Advanced Studies in Education
All of our Master’s Degrees emphases are relevant, technology-enhanced education degrees that prepare you to improve classroom practice while raising the achievement level of your students. Students use a mobile, web-accessible curriculum and learn from highly qualified, experienced instructors while participating in cohesive learning groups. All programs are approved by the Kansas Department of Education, the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and the Higher Learning Commission.
The three components in these programs are:
- A CORE that addresses the university’s mission.
- An AREA OF EMPHASIS that consists of 18-21 hours of degree or endorsement- specific coursework.
- RESEARCH that includes two, three-hour courses in action research, taken sequentially.
Minimum Technology Requirements:
All courses are offered in a paperless environment. Students are expected to have a laptop computer, and all courses are taught using the online Learning Management System, Moodle. To take advantage of the interactivity of courses, the following minimum system profiles are
REQUIRED:
Macintosh OS Mac OS X (Preferred) 8 GB RAM
Broadband Internet access Browser with Java enabled:
Most current Firefox (recommended browser) PC Windows 10 Operating System (preferred)
8 GB RAM
Broadband Internet access Sound card and speakers
Most current Firefox (recommended browser)
Other requirements:
- Adobe Acrobat Reader (free download)
- Computers will need to have a microphone and speakers for synchronous learning
- Taskstream Account
- Latest version of Microsoft Office
Admission Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Valid teaching license (preferred)
Application Process:
- Complete online application
- Submit official transcripts from an accredited college or university verifying earned bachelor’s degree
- Submit valid teaching license
Graduation Requirements:
- Complete all course work with a 3.0 or higher GPA
- Must earn a B- or higher in all technology course work
