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May 20, 2024
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2024-2025 Catalog DRAFT (working copy for edits)
Education, M.Ed
Location(s):
Online
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The Master of Education program is a four-track graduate program designed for individuals who wish to advance their knowledge.
Admission to the Master of Education (M.Ed.) Program
Students seeking admission to the School of Education’s Master of Education degree must fulfill the following requirements:
- Have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 overall or a 3.0 grade point average in the last 60 hours of coursework from an accredited college or university;
- Provisional admission: GPA below 3.0 overall or in the last 60 hours are allowed to take 6 hour and make a 3.0 overall to recieve full admission
- Submit three letters of recommendation from individuals who are familiar with the student’s academic achievement, teaching proficiency, and/or community and service involvement. No more than one recommendation may come from School of Education faculty.
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Master of Education: 30 hours
The Master of Education program is a four-track graduate program designed for individuals who wish to advance their knowledge.
Advanced Professional Core Courses: 6 hours
Track One
Candidates in this track will take courses that emphasize leadership skills and best teaching practices.
Emphasis in Teacher Leadership: 24 hours
Track Two
Candidates in this track may take content area course work in Math, Science, English, or Social Studies. Additionally, candidates should consult with an advisor to design their program of study. The candidate, in consultation with the advisor, may select all twelve hours in one content area or a combination of any of the four content areas. Candidates in this track will be required to take a comprehensive examination that would be developed to be consistent with their program of study. This track does not lead to additional licensure in any content area.
Emphasis in Content Areas: 24 hours
Track Three
Candidates in this track are teachers who currently possess an Arkansas teaching license and seek to add a K-12 Special Education endorsement. This additional licensure requires completion of 24 hours of Special Education coursework and a passing score on the appropriate Praxis II exam required by the state of Arkansas. Emphasis in Special Education: 24 hours
Emphasis in Education Studies: 24 hours
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