Master in Education
Degree Offered
On-Campus
Online
Education is a demanding and constantly changing profession. Our accelerated online program is designed for busy educators like you who want to enhance their teaching and leadership skills while remaining in the teaching profession. Push your career to the next level with LeTourneau University’s Master in Education degree.
In the state of Texas, almost 40% of all campus principals for P-12 schools will be eligible to retire in the next decade. It’s very important that schools have an opportunity to identify potential leaders for their campuses and begin the process of preparing them to fill these vacancies.
The Master in Education program includes three areas of specialization, allowing students to pick the best track to meet their professional objective. If you are up for the challenge, we have the program designed to fit your career goals.
Master in Education: Teaching and Learning Specialization
The MEd with a specialization in Teaching and Learning offers students the opportunity to obtain Texas Teacher Certification at the Elementary, Middle School, or High School level with the option of also earning a MEd Degree. The program focuses on the use of effective teaching strategies to maximize student achievement.
Did you know: 99 percent of LeTourneau University students who took the 2009 State Board of Educator Certification test successfully passed the examination.
Master in Education: Curriculum and Instruction Specialization
The Curriculum and Instruction specialization allows currently certified EC – 12 teachers to expand their knowledge base and strengthen their teaching skills. These courses provide a breadth and depth of relevant information that will serve to enhance instructional effectiveness and facilitate student success. This track culminates with the completion of a practicum or action research project through which participants recognize the link between theory and practical application of knowledge.
Students opting for this specialization may be eligible for campus-based instructional leadership positions which could include department chairs, achievement coordinators, curriculum and instruction specialists, research and planning administrators and district coaches.
Master in Education: Educational Administration
The Educational Administration specialization provides the degreed individual with the knowledge and experience necessary to become an effective school administrator, as the demand for competent individuals to fill these positions is consistently on the increase. Courses in this track cover a wide spectrum of content-specific areas, ranging from school finance to human resource management, all of which of which are essential to the efficient, daily operation of educational institutions.
This Master’s track culminates with an Internship / Practicum experience that allows the student to observe and participate in management and organizational activities. Students opting for this specialization must complete a minimum of two years teaching experience prior to degree completion and will be eligible to take the Texas principal certification. Students choosing this specialization will be ideally suited for administrative work in schools as principal, assistant principals, or other leadership roles.
Convenient Program Format
Our online accelerated program allows you the flexibility to earn your Master in Education without sacrificing your current job. Students complete one online course at a time, with each course lasting three to seven weeks. The entire degree and/or certification can be completed in two years or less. The completely online delivery format allows you the opportunity to complete your coursework anytime and anywhere you choose.
You can also earn your degree on-campus, attending class just one night a week.
Receive the support you need
Even though you won’t be physically in a classroom, you’ll still benefit from our experienced faculty, caring environment and student service counselors who are dedicated to helping you succeed. You will always have a way to be in contact with your classmates, professor and other support staff.
You can apply online immediately or, to discuss how you can begin taking advantage of this opportunity to advance your career potential, please call 1-866-430-LETU.
Technology Requirements
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