PHD in Org and Mgmt x96 Management Education -
Our online PhD programs prepare you to lead, teach or consult in
the field of business management from an informed and strategic
perspective. Our flexible curriculum allows you to shape your
education around personal, career, and organizational goals.
This doctoral specialization is designed for business
professionals preparing to become postsecondary educators in
organization and management. Courses cover deep analysis and
research in management theories and principles, as well as
advanced teaching skills such as course design, learning theory,
and classroom assessment. This is one of the few doctoral
programs available that focuses specifically on developing
business and management experts to teach at the postsecondary
level.
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MS in Ed x96 Early Childhood Education - The quality standards of state-funded pre-kindergarten programs
have increased substantially in recent years, with 28 states now
requiring lead teachers to have specialized training. Capella’s
master’s degree specialization in Early Childhood Education is
designed to prepare teachers to design, implement, and evaluate
developmentally appropriate learning experiences for young
children. The curriculum includes course work in such topics as
child psychology, classroom management, the early childhood
learning environment, family engagement, and strategies for
eliminating achievement gaps. Elective course work provides you the
opportunity to broaden your knowledge of learning theories or focus
on special education or supervisory skills. People likely to be
interested in this specialization include licensed teachers who
have a passion for education at the early stages of development and
want to pursue specialized preparation in that area, or who want to
teach early childhood education in a higher education institution.
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EdS x96 Curriculum and Instruction -
The continuing emphasis on educational quality and accountability
has created a high demand for educators with specialized skills
in curriculum and instruction. This EdS specialization is
designed to help you develop and demonstrate the research-based
knowledge, skills, and practical experience necessary to create
and implement instructional improvement initiatives and increase
student achievement. Designed around national teaching and
licensure standards, this specialization is intended for
educators and administrators who have completed a master’s
degree and want to gain additional knowledge and increase their
career options. People who choose this specialization are often
licensed teachers or administrators interested in pursuing
building or district leadership positions in the field of
curriculum and instruction, or in continuing their studies at the
doctoral level. (Equivalent course work taken as part of the EdS
program may be applied to degree requirements for a Capella PhD
degree.)
Residency Requirements: As an EdS learner, you
will attend residential colloquia in addition to your online
courses. At specific milestones in your program, you will attend
two colloquia, each six days in length.
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EdS x96 Leadership in Education Administration -
Position yourself to advance in the field of K-12 administration.
Capella offers one of the few state-approved specializations in
Leadership in Educational Administration available within an
online EdS program. Through a curriculum designed around the
Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC) standards,
you will explore such topics as effective management,
collaboration with school stakeholders, and development of a
shared vision of learning. Throughout the program, which includes
a specialized internship and residential colloquia, you will
develop a professional portfolio to demonstrate your EdS-level
competencies to current and future employers. People who choose
this specialization are often licensed teachers or school
administrators seeking principal and/or superintendent licensure
or pursuing other building or district leadership positions.
(Equivalent course work taken as part of the EdS program may be
applied to degree requirements for a Capella PhD degree.)
Residency Requirements: As an EdS learner, you
will attend residential colloquia in addition to your online
courses. At specific milestones in your program, you will attend
two colloquia, each six days in length.
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MS in HS x96 School Counseling - The demand for qualified school counselors is expected to grow as
school enrollments increase, more states pass counseling mandates,
and school counselors take on expanded roles. This School
Counseling master’s specialization is built on the American
School Counselor Association (ASCA) National Model and includes
course work, field training, and residencies. It is designed to
prepare you to deliver and manage contemporary school counseling
programs, and act as a school leader who can advocate for the
personal, educational, and social needs of students. People who
choose this specialization are often interested in pursuing
licensure as school counselors. Model and includes course work,
field training, and residencies. It is designed to prepare you to
deliver and manage contemporary school counseling programs, and act
as a school leader who can advocate for the personal, educational,
and social needs of students. People who choose this specialization
are often interested in pursuing licensure as school counselors.
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MS in Ed x96 Reading and Literacy -
Our online master's degree specializations help you develop new
competencies to enhance your teaching techniques or advance to
administration or leadership roles.
This online master's degree specialization prepares K-12
classroom teachers to assess literacy and to develop, implement,
and adapt reading curriculum to accommodate diverse learning
styles. This specialization is offered in partnership with the
University of California, Irvine Extension. Upon graduation,
learners will receive a Master of Science from Capella University
and a reading certificate from UC-Irvine Extension. This
certificate is approved by the state of California and is aligned
with nationally recognized teaching standards established by the
International Reading Association (IRA).
State regulations vary regarding course requirements for
professional licensure. For answers to questions about
professional licensure, learners should consult with their home
state's licensing authority and a Capella enrollment
counselor.
Please refer to our university catalog or www.capella.edu for
licensure/certification details by state.
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Post-Master's Certificate x96 Enrollment Management -
Our online certificate programs meet the same high academic
standards as our online degree programs. Graduate certificates
are an ideal way to update your skills or pursue focused
knowledge in a new area of interest.
