Degrees for Education

Master in European Studies. The study of Europe in its historical, social, political and institutional diversity can represent for young people from outside Europe a unique opportunity for developing a versatile mindset and understanding new and unconventional social phenomena.
This Master may also interest students from other universities participating in an exchange programme with LUISS – especially those who are attending a two-year Master in European Studies or International Relations and wish to spend one semester or a year overseas.

The Master aims at providing the student with a global idea of Europe and the European Union, dealing with its history, law, economics, political organisation and policies. Based in Rome, the Master pays particular attention to issues of Mediterranean relations and cooperation.

Students are accepted if they have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a record indicating the ability to pursue a master’s degree to completion. In addition, depending on the specific program of interest, students must fulfill other requirements. Acceptance will be determined by the Graduate Admissions Committee. You will need to submit the following to the Director of Admissions:

completed application;

$35 application fee;

Two letters of recommendation

official college transcript(s)

scores from PRAXIS – for elementary Ed; Special Ed; and Reading programs, as well as School Counseling.

For applicants who are not seeking initial teacher licensure – please include a copy of your current licensure. A copy of current teaching license for reading program applicant is required.

The minors in Family Studies and Nutrition offer students the opportunity to expand their professional preparation or to satisfy a personal interest. Students who wish to minor in Family Studies take 15 credits in courses from disciplines such as Family and Child Studies, Communication Studies, Psychology, Social Work, and Sociology.

Program Overview
The Master of Arts in Education and Spanish is offered by the College of Education in collaboration with the College of Arts and Sciences. The Master of Arts and Education degree is designed for students who wish to combine study in Spanish with Education. Students have an advisor in both the College of Education and in the College of Arts and Sciences who jointly plan and direct the program. Students may complete their culminating experience in either education or Spanish.

Of Special Interest
Students seeking initial teacher licensure in Spanish should consider enrolling in the Master’s of Secondary Education (LAMP).

Curriculum Information
The program features 12 hours in education, 21 hours in Spanish or related field, and 3 hours of thesis, seminar, or project.

Internal Admissions Deadlines
Admissions are ongoing.

Program Overview
The Master of Science in Education and Physics is offered by the College of Education in collaboration with the College of Arts and Sciences. The Master of Science and Education degree is designed for students who wish to combine study of physics with education. Students have an advisor in both the College of Education and in physics who jointly plan and direct the program. Students must complete their culminating experience in physics.

Of Special Interest
Students seeking initial teacher licensure in Physics should consider enrolling in the Master’s of Secondary Education (LAMP) with a specialization in Science.

Curriculum Information
The program features 12 hours in education, 21 hours in Physics or Science Education, and 3 hours of thesis or project.

Internal Admissions Deadlines
Admissions are ongoing.

Program Overview
The Master of Science in Education and Mathematics is offered by the College of Education in collaboration with the College of Arts and Sciences. The Master of Science and Education degree is designed for students who wish to combine study of mathematics with education. Students have an advisor in both the College of Education and in mathematics who jointly plan and direct the program. Students must complete their culminating experience in mathematics.

Of Special Interest
Students seeking initial teacher licensure should consider enrolling in the Master’s of Secondary Education (LAMP) with a specialization in Mathematics.

Curriculum Information
The program features 12 hours in education, 21 hours in Mathematics or Mathematics Education, and 3 hours of thesis or project.

Internal Admissions Deadlines
Admissions are ongoing.

Program Overview
The Master of Arts in Education and History is offered by the College of Education in collaboration with the College of Arts and Sciences. The Master of Arts and Education degree is designed for students who wish to combine study of history with education. Students have an advisor in both the College of Education and in the College of Arts and Sciences who jointly plan and direct the program. Students may complete their culminating experience in either education or history.

Of Special Interest
Students seeking initial teacher licensure in Social Studies should enroll in the Master’s of Secondary Education (LAMP).

Curriculum Information
The program features 12 hours in education, 21 hours in history or social studies education, and 3 hours of thesis, seminar, or project.

Internal Admissions Deadlines
Admissions are ongoing.

Program Overview
The Master of Science in Education and Geology is offered by the College of Education in collaboration with the College of Arts and Sciences. The Master of Science and Education degree is designed for students who wish to combine study in geology with education. Students have an advisor in both the College of Education and in geology who jointly plan and direct the program. Students must complete their culminating experience in geology.

Of Special Interest
Students seeking initial teacher licensure should consider enrolling in the Master’s of Secondary Education with a specialization in science (LAMP).

Curriculum Information
The program features 12 hours in education, 21 hours in Geology or science education, and 3 hours of thesis or project.

Internal Admissions Deadlines
Admissions are ongoing.

Program Overview
The Master of Arts in Education and French is offered by the College of Education in collaboration with the College of Arts and Sciences. The Master of Arts and Education degree is designed for students who wish to combine study in French with education. Students have an advisor in both the College of Education and in French who jointly plan and direct the program. Students may complete their culminating experience in either education or French.

Of Special Interest
Students seeking initial teacher licensure in French should consider enrolling in the Master’s of Secondary Education (LAMP).

Curriculum Information
The program features 12 hours in education, 21 hours in French or related field, and 3 hours of thesis, seminar, or project.

Internal Admissions Deadlines
Admissions are ongoing.

Program Overview
The Master of Arts in Education and English as a Second Language is offered by the College of Education in collaboration with the College of Arts and Sciences. The Master of Arts and Education degree is designed for students who wish to combine study in ESL with education. Students have an advisor in both the College of Education and in the College of Arts and Sciences who jointly plan and direct the program. Students may complete their culminating experience in either education or English as a Second Language.

Of Special Interest
Students seeking initial teacher licensure should consider enrolling in the Master’s of Secondary Education (LAMP).

Curriculum Information
The program features 12 hours in education, 21 hours in English as a Second Language or related field, and 3 hours of thesis, seminar, or project.

Internal Admission Deadlines
Admissions are ongoing.