 532 - Teaching the Language Arts Credits: 3
ENG 533 - Teaching Literature to Adolescents Credits: 3
ENG 535 - Current Issues/Language Arts Classrooms Credits: 3
Education Courses (6-9 credits)
Select 2 or 3 courses in curriculum design and development, exceptional learner, counseling, management, or testing and evaluation.
Content Area Courses - Literature and Writing (15-21 credits)
LIT or WRIT 5 to 7 electives. See course listing.
Other Requirements
Meeting with the program director to register for courses
Comprehensive examination: Students have input on the content of their take-home examination, which asks them to synthesize material from courses in their graduate program and their teaching practices. They have 72 hours to complete the examination. Follow-up discussion of the content of the exam with the department coordinator and another faculty member. (No credit.)

The M.A.T. for Prospective Teachers is designed for those individuals who hold a bachelor’s degree in English and want to become certified to teach English/Language Arts in grades 5 through 12. This program fulfills all the requirements for New Hampshire State Certification and most or all requirements for secondary certification in many other states.
Competencies

Prospective teachers graduating with an M.A.T. in English should be prepared to:
Enhance their existing knowledge of literature, language, and writing.
Create learning strategies to teach secondary students the literature, reading, writing, speaking, listening, and thinking skills required by district, state, and national standards and the personal needs of students.
Develop learning environments that foster rich language learning and thinking.
Apply a constructivist philosophy and integrated learning strategies to the development of curricula and the teaching of curricula.
Develop a personal teaching philosophy that is grounded in lifelong learning and a commitment to students and their learning.
Meet all requirements for New Hampshire State Certification as a secondary teacher of English.
Degree Requirements (39 credits)

The program director, depending on the student’s educational background and preparation, may authorize substitutions in the program.
Methodology and Theory Courses (12 credits)
ENG 531 - Teaching of Writing Credits: 3
ENG 532 - Teaching the Language Arts Credits: 3
ENG 533 - Teaching Literature to Adolescents Credits: 3
ENG 535 - Current Issues/Language Arts Classrooms Credits: 3
Education Courses (12 credits)
ED 503 - Philosophy of Education Credits: 3
ED 515 - Psychology of Adolescent and Adult Development Credits: 3
ED 523 - Teaching Reading in the Content Areas: Methods and Applications Credits: 3
ED 533 - Managing Adolescents: Survival Skills for Secondary Teachers Credits: 3
Content Area Courses - Language and Literature (9 credits)
ENG 530 - English Language: Development and Issues Credits: 3
LIT or WRIT 2 electives. See course listing.
Internship/Seminar (6 credits)
The completion of 75 hours of pre-student teaching experience (PSTE) is required before ENG 635.
ENG 635 - Internship/Seminar in Secondary Teaching Credits: 6
Other Requirements
Meeting with the program director to register for courses
Adherence to all requirements in Guide to M.A.T. Program
Comprehensive examination: Students have input on the content of their take-home examination, which asks them to synthesize material from courses in their graduate program and their internship experience. They have 72 hours to complete the examination. Follow-up discussion of the content of the exam with the department coordinator and another faculty member. (No credit.)

The M.A./M.A.T. for Prospective Teachers is designed to fulfill all the requirements for New Hampshire State Certification to teach English/Language Arts in grades 5 through 12. The program also fulfills most or all requirements for secondary certification in many other states.
Degree Requirements (54 credits)
The department coordinator, depending on the student’s educational background and preparation, may authorize substitutions in the program.
Methodology and Theory Courses (12 credits)
ENG 531 - Teaching of Writing Credits: 3
ENG 532 - Teaching the Language Arts Credits: 3
ENG 533 - Teaching Literature to Adolescents Credits: 3
ENG 535 - Current Issues/Language Arts Classrooms Credits: 3
Education Courses (12 credits)
ED 503 - Philosophy of Education Credits: 3
ED 515 - Psychology of Adolescent and Adult Development Credits: 3
ED 523 - Teaching Reading in the Content Areas: Methods and Applications Credits: 3
ED 533 - Managing Adolescents: Survival Skills for Secondary Teachers Credits: 3
Content Area Courses - Language, literature, and writing (24 credits)