In today’s competitive recruiting environment, colleges and
universities need professionals who can help maintain strong
enrollments. This certificate is designed for postsecondary
administrators and staff who want to take the lead in enrollment
management. It is offered in association with Noel-Levitz®, a
nationally recognized consulting firm specializing in higher
education recruitment and retention. Upon successful completion,
you also receive a Noel-Levitz enrollment management certificate.
Courses cover management skills, such as effective marketing
techniques, strategic planning, leveraging the latest
technologies, and understanding regulatory parameters. Through
focused scholarship, prepare yourself for mid- or executive-level
positions in admissions, financial aid, academic advising, or
student support. Certificate credits earned can be applied to
either of two Capella doctoral specializations in the School of
Education: Leadership for Higher Education or Professional
Studies in Education.
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MS in Ed x96 Curriculum and Instr. - Our online master's degree specializations help you develop new
competencies to enhance your teaching techniques or advance to
administration or leadership roles.
Curriculum and instruction experts at the building and district
level are in high demand. In this online master's degree
specialization, licensed teachers will gain key competencies
through theoretical study and collaboration with seasoned
practitioners. You will acquire tools and techniques to help your
district design instructional models and assessments that focus on
increasing student achievement.
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MS in Ed x96 Enrollment Management - Our online master's degree specializations help you develop new
competencies to enhance your teaching techniques or advance to
administration or leadership roles.
This specialization focuses on effective enrollment management,
including higher education student recruitment, financial aid,
predictive modeling, and student retention. This online degree
program is offered in partnership with Noel-Levitz, a nationally
recognized consulting firm specializing in higher education
recruitment and retention. Graduates of this program will receive a
Capella University master's degree and certification in enrollment
management-a professional certificate issued by Noel-Levitz.
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MS in Ed x96 Instructional Design for Online Learning - Our online master's degree specializations help you develop new
competencies to enhance your teaching techniques or advance to
administration or leadership roles.
The online master's degree specialization will prepare you to lead
and manage instructional challenges in a variety of online
educational settings including community or technical colleges,
universities, or other schools. Assignments and discussions focus
on how to plan, organize, design, teach, and evaluate course work
according to tested principles for online learning.
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MS in Ed x96 K-12 Studies in Education -
Our online master's degree specializations help you develop new
competencies to enhance your teaching techniques or advance to
administration or leadership roles.
The K-12 studies in education specialization offers the
opportunity to incubate, share, and test ideas for your classroom
in collaboration with experienced faculty and motivated teachers
throughout the nation. The curriculum is aligned with nationally
recognized teaching standards, including the National Board of
Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS), and is designed to
prepare you to produce significant improvements in student
achievement.
Admission to the K-12 studies in education master's
specialization requires learners to complete and submit the
Capella University School of Education Certification of Teacher
Licensure form.
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MS in Ed x96 Leadership for Higher Education - Our online master's degree specializations help you develop new
competencies to enhance your teaching techniques or advance to
administration or leadership roles.
The online master's degree specialization in leadership for higher
education integrates current theory and best practices to provide
you with solid, practical skills. Working with experienced leaders
in higher education, you will gain valuable insights on directing
community and technical colleges, universities, and other
post-secondary organizations. This program is ideal for mid-career
administrators who aspire to senior leadership positions.
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MS in Ed x96 Leadership in Ed Admin - Our online master's degree specializations help you develop new
competencies to enhance your teaching techniques or advance to
administration or leadership roles.
This state-approved master's specialization meets nationally
recognized leadership standards, including the Interstate School
Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC). This results-oriented program
will prepare you to translate theory into effective school
leadership practice, so you can have a profound, positive effect as
you move into school administration.
State regulations vary regarding course requirements for
professional licensure. For answers to questions about professional
licensure, learners should consult with their home state's
licensing authority and a Capella enrollment
counselor.
Please refer to our university catalog or www.capella.edu for
licensure/certification details by state.
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MS in Ed x96 Postsecondary and Adult Education -
Our online master's degree specializations help you develop new
competencies to enhance your teaching techniques or advance to
administration or leadership roles.
This online master's degree specialization will help you develop
and enhance skills for effective teaching in a variety of
settings, including adult education, workforce development,
continuing education, higher education, and military education.
The curriculum focuses on major theories of adult learning and
distance education and supports successful strategies for
enhancing learning for individuals with diverse backgrounds.
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MS in Ed x96 Professional Studies in Education - Our online master's degree specializations help you develop new
competencies to enhance your teaching techniques or advance to
administration or leadership roles.
The professional studies in education specialization will prepare
you to excel as a teacher in a variety of environments, including
military and nonprofit organizations, community colleges, and adult
education programs. This online master's degree is specifically
designed for teachers who wish to augment their current expertise
through study and research in specific content areas.
