Education

The purpose of the Graduate Program in Education is to:

• provide advanced preparation, theory, integration of faith and learning, and practical application.
• encourage candidates to solve professional problems by independent investigation through study and research.
• further develop the professional competencies attained in undergraduate programs.

I   will   give   you   knowledge,   teaching   you   the   way   to   go…
Psalm 32:8a

• Master of Arts in Teaching
• Master of Education
• Education Specialist

Master   of   Arts   in   Teaching   (M.A.T.)

• 42 semester hours
• 14-month program that begins each June
• Students complete two internships in varied settings
• Students complete and present a thesis in partial fulfillment of graduate requirements
• Upon successful completion of this program, graduates should be eligible for a teaching license in elementary grades (K-6), undergraduate major (7-12), Special Education or Classroom Teaching.

Master   of   Education

• Hours vary according to emphasis
• Program available for practicing teachers or those who have completed an undergraduate teacher education program
• Emphases available:
  • Educational Leadership
  • Special Education
  • Classroom Teaching
   

Educational   Specialist

• Degree provides opportunity for teachers and other education professionals to advance beyond the Master’s Degree
• Choose from one of two tracks:
  • Classroom Teaching (30 semester hours)
  • Educational Leadership (33 semester hours)
   

Application   Deadlines

Fall enrollment: June 1
Spring enrollment: November 1
Summer enrollment: April 1

Additional application material is available online and by contacting the Office of Graduate Enrollment:
1-800-LEE-9930
gradstudies@leeuniversity.edu