ENG 530 - English Language: Development and Issues Credits: 3
ENG 541 - Writers on Writing Credits: 3

LIT or WRIT 6 electives Credits:18
Internship/Seminar (6 credits)
The completion of 75 hours of pre-student teaching experience (PSTE) is required before ENG 635.
ENG 635 - Internship/Seminar in Secondary Teaching Credits: 6
Other Requirements
Meeting with the department coordinator to register for courses.
Adherence to all requirements in Guide to M.A.T. Program
Comprehensive examination: Students have input on the content of their take-home examination, which asks them to synthesize material from courses in their graduate program and their internship experience. They have 72 hours to complete the examination. Follow-up discussion of the content of the exam with the department coordinator and another faculty member. (No credit.)
Portfolio, consisting of a substantial body of published or publishable writing, or a Thesis. (No credit.)

Indiana University
Master of Science in Education (M.S.Ed.)

School of Education
Barry Kanpol, Dean
James E. Burg, Patrick Garvey, Joe D. Nichols, Graduate Program Directors
260-481-4146 ~ www.ipfw.edu/educ ~ Neff Hall 250

To earn the master’s degree with a major in secondary education, you must satisfactorily complete the following program:
Introduction to M.S.Ed. Program: (6 credits — first two courses)
EDUA F500 - Seminar: Learning, Teaching, Leading Credits: 3
EDUC M501 - Field Experience: Service Learning for Diversity Credits: 0
(minimum 10 hrs.)
EDUC P503 - Introduction to Research Cr. 3.
Two Portfolio Checkpoints:
After 18 hours of credit in M.S.Ed. program,* and
After 33 hours of credit in M.S.Ed. program*
Foundations Block: (12 credits)
EDUC M501 - Field Experience: Service Learning for Diversity Credits: 0
(minimum 10 hrs.)
EDUC K505 - Introduction to Special Education for Graduate Students Cr. 3.
EDUC S590 - Research in Secondary Education Cr. 1-3.

(P: P503)
Choose one from Psychological Foundations: ( 3 Credits)
EDUC P501 - Statistical Method Applied to Education Cr. 3.
EDUC P507 - Testing in the Classroom Cr. 3.
EDUC P510 - Psychology in Teaching Cr. 3.
EDUC P516 - Adolescent Development Cr. 3.
EDUC P570 - Managing Classroom Behavior Cr. 3.
EDUC W551 - Education and Psychology of the Gifted and Talented Cr. 3.
Choose one from Social Foundations: ( 3 Credits)
EDUC H504 - History of American Education Cr. 3.
EDUC H520 - Education and Social Issues Cr. 3.
EDUC H530 - Philosophy of Education Cr. 3.
EDUC H540 - Sociology of Education Cr. 3.
EDUC H551 - Comparative Education I Cr. 3.
Secondary Core: (15 credits)
EDUC M501 - Field Experience: Service Learning for Diversity Credits: 0
(minimum 10 hrs.)
EDUC S503 - Secondary School Curriculum Cr. 3.
Choose one graduate course in content area of license (3 credits)
Choose one from: (3 credits)
EDUC F516 - Advanced Study in the Teaching of Secondary School English Language Arts Cr. 3.
EDUC L520 - Advanced Study in Foreign Language Teaching Cr. 3.
EDUC N517 - Advanced Study in the Teaching of Secondary School Mathematics Cr. 3.
EDUC S518 - Advanced Study in the Teaching of Secondary School Science Cr. 3.
EDUC S519 - Advanced Study in the Teaching of Secondary School Social Studies Cr. 3.
EDUC X516 - Advanced Study in the Teaching of Reading in the Junior High and Secondary School Cr. 3.
HPER P545 - The Physical Education Curriculum Cr. 3.
MUS E517 - Projects and Problems in Music Education Cr. 1-3.
MUS E524 - Experimental Teaching in Elementary School Music Cr. 3.
MUS E525 - Supervision of Music in the Public Schools Cr. 1-3.
Electives: (6 credits — part of Secondary Core)

Choose from courses above, workshops, or content courses, or 1-credit Critical Analysis and Reading Core seminars on topics of interest (maximum one 1-credit course per semester).