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MS in Ed x96 Training and Performance Improvement -
Our online master's degree specializations help you develop new
competencies to enhance your teaching techniques or advance to
administration or leadership roles.
The master's degree specialization in training and performance
improvement is designed for professionals in roles that include
training specialist, career counselor, professional coach, sales
trainer, adult educator, and performance improvement consultant.
Based on the American Society of Training and Development's
(ASTD) Human Performance Improvement Model, this online program
will teach you how to apply human performance technology to
improve productivity in various organizational settings.
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Post-Master's Certificate x96 College Teaching -
Our online certificate programs meet the same high academic
standards as our online degree programs. Graduate certificates
are an ideal way to update your skills or pursue focused
knowledge in a new area of interest.
The post-master's certificate in college teaching is designed to
assist college-level academic subject experts in mastering
instructional skills, including the ability to teach effectively
online. This specialization prepares experts to excel as teachers
by acquiring knowledge of learning theory, educational
philosophy, classroom assessment, and course design; and by
developing essential instructional skills. Graduate certificate
credits can be applied toward our PhD program.
Residency Requirements: One week colloquium
session (Track I)
Licensure. State regulations vary regarding course requirements
for professional licensure. For answers to questions about
professional licensure, learners should consult with their home
state's licensing authority. To assist you in describing Capella
University and our master's degree specializations to your staff
development coordinator or principal, enrollment counselors will
provide fact sheets that detail program quality and how program
outcomes align with national standards.
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PHD in Ed x96 Curriculum and Instruction - Our online PhD specializations will help you strengthen critical
thinking, research, and problem solving skills. Our doctoral
program is consistently updated to ensure that our learners can
meet modern challenges in education with today's best
practices.
Curriculum and instruction experts at the building and district
level are in high demand. In this online doctoral specialization,
licensed teachers can gain key competencies through theoretical
study and collaboration with seasoned practitioners. This
specialization focuses on tools and techniques to prepare learners
for leadership curriculum and instructional improvement using
instructional models and assessments increase student
achievement.
Residency Requirements: As a doctoral learner you
will attend residential colloquia in addition to your online
courses. At specific milestones in your program, you will attend
three colloquia, each one week in length.
Capella University is seeking approval of this specialization
in the state of Georgia. Contact an enrollment counselor for
current approval status in this state.
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PHD in Ed x96 Instructional Design for Online Learning - Our online PhD specializations will help you strengthen critical
thinking, research, and problem solving skills. Our doctoral
program is consistently updated to ensure that our learners can
meet modern challenges in education with today's best
practices.
In this online PhD specialization in instructional design, you will
gain the knowledge and skills to lead and manage instructional
challenges in a variety of online settings. You will apply current
instructional theory to organize, design, teach, and evaluate
course work according to tested principles for online
education.
You may be eligible for transfer credits of up to 48 credits.
Residency Requirements: As a doctoral learner you
will attend residential colloquia in addition to your online
courses. Taken during specific milestones in your program, you will
attend three colloquia, each one week in length.
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PHD in Ed x96 K-12 Studies in Education - Our online PhD specializations will help you strengthen critical
thinking, research, and problem solving skills. Our doctoral
program is consistently updated to ensure that our learners can
meet modern challenges in education with today's best
practices.
The K-12 studies in education specialization is designed for K-12
career-oriented professionals who wish to excel as
scholar-practitioners. You will study current issues in education
with a focus on research-based competencies. The flexibility of
this specialization allows you to create an individualized doctoral
program that fits your unique interests, from the instruction of
specific subjects to broad topics such as leadership.
Residency Requirements: As a doctoral learner you
will attend residential colloquia in addition to your online
courses. Taken during specific milestones in your program, you will
attend three colloquia, each one week in length.
Capella University is seeking approval of this specialization in
the state of Georgia. Contact an enrollment counselor for current
approval status in this state.
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PHD in Ed x96 Leadership for Higher Education - Our online PhD specializations will help you strengthen critical
thinking, research, and problem solving skills. Our doctoral
program is consistently updated to ensure that our learners can
meet modern challenges in education with today's best
practices.
The leadership for higher education specialization prepares
learners for senior positions in community colleges, universities,
or other postsecondary institutions. The curriculum will prepare
you to be a bold, innovative, and ethical leader. You will develop
key problem-solving and research skills that will transfer to the
leadership challenges you will face in positions such as department
chair, academic dean, provost, or president.
You may be eligible for transfer credits of up to 48 credits.
Residency Requirements: As a doctoral learner you
will attend residential colloquia in addition to your online
courses. Taken during specific milestones in your program, you will
attend three colloquia, each one week in length.
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PHD in Ed x96 Leadership in Educational Administration -
Our online PhD specializations will help you strengthen critical
thinking, research, and problem solving skills. Our doctoral
program is consistently updated to ensure that our learners can
meet modern challenges in education with today's best
practices.
