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The 36-credit Master of Education degree offered by the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, specializing in Secondary Education, features a curriculum aligned with state and professional requirements, equipping graduates for secondary teaching certification (grades 7-12).
This program builds upon contemporary research and proven methodologies to serve disadvantaged students, particularly African American youth and children from diverse ethnic backgrounds in urban environments.
Key program elements encompass:
(a) a multidisciplinary framework emphasizing developmental psychology and strengths-based instruction for culturally diverse learners,
(b) rigorous academic content combined with effective teaching methodologies, and
(c) comprehensive practical training in school settings.
Students enrolled full-time can potentially finish the program within twelve months when starting summer semester.