**
Capstone to M.S.Ed. Program: (3 credits — last course)
EDUC S591 - Research Project in Secondary Education Credits: 3
(P: S590)
Exit Checkpoint: Presentation of Research Paper or Project
Notes
It is strongly recommended that students take EDUA F500 and EDUC P503 as the first courses in their program. The last course will be EDUC S591.
Students may, however, take up to 6 credit hours before entering the program, at which point they would take EDUA F500 and EDUC P503.
*Students will meet with a faculty committee for each of the two portfolio checkpoints in the semester following completion of 18 hours of credit and again in the semester following 33 hours of credit.
**Students may only apply 6 hours of workshop credit toward completion of the M.S.Ed. Also, at least 21 of the 36 total credits toward the M.S.Ed. must be completed at IPFW.

KOKOMO, Ind.—Indiana University Kokomo will begin offering two new degree programs in fall 2007—the Master of Public Management (M.P.M.) and the Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education. The Indiana Commission for Higher Education approved both programs on March 9.

The Master of Public Management will prepare graduates for senior management careers in government service, nonprofit administration, or business public service, said Robert Dibie, Ph.D., assistant dean of IU Kokomo’s School of Public and Environmental Affairs (SPEA).

“SPEA is already offering several of the public affairs courses required for the M.P.M. as a part of its Graduate Certificate in Public Management,” Dibie said. “The addition of the M.P.M. will serve clearly identified interests of mid-career practitioners wanting to advance into executive ranks.” The 36-credit-hour curriculum will emphasize human service management, public sector management, policy analysis, and program evaluation skills.

The B.S. in Secondary Education is designed for those students wanting to teach at the junior high/middle school and/or high school level (grades 5–12). Graduates will be eligible for a license to teach any two core subject areas—English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, or Social Studies—at the junior high/middle school level (grades 5–9) and/or any one of the core subject areas or Fine Arts/Visual Arts at the secondary level (grades 5–12). Dean of the Division of Education D. Antonio Cantu, Ph.D., commended Professor Julie Saam, Ph.D., secondary education program coordinator, for drafting “a model baccalaureate secondary education program for the state.”

“This claim was most recently supported,” he added, “by the approved secondary education articulation agreement between Ivy Tech and IU Kokomo, in which Dr. Saam once again served as the chief architect.”

Saam said the new baccalaureate degree program is important for the region. “The B.S. in Secondary Education program will provide more qualified teachers for the region in grades 5–12 and will reduce the need for teachers to teach out of their expertise area on emergency licenses. This is a win-win for IU Kokomo and the school districts of north central Indiana.”

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At Mount Mercy, our job is to give you the tools to become a well-rounded, well-prepared teacher who will help their students succeed in today’s diverse classroom. To do this, we offer programs in general education, concentration in a major field of learning, and a sequence of education courses leading to your professional licensure by the State of Iowa.

For education majors, an endorsement represents a competency to teach a given subject at a specific level, for instance history at the secondary level. At Mount Mercy, we offer the following endorsements:
Art-Education
Business-General
Business-Marketing/Management
English-Language Arts
History
Mathematics-Education
Music-Education
Biology-Education
Social Science-American Government
Social Science-American History
Social Science-Psychology
Social Science-Sociology
Social Science-World History
Speech Communication-Theater

Mount Mercy also offers the following endorsements as minors for grades 7-12. These differ from original endorsements in that they must accompany an original endorsement:
English-Language Arts
Instructional Strategist Level I (7-12) (Special Education)*
Instructional Strategist Level II (K-12) (Special Education)*
Mathematics
Middle School (5-8)*
Multicategorical Resource Room*
Science-Chemistry
Science-General Science
Social Science-American Government
Social Science-American History
Social Science-Economics
Social Science-Psychology
Social Science-Sociology
Social Science-World History
Speech Communication-Theater

*These endorsements must be paired with a subject area endorsement. Special education endorsements require an original endorsement from the list above.