The leadership in educational administration specialization is
aligned with nationally recognized school leadership standards
including the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium
(ISLLC). Throughout your course work and research, you will
develop leadership and problem-solving skills that will help you
become a confident, innovative, and successful administrative
leader. This PhD specialization is state-approved in Minnesota
and may lead to principal or superintendent licensure depending
on the requirements in your home state.
You may be eligible for transfer credits of up to 48
credits.
Residency Requirements: As a doctoral learner
you will attend residential colloquia in addition to your online
courses. Taken during specific milestones in your program, you
will attend three colloquia, each one week in length.
State regulations vary regarding course requirements for
professional licensure. For answers to questions about
professional licensure, learners should consult with their home
state's licensing authority and a Capella enrollment
counselor.
Please refer to our university catalog or www.capella.edu for
licensure/certification details by state.
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PHD in Ed x96 Postsecondary and Adult Education -
Our online PhD specializations will help you strengthen critical
thinking, research, and problem solving skills. Our doctoral
program is consistently updated to ensure that our learners can
meet modern challenges in education with today's best
practices.
The postsecondary and adult education specialization will enhance
your ability to teach in a variety of settings. The curriculum
focuses on major theories of adult learning and distance
education and on the application of theory to develop effective
learning communities. You will develop critical analysis and
research skills and gain the knowledge necessary to develop best
practices in postsecondary instruction. This program places
special emphasis on creating productive learning environments for
individuals from a variety of backgrounds.
You may be eligible for transfer credits of up to 48 credits.
Residency Requirements: As a doctoral learner
you will attend residential colloquia in addition to your online
courses. Taken during specific milestones in your program, you
will attend three colloquia, each one week in length
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PHD in Ed x96 Professional Studies in Education -
Our online PhD specializations will help you strengthen critical
thinking, research, and problem solving skills. Our doctoral
program is consistently updated to ensure that our learners can
meet modern challenges in education with today's best
practices.
This PhD specialization is designed for experienced educators who
wish to excel as teachers, consultants, or researchers. This
online degree program provides optimal opportunity to focus on
areas of study that interest you most where you will develop
advanced critical thinking, problem solving, and research
skills.
You may be eligible for transfer credits of up to 48
credits.
Residency Requirements: As a doctoral learner
you will attend residential colloquia in addition to your online
courses. Taken during specific milestone in your program, you
will attend three colloquia, each one week in length
You may be eligible for transfer credits of up to 48 credits.
Residency Requirements: As a doctoral learner
you will attend residential colloquia in addition to your online
courses. Taken during specific milestones in your program, you
will attend three colloquia, each one week in length
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PHD in Ed x96 Training and Performance Improvement - Our online PhD specializations will help you strengthen critical
thinking, research, and problem solving skills. Our doctoral
program is consistently updated to ensure that our learners can
meet modern challenges in education with today's best
practices.
This PhD specialization is designed for experienced educators who
wish to excel as teachers, consultants, or researchers. This online
degree program provides optimal opportunity to focus on areas of
study that interest you most where you will develop advanced
critical thinking, problem solving, and research skills.
You may be eligible for transfer credits of up to 48 credits.
Residency Requirements: As a doctoral learner you
will attend residential colloquia in addition to your online
courses. Taken during specific milestone in your program, you will
attend three colloquia, each one week in length.
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ASIS/Educational Paraprofessional (Teacher's Aide) -
The Associate of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies (ASIS) with
Educational Paraprofessional emphasis area combines the strong
foundation of interdisciplinary studies with specialized skills
that will enable the student to be an effective paraprofessional
in the classroom, child care center, or any other setting where
instructional aides may be of assistance. While the
interdisciplinary aspect of the degree addresses the general
knowledge and critical professional skills of communication,
critical thinking, and technical competencies, the Educational
Paraprofessional emphasis area provides the relevant knowledge
and skills for effectively instructing students of all ages and
abilities. Additionally, many students who choose this emphasis
area go on to pursue teaching certification after completion of
the program.
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ASIS/Early Childhood Development - Do you picture yourself working with younger children in a day care
or educational setting? Are you already employed in child care and
wish to earn recognized credentials? The ASIS degree with an early
childhood development emphasis area will prepare you with the basic
knowledge and skills you need to work exclusively with infants,
toddlers, pre-school, and kindergarten-aged children in a day care
or educational setting.
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ASIS/Educational Paraprofessional (teacher's aide) - The objective of the Associate of Science in Interdisciplinary
Studies degree program is to prepare students for career
advancement in a variety of fields with the knowledge,
communication skills, critical thinking, and technical competencies
required in the modern workplace.
If you are interested in working with children or adolescents, or
perhaps are considering a teaching certificate in the future, the
ASIS degree's Educational Paraprofessional emphasis area will
provide you with the opportunity to pursue these options. The ASIS
accommodates students whose needs are satisfied by an associate's
degree as well as those who may wish to pursue study beyond the
associate's degree level.
For those students that have a particular interest in working with
children in an educational setting, the Educational
Paraprofessional emphasis area provides specific preparation in
this field.
