Regionally Accredited by NCAHLC
Approximate Cost: $515 per credit hour (price may vary)
Average program is between 36-41 credits
Military Discounts: Yes, 20% discount
Average length of program 1 ½ – 2 years
Masters of Education degrees offered:
Administration and Supervision
Adult Education and Training
Early Childhood Education
Curriculum and Instruction
With a Specialty In:
-Computer Education
-English and Language Arts Education
-English as a Second Language
-Mathematics Education
*IR denotes that the program is designed for those that do not already have a teaching license and/or a BA in a non-education degree.
(Also known as “Post Baccalaureate Programs“)
*IR Elementary Education/Early Childhood Specialization
*IR Elementary Education/Middle Level Specialization
*IR Elementary Teacher Education
*IR Secondary Education-Middle Level Specialization
*IR Secondary Teacher Education
*IR Special Education
*IR Education/Teacher leadership
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
1. Types of Masters offered:
a. Offer Master’s Program for individuals that already have a bachelors degree in education looking to further their educational training and careers. ( see below for specifics)
b. Also offer Master Program for the individual that have a bachelor’s degree in a non-education field, looking to make a career change into teaching.
2. Admission Requirements
a. Undergraduate degree from an accredited university with a minimum GPA of 2.5 GPA
b. Three years full time work post high school
c. Currently employed, if not employed have access to an organizational environment that allows you to apply concepts you learn.
d. Be a citizen or permanent resident, or hold an approved valid visa if attending a campus location in the United States
e. Submit immunization documentation if enrolling in Oklahoma campus base program
f. Pass English proficiency test.
3. Course Length
Each course is 6 weeks long
Usually students take one course at a time.
Each semester consists of 3 six week courses
4. How many courses can I take at a time.
A student can take up to two classes at a time (this would be a max of 6 course a semester. In order to take more than one class a student would need to complete a semester at 1 class at a time with a GPA of 3.5 or better.
5. Teaching License:
Arizona (AZ)
This program is based out of Arizona so after completing the course you can take the state’s licensure exam to become a licensed teacher in AZ.
All Other States
You will receive an IR (instructional recommendation) to give to your home state’s Board of Education. This will show your home state you have completed an accredited teaching program. You then would need to satisfy the requirements of your state, which normally is to complete and pass your states licensing test in order to receive your teaching license. This program will meet most states licensure requirements (**NOTE: I recommend that before starting any teaching program to check with your state’s Board of Education to ensure this program will meet your state’s standards)
STATES THAT DO NOT ACCPECT IR’s FROM THIS UNIVERSITY: Arkansas, Kentucky, Minnesota, Indiana, California
Connecticut, Kansas, New Jersey, New York, Washington, Wisconsin
6. If my Master’s program requires student teaching do I have to find and set up my own Student teaching in my home state?
Each student is given a field placement specialist. You will need to identify 3 schools where you would like to complete your student teaching and your field placement specialist will arrange this for you.
Extras:
Course work:
Master program will consist of reading assigned text, group assignments, PowerPoint presentations and research papers, along with field experience where applicable. Their are group assingments, but it is important to note that you DO NOT have to be online at the same time with other group members to complete your assignments.
If student teaching is part of your Master’s program you will be required as part of your courses to complete minimum of 100 hrs of field experience. An advisor from the school will assist students in setting up their practicum experiences. Also you will have a 12 week student teaching assignment.
Support/Education Counselor
Counselor: Each student is assigned a counselor specifically for setting up class schedules This offers much flexibility for the working individual (example if you are planning a vacation or just need a break for a week, you only need to let your counselor know one week before your next class begins.
You will also have a graduation team and a finance counselor
If your masters program includes meeting licensure requirements you will be assigned a “teacher preparation counselor.” This is someone that knows all the licensing requirement for your home state and AZ, they will assure you meet all progression requirement before student teaching.
There is an on-line library that you can access anytime. All master’s programs begin with orientation to develop good study habits and to get used to online school. This will give you a good sense if online coursework is for you. They based the course on the theory that it takes 21 days to develop a good habit, (from “7 Habits of Highly Effective People).