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Graduate Programs

The Department of Advanced Studies in Education offers the following graduate programs:

Combined Programs

Digital Teaching and Learning, M.A.Ed., with Multiple-Subject Teaching Credential, Tracks A and B

The Master of Arts in Education: Digital Teaching and Learning focuses on foundational tools for teachers to design and implement instructional experiences that integrate technology throughout the curriculum. Attention is given to learning theory for today’s digital learner, instructional video, and Web 2.0 tools for enhanced interactive learning.

Digital Teaching and Learning, M.A.Ed., with Single-Subject Teaching Credential, Tracks A and B

Digital Teaching and Learning focuses on foundational tools for teachers to design and implement instructional experiences that integrate technology throughout the curriculum. Attention is given to learning theory for today’s digital learner, instructional video, and Web 2.0 tools for enhanced interactive learning.

Educational Leadership, M.A., with PASC or PASC Internship, Tier I

Combines the school administration master’s with the Tier I credential to comprehensively prepare school administrators in multicultural settings. Emphasizes a strong Christian approach to leadership.

Educational Leadership, M.A., with PASC or PASC Internship, Tier I (online)

Combines the school administration master’s with the Tier I credential in a flexible online format to comprehensively prepare school administrators in multicultural settings. Emphasizes a strong Christian approach to leadership.

Educational Leadership: Educational Technology and Learning, M.A., with PASC (Internship), Tier I

Prepares candidates to serve as effective and innovative school administrators who understand how to integrate technology into student learning and school leadership.

Educational Leadership: Educational Technology and Learning, M.A., with PASC (Internship), Tier I (online)

This online program prepares candidates to serve as effective and innovative school administrators who understand how to integrate technology into student learning and school leadership.

Educational Leadership: Educational Technology and Learning, M.A., with PASC, Tier I

Prepares candidates to serve as effective and innovative school administrators.

Educational Leadership: Educational Technology and Learning, M.A., with PASC, Tier I (online)

This online program pepares candidates to serve as effective and innovative administrators who understand how to integrate technology into student learning and school leadership.

Physical Education, M.A., with Single-Subject Teaching Credential, Track A

Designed for candidates without teaching contracts in the field, this program prepares graduates for careers in physical education, sociology of sport, and sport psychology.

Physical Education, M.A., with Single-Subject Teaching Credential, Track B

Designed for candidates who are already teaching in the field, this program prepares graduates for careers in physical education, sociology of sport, and sport psychology.

Credentials

Adapted Physical Education Added Authorization

This is a secondary authorization that enables the physical education teacher to teach students ranging from preschool through adult school, conduct assessments, and report findings through the Individual Education Plan (IEP) process.

Preliminary Administrative Services Credential or Internship Credential (PASC), Tier I

This program allows candidates to complete their credential while filling an administrative position under university and district supervision, gaining leadership skills from an ethical approach.

Preliminary Administrative Services Credential or Internship Credential (PASC), Tier I (online)

This online program allows candidates to complete their credential while filling an administrative position under university and district supervision, gaining leadership skills from an ethical approach.

Professional Administrative Services Credential (PASC), Tier II

For those holding a Tier I credential, this advanced training program satisfies the state requirement for professional development and prepares full-time administrators for higher-level positions.

Teacher Librarian Services Credential (online)

Prepares experts in technology, literature, and diversity online to assist students in research, coordinate library programs for districts and counties, and supervise classified personnel.

Master’s Degrees

Educational Leadership, M.A.

Prepares educators for advanced roles such as faculty mentor, curriculum planner, department chair, or private school principal. Also offered in conjunction with the Tier I credential.

Educational Leadership, M.A. (online)

Online master's degree that prepares educators for advanced roles such as faculty mentor, curriculum planner, department chair, or private school principal. Also offered in conjunction with the Tier I credential.

Educational Leadership: Educational Technology and Learning, M.A.

This program prepares candidates to serve as effective and innovative school administrators who understand how to integrate technology into student learning and school leadership.

Educational Leadership: Educational Technology and Learning, M.A. (online)

This online program prepares candidates to serve as effective and innovative school administrators who understand how to integrate technology into student learning and school leadership.

Educational Technology and Learning, M.A.

Provides educators with technology skills than can be integrated into daily curricula. Combines hands-on instruction and online learning, emphasizing Web 2.0 tools such as video, web design, podcasting, digital imaging, and blogs immediately applicable for today's classroom.

Educational Technology, M.A. (online)

This program, conducted entirely online, empowers 21st century educators to infuse and implement technology into K-U teaching and learning classrooms and online learning communities.

Physical Education, M.S.

Prepares graduates for careers in physical education, sociology of sport, and sport psychology, as well as program administration, consulting, and admission to doctoral programs.

School Librarianship, M.A.Ed. (online)

Offered in conjunction with the Teacher Librarian Services Credential, this degree develops school library and media specialists as educational leaders in their districts. Graduates are recognized as experts at the state level.

Note: This information is current for the 2012–13 academic year; however, all stated academic information is subject to change. Please refer to the current Academic Catalog for more information. For additional information, please contact the appropriate office.