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Teacher Intern Certificate - If you are thinking about making a career change and seeking entry
into the field of teaching, the Iowa Teacher Intern Certificate
program is the right choice. In addition to coursework, candidates
will take part in field experiences and a year-long internship that
will prepare them to teach in the secondary (grades 7-12) content
areas of math, science, English, and social studies. After
successful completion of the certificate program, candidates will
be recommended to the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners to
receive an Iowa Initial Teacher License.
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MA in Teaching and Learning -
The Kaplan University online Master of Arts in Teaching and
Learning degree offers a professional development opportunity for
practicing K–12 teachers with a classroom/group of students,
seeking to enhance their classroom performance. Degree candidates
will read, analyze, and critique both historical and current
educational research studies to prepare them to assume the role
of instructional leaders dedicated to improving student
performance.
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MATL/Teaching Literacy and Language: Grades 6-12 -
A master’s degree with this emphasis area will qualify you to
develop curriculum at the secondary level and lead to other
career advancement opportunities. You’ll learn about teaching
basic reading and writing skills to children, how to help
adolescents overcome comprehension difficulties, and how to
develop courses for ESL.
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MATL/Teaching Literacy and Language: Grades K-6 -
A master’s degree with this emphasis area will qualify you to
develop curriculum at the elementary level and lead to other
career advancement opportunities. You’ll learn about teaching
basic reading and writing skills to children, how to help
adolescents overcome comprehension difficulties, and how to
develop courses for ESL.
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MATL/Teaching Mathematics: Grades 6-8 - Learn how to develop mathematical proficiency in students in grades
6–8. This emphasis area focuses on teaching numbers and
operations, geometry and measurement, algebra, and data analysis
and probability.
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MATL/Teaching Mathematics: Grades 9-12 -
Learn how to develop mathematical proficiency in students grades
9–12. This emphasis focuses on instructional strategies for
teaching high school mathematics; measurements, numbers, and
operations; and algebra.
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MATL/Teaching Mathematics: Grades K-5 -
Learn how to develop mathematical proficiency in students in
grades K–5. This emphasis area focuses on teaching numbers and
operations, geometry and measurement, algebra, and data analysis
and probability.
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MATL/Teaching Science: Grades 6-12 -
Learn to plan and teach an inquiry-based science class for
secondary students. Topics include historical and social
perspectives on science and technology, physical and life
science, and earth and space science.
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MATL/Teaching Science: Grades K-6 -
Learn to plan and teach an inquiry-based science class for grades
K–6. Focus on content and instructional strategies to help
students actively learn physical and life science and earth and
space science.
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MATL/Teaching Students With Special Needs -
This area of study prepares you for meeting the needs of students
with learning disabilities, behavior disorders, and physical
handicaps. Special education is an area of teaching in great need
of qualified and caring instructors.
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MATL/Teaching with Technology -
Learn how technology can be integrated into your classroom and
how the Internet can support teaching and learning. You’ll also
learn how special education can benefit from high-tech teaching
methods. Many schools have chairpersons who head up technology
departments and offer enrichment programs.
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Master of Education/Secondary Education - The Kaplan University online Master of Education program is being
piloted in Iowa in 2006 and specific U.S. regions in 2007. The
curriculum prepares degree candidates to become qualified teachers
at the 7–12 level.
This accelerated teacher certification program is designed to help
you become a secondary teacher. It also will help you be proficient
in specific program competencies which are based upon national and
state professional standards for beginning teachers. Each course
requires you to gain knowledge and experience in relation to one of
more of the program competencies. Additionally, every course is
designed to support the Reflective Decision Maker Model to ensure
that teachers develop the habit of thoughtful analysis of their own
teaching practice for the purpose of promoting the learning and
achievement of their 7–12 students.
As a prospective teacher pursuing a degree in secondary teaching,
you will receive instruction in teaching methodologies for specific
content areas at the secondary (7-12) level, including math,
science, social studies, foreign language, visual and performing
arts, and English. The program offers core and certification
courses, as well as required field work assignments and a
supervised student teaching experience.
The degree prepares you to develop secondary lesson plans,
implement instructional strategies, assess student learning, and
manage a classroom. In addition, you’ll take elective classes on
teaching specific subject areas. You’ll be qualified to teach
middle and high school students in public and private school
settings.
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MS in Higher Education/College Teaching -
Earning your Master of Science in Higher Education online at
Kaplan University is by far the most convenient way to advance
your career in postsecondary education institutions, such as
universities, colleges, community colleges, and technical and
vocational schools, while receiving high-quality instruction.
The Master of Science in Higher Education offers you a quality,
comprehensive, 100 percent online program. Our distinguished
faculty take an active interest in your background and career
goals, and help guide you through the program. Completion of the
program will help maximize your career choices and strengthen
your knowledge and skills as a practitioner of higher education.
