Master of Education Program Objectives

All candidates enrolled in the Master of Education program will be able to demonstrate the following program objectives:

• An understanding of leadership contributions made by all teachers related to their roles in the classroom, the school, the district and the profession
• Skills in developing, implementing and assessing curricular and instructional plans that integrate disciplines, apply current educational research findings, encourage parental involvement, consider students’ current developmental levels, and exhibit sensitivity to individual student differences and cultural backgrounds
• Skills in the application and integration of new technologies to enhance the teaching and learning processes
• Skills in the design, implementation, and presentation of an action research project or thesis developed expressly to improve classroom instruction and student learning outcomes
• Knowledge of and appreciation for the Christian perspective and its emphasis on service as a fundamental element of successful teaching, learning and administering
• Values, ethics, beliefs, and attitudes that achieve the educational goals of the state, district, and local school communities
• A desire to continue professional and leadership development
• Emphasis on service as a fundamental element of teaching and learning

Master of Education in Educational Leadership

In addition to meeting the general program objectives of all Master of Education programs, successful candidates in the M.Ed. in Educational Leadership will demonstrate skills in:

• Designing and implementing curriculum
• Integrating technology into the faculty development process
• Taking a leadership role in developing a collaborative work environment that incorporates the use of research-based best practices
• Consulting, being able to assess the classroom and school environments, and making appropriate, research-based recommendations for school and classroom improvement

Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction

In addition to meeting the general objectives for all Master of Education programs, successful candidates in the M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction will demonstrate:

• Familiarity with and utilization of new methods of authentic assessment and strategies as tools to evaluate student learning progress
• The ability to modify instructional plans and promote alternative goals and strategies when necessary, particularly in relation to assessment findings
• Effective instructional skills in planning, implementing, and assessing instruction in settings that include diverse cultural populations and special needs students