Division of Education
Master of Science Degree [M.S.]
Master of Science Degree [M.S.]
The educational administration, elementary education, and secondary education programs prepare teachers and administrators to serve successfully in Christian schools across America.
Residence Requirements
A minimum of 30 semester credit hours of work is required. This residence work may be completed on a two-summer schedule. Students who wish to take a lighter summer load could take a course on campus or via distance learning during the fall and/or spring semesters with proper planning.
See specific courses offered summer 2009.
Admission Requirements
See General Admission Requirements. Graduate applicants for education are not required to have majored in education on the undergraduate level.
Candidacy
See Candidacy.
Graduation Requirements
Summer Seminar
Each education master’s degree student must attend at least one Summer Seminar for graduate credit. Please read carefully the Summer Seminar information to determine which track you should register for in your particular master’s degree program.
Educational Administration
This master’s degree program is available to college graduates who are now, or intend to be, administrators, principals, vice principals, or academic supervisors. This program, like each of our other programs, is carefully designed to give the working educator practical training where he needs it most.
| Course Requirements | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| ED 541 | History of American Education* | 3 |
| ED 542 | Philosophy of American Education* | 3 |
| ED 545 | Principles of Instruction and Methods* | 3 |
| ED 617 | Technology Applications in Education | 3 |
| ED 618 | School Management* | 3 |
| ED 625 | Financial, Legal, and Extracurricular Aspects of Christian School Operation* |
3 |
| ED 628 | Elementary Curriculum* | 3 |
| ED 629 | Current Issues in Education | 3 |
| ED 675 | Secondary School Curriculum* | 3 |
| Summer Seminar | 3 | |
Total Hours |
30 | |
| *May be taken by distance learning. | ||
Elementary Education
This master’s degree program is structured for elementary school teachers who wish to improve their skills and overall ability in the classroom. This program centers on materials, methods, and teaching techniques. Theory is firmly anchored to practice, and a positive, encouraging spirit is personified by all instructors.
| Course Requirements | Hours |
|---|---|
| ED 541 History of American Education* | 3 |
| ED 542 Philosophy of American Education* | 3 |
| ED 545 Principles of Instruction and Methods* | 3 |
| ED 641 Materials and Techniques of Reading Instruction | 3 |
| ED 645 Phonetic Approach to Reading | 3 |
| ED 651 Elementary Arithmetic Instruction | 3 |
| ED 655 Elementary Science Instruction | 3 |
| ED 658 Elementary Language Instruction | 3 |
| ED 661 Elementary History Instruction | 3 |
| Summer Seminar | 3 |
Total Hours |
30 |
| *May be taken by distance learning. | |
Secondary Education
This master’s degree program emphasizes content, curriculum, pupil management, and teaching techniques. It is designed to give the secondary teacher greater proficiency in subject areas and to correct deficiencies in oral presentation, grading, and student evaluation.
| Course Requirements | Hours |
|---|---|
| ED 541 History of American Education* | 3 |
| ED 542 Philosophy of American Education* | 3 |
| ED 545 Principles of Instruction and Methods* | 3 |
| ED 606 Interpersonal Relationships* | 3 |
| ED 617 Technology Applications in Education | 3 |
| ED 674 Teaching Secondary English | 3 |
| ED 676 Teaching Secondary Mathematics | 3 |
| ED 677 Teaching Secondary Science | 3 |
| ED 678 Teaching Secondary History/Bible | 3 |
| Summer Seminar | 3 |
Total Hours |
30 |
| *May be taken by distance learning. | |