Since many professionals in higher education go on to pursue
doctoral degrees, a program goal is that learn you learn to
think, research, and write with the sophistication of a higher
education scholar. Your ideas will become more refined, and your
administrative philosophies more enlightened.
You’ll graduate with the practical and academic knowledge and
skills it takes to achieve great things in the real world.
Currently, there are two degree specializations available:
student services and college teaching and learning. The student
services specialization includes hands-on training through two
internship experiences. This specialization meets the standards
of the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher
Education (CAS) for graduate programs in student affairs and the
standards of the Professional Preparation Commission of the
American College Personnel Association (ACPA). In either
specialization, you may elect to complete a thesis as the
program’s culminating experience or choose from two additional
courses that will enhance your knowledge and practical skills.
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MS in Higher Education/Student Services -
Earning your Master of Science in Higher Education online at
Kaplan University is by far the most convenient way to advance
your career in postsecondary education institutions, such as
universities, colleges, community colleges, and technical and
vocational schools, while receiving high-quality instruction.
The Master of Science in Higher Education offers you a quality,
comprehensive, 100 percent online program. Our distinguished
faculty take an active interest in your background and career
goals, and help guide you through the program. Completion of the
program will help maximize your career choices and strengthen
your knowledge and skills as a practitioner of higher education.
Since many professionals in higher education go on to pursue
doctoral degrees, a program goal is that learn you learn to
think, research, and write with the sophistication of a higher
education scholar. Your ideas will become more refined, and your
administrative philosophies more enlightened.
You’ll graduate with the practical and academic knowledge and
skills it takes to achieve great things in the real world.
Currently, there are two degree specializations available:
student services and college teaching and learning. The student
services specialization includes hands-on training through two
internship experiences. This specialization meets the standards
of the Council for the Advancement of Standards in Higher
Education (CAS) for graduate programs in student affairs and the
standards of the Professional Preparation Commission of the
American College Personnel Association (ACPA). In either
specialization, you may elect to complete a thesis as the
program’s culminating experience or choose from two additional
courses that will enhance your knowledge and practical skills.
Student Services Specialization: Prepares you
for leadership positions at colleges, community colleges,
universities, and technical and vocational centers; including
dean; department chair; and director of admissions, financial
aid, enrollment, housing, student associations, and student
services.
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- Associate Degree
- Certificate Program
- Master Degree
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MED Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) (No IR,
No Cert.) - The Master of Ed in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
(TESOL) is a program designed for already certified teachers or
administrators with an interest in teaching ESL students in the
classroom or serving as a district ESL coordinator. The format and
courses of the regionally accredited program are tailored to meet
the needs of the adult learner, who is a certified teacher or
administrator, and to maximize strengths that the working educator
possesses. Courses are taught by experts in their respective fields
who share knowledge and experience in areas of linguistics, second
language acquisition, and curriculum development. Opportunities are
provided to apply concepts, theories, and research throughout the
program, but particularly in an unsupervised internship which
guides students through observational and practice based
experiences. Graduates of the program are prepared to become
leaders in the ESL/TESOL initiatives districts must undertake in an
ever increasing school climate of diversity.
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MED in Curriculum and Instruction: Technology (No IR, No Cert.) - This program is designed for educators who wish to learn to use
technology to improve the success of their students. The format and
courses of the regionally accredited program are tailored to meet
the needs of the adult learner and to maximize strengths that the
student already possesses. Courses are taught by experts in their
respective fields who share knowledge and experience in areas of
curriculum and instruction, educational applications of technology,
interactive design for the classroom and distance learning.
Opportunities are provided to apply concepts, theories, and
research throughout the program. Assignments within each course
guides students through observational and practice based
experiences. Students must have access to a K-12 classroom to
complete the practicum and program assignments. Graduates of this
program are prepared to become informed educators who meet the
technological needs of schools and student populations. Educator
must hold a current Teaching Certificate or have K-12 experience.
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MED in Curriculum and Instruction: Reading (No IR, No Cert.) - This program is designed for educators who wish to apply theory and
educational best practices to the deliver of curriculum,
instructions and assessment in order to improve the reading
abilities of their students. The format and courses of the
regionally accredited program are tailored to meet the needs of the
adult learner and to maximize strengths that the student already
possesses. Courses are taught by experts in their respective fields
who share knowledge and experience in areas of curriculum and
instruction, cognition, emergent literature, linguistics, phonics
and developmental and corrective reading processes. Opportunities
are provided to apply concepts, theories, and research throughout
the program. Assignments within each course guides students through
observational and practice based experiences. Students must have
access to a K-12 classroom to complete the practicum and program
assignments. Graduates of this program are prepared to become
informed educators who meet the reading needs of schools and
student populations. Educator must hold a current Teaching
Certificate or have K-12 experience.
