PHD in Org and Mgmt x96 Management Education
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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- Master Degree
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MED Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) (No IR, No Cert.)
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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.)
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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.)
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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.)
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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.)
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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.)
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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.)
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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.)
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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.)
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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.)
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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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