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MED in Ed. Admin. (With IR and Cert.) - The Master of Ed in Ed Admin (Eligible for Institutional
Recommendation/Credential) is a program designed for any individual
interested in Educational Administration in the K-12 setting and is
seeking an administrative certificate. The format and courses of
the regionally accredited program are tailored to meet the needs of
the adult learner and to maximize strengths that the student
already possesses. Courses are taught by experts in their
respective fields who share knowledge and experience in areas of
school leadership, administrative foundations, organizational
theory, K-12 legal issues, public school finance, curriculum
development, and instructional leadership. Opportunities are
provided to apply concepts, theories, and research throughout the
program. Assignments within each course guide students through
observational and practice-based experiences. Students must be
prepared to complete a part time 8 week administrative internship
component at the end of the program. Graduates of the program are
prepared to become informed educational administrators in public
and private schools and other settings requiring an administrative
credential. Students must have a teaching certificate or be
eligible for certification to be admitted into this program. The
student should consult the GCU Catalog and academic advisor on
current policies and procedures inherent in an administrative
credentialing program.
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MED in Ed. Admin. with an Emphasis in Organizational Leadership (No
IR, No Cert.) - The Master of Ed in Ed Admin Organizational Leadership Emphasis
(Not Eligible for Institutional Recommendation/Non-Credential) is a
program designed for any individual interested in the
administration of educational and social services settings for
children in the Grade K-12 setting, but who must postpone a school
site-based administrative internship, or who does not choose to
seek a K-12 administrative certificate. The format and courses of
the regionally accredited program are tailored to meet the needs of
the adult learner and to maximize the content knowledge that the
student already possesses. Courses are taught by experts in their
respective fields who share knowledge and experience in areas of
educational leadership, organizational theory, and strategic
management. Opportunities are provided to apply concepts, theories,
and research throughout the program. Assignments within each course
guide students through observational and practice-based
experiences. Students must have access to a school or childrenx92s
social services setting to complete the program assignments.
Graduates of the program are prepared to become educational leaders
in the home, church, private schools, and other settings not
requiring an administrative credential. The students are also
prepared to move into an administrative internship/credentialing
component with GCU at a later date. Students must have a current
K-12 teaching certificate.
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MED in Elementary Ed. (No IR, No Cert.) - The Master of Ed in Elementary Ed (Not Eligible for Institutional
Recommendation/Non-Credential) is a program designed for any
individual interested in the education of children in the K-8
setting, but who must postpone student teaching, or who does not
choose to seek a teaching certificate. The format and courses of
the regionally accredited program are tailored to meet the needs of
the adult learner and to maximize strengths that the student
already possesses. Courses are taught by experts in their
respective fields who share knowledge and experience in areas of
educational psychology, prescriptive reading, teaching methods, and
curriculum development. Opportunities are provided to apply
concepts, theories, and research throughout the program.
Assignments within each course guide students through observational
and practice-based experiences. Students must have access to a K-8
classroom to complete the program assignments. Graduates of the
program are prepared to become informed educators in the home,
church, private schools, and other settings not requiring a
teaching credential. The students are also prepared to move into a
student teaching/credentialing component with GCU at a later date.
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MED in Elementary Ed. (With IR and Cert.) - The Master of Ed in Elementary Ed (Eligible for Institutional
Recommendation/Credential) is a program designed for any individual
interested in the education of children in the Grade K-8 setting,
but who seeks a teaching certificate. The format and courses of the
state and regionally accredited program are tailored to meet the
needs of the adult learner and to maximize the content knowledge
that the student already possesses. Courses are taught by experts
in their respective fields who share knowledge and experience in
areas of educational psychology, reading strategies, teaching
methods, and curriculum development. Opportunities are provided to
apply concepts, theories, and research throughout the program.
Assignments within each course guide students through observational
and practice-based experiences. Students must have access to a Gr.
K-8 classroom to complete the program assignments. Students must be
prepared to complete a full-time 16 week student teaching component
at the end of the program. Graduates of the program are prepared to
become informed educators in public and private schools and other
settings requiring a teaching credential. The student should
consult the GCU Catalog and academic advisor on current policies
and procedures inherent in a teacher credentialing program.
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MED in Secondary Ed. (No IR, No Cert.) - The Master of Ed in Secondary Ed (Not Eligible for Institutional
Recommendation/Non-Credential) is a program designed for any
individual interested in the education of children in the Grade
7-12 setting, but who must postpone student teaching or who does
not choose to seek a teaching certificate. The format and courses
of the regionally accredited program are tailored to meet the needs
of the adult learner and to maximize the content knowledge that the
student already possesses. Courses are taught by experts in their
respective fields who share knowledge and experience in areas of
educational psychology, reading strategies, teaching methods and
curriculum development. Opportunities are provided to apply
concepts, theories, and research throughout the program.
Assignments within each course guides students through
observational and practice based experiences. Students must have
access to a Gr. 7-12 classroom to complete the program assignments.
Graduates of the program are prepared to become informed educators
in the home, church, private schools and other settings not
requiring a teaching credential. If the student wishes, the
students are also prepared to move into a student
teaching/credentialing component with GCU at a later date. Students
must have a minimum of 24 units in a content area commonly taught
in public Gr. 7-12 schools to be admitted to the program.
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MED in Secondary Ed. (With IR and Cert.) - The Master of Ed in Secondary Ed (Eligible for Institutional
Recommendation/Credential) is a program designed for any individual
interested in the education of children in the Grade 7-12 setting
who is seeking a teaching certificate. The format and courses of
the state and regionally accredited program are tailored to meet
the needs of the adult learner and to maximize the content
knowledge that the student already possesses. Courses are taught by
experts in their respective fields who share knowledge and
experience in areas of educational psychology, reading strategies,
teaching methods, and curriculum development. Opportunities are
provided to apply concepts, theories, and research throughout the
program. Assignments within each course guide students through
observational and practice based experiences. Students must have
access to a Gr. 7-12 classroom to complete the program assignments.
Students must be prepared to complete a full-time 16 week student
teaching component at the end of the program. Graduates of the
program are prepared to become informed educators in public and
private schools and other settings requiring a teaching credential.
Students must have a minimum of 24 units in a content area commonly
taught in public Gr. 7-12 schools to be admitted to the program.
The student should consult the GCU Catalog and enrollment counselor
on current policies and procedures inherent in a teacher
credentialing program.
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MED in Special Ed. (No IR, No Cert.) -
The Master of Ed in Special Ed, (Not Eligible for Institutional
Recommendation/Non-Credential) is a cross-categorical program
designed for any individual interested in the education of
special needs children in the K-12 setting, but who must postpone
student teaching, or who does not choose to seek a teaching
certificate. The format and courses of the regionally accredited
program are tailored to meet the needs of the adult learner and
to maximize strengths that the student already possesses. Courses
are taught by experts in their respective fields who share
knowledge and experience in areas of learning disabilities,
emotional and behavioral disabilities, and other physical and
cognitive impairments. Opportunities are provided to apply
concepts, theories, and research throughout the program.
Assignments within each course guide students through
observational and practice-based experiences. Students must have
access to a K-12 special education classroom to complete the
program assignments. Graduates of the program are prepared to
work with special needs populations and implement individualized
educational plans to accommodate the studentsx92 various learning
needs. The students are also prepared to move into a student
teaching/credentialing component with GCU at a later date.
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MED in Special Ed. (With IR and Cert.) - The Master of Ed in Special Ed (Eligible for Institutional
Recommendation/Credential) is a cross-categorical program designed
for any individual interested in the education of special needs
children in the K-12 setting, who wishes to seek a teaching
certificate. The format and courses of the state and regionally
accredited program are tailored to meet the needs of the adult
learner and to maximize strengths that the student already
possesses. Courses are taught by experts in their respective fields
who share knowledge and experience in areas of learning
disabilities, emotional and behavioral disabilities, and other
physical and cognitive impairments. Opportunities are provided to
apply concepts, theories, and research throughout the program.
Assignments within each course guide students through observational
and practice-based experiences. Students must have access to a K-12
special education classroom to complete the program assignments.
Graduates of the program are prepared to work with special needs
populations and implement individualized educational plans to
accommodate the studentsx92 various learning needs. Students must
be prepared to complete a full time 16 week student teaching
component at the end of the program. The student should consult the
GCU Catalog and academic advisor on current policies and procedures
inherent in a teacher credentialing program.
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MED in Special Ed. for Certified Special Educators (No IR, No
Cert.) - The Master of Ed in Special Ed for Certified Special Educators
(Non-Institutional Recommendation/Non-Credential) is a program
designed for any individual interested is advanced studies in
special education and who currently certified. The format and
courses of the regionally accredited program are tailored to meet
the needs of the adult learner and to maximize strengths that the
student already possesses. Courses are taught by experts in their
respective fields who share knowledge and experience in areas of
learning disabilities, mental retardation, emotional and physical
disabilities, and other physical and cognitive impairments.
Opportunities are provided to apply concepts, theories, and
research throughout the program. Assignments within each course
guide students through observational and practice based
experiences. Students must have access to a K-12 special education
classroom to complete the program assignments. Graduates of the
program will be prepared to work with special needs populations and
implement individualized educational plans to accommodate the
students various learning needs.
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MA in Teaching (No IR, No Cert.) - This program designed for certified elementary and secondary
teachers interested in advanced studies in education. The format
and courses of the regionally accredited program are tailored to
meet the needs of the adult learner and to maximize strengths that
the student already possesses. Courses are taught by experts in
their respective fields who share knowledge and experience in areas
of instructional leadership, technology enhanced instruction
design, curriculum and assessment for school improvement and legal
issues. Opportunities are provided to apply concepts, theories, and
research throughout the program. Assignments within each course
guides students through observational and practice based
experiences. Students must have access to a K-12 classroom to
complete the program assignments. Graduates of this program are
prepared to become informed educators who meet the needs of schools
and student populations.
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