Education (M.Ed.) - Math Specialist Endorsement

Education (M.Ed.) - Math Specialist Endorsement

Important: This degree plan is effective for those starting this degree program in fall 2023 through summer 2024. This degree plan will remain in effect for students who do not break enrollment or who do not change degree programs, concentrations, or cognates.

After completion of the required program coursework (including internship), the passing of licensure tests, and a current initial teaching license with the accompanying necessary work experience, the graduate of this program would be eligible for adding the VA state licensure endorsement. Please refer to www.liberty.edu/advisingguide

Advanced Education Core Courses
EDAS 641Supervision of Instruction3
EDAS 645Foundations for Educational Leaders3
EDUC 518Educational Research and Assessment3
EDUC 622Educational Assessment and Intervention3
EDUC 672Curriculum Development (Elementary/Secondary)3
Total Hours15
Math Specialist Endorsement Concentration
EDMS 650School Based Mathematics Programs3
EDMS 652Trends and Inquiry for the Math Specialist3
EDUC 630Technology Practices for Instructional Improvement3
or EDUC 631 Foundations of Educational Technology and Online Learning
EDUC 668Mathematics Instruction and Learning for K-83
MATH Elective 13
MATH Elective 13
Total Hours18
1

Choose any 500-600 level MATH course not already applying to the degree

Gate Courses
EDGT 689School of Education Gate 1 – Graduate Advanced Licensure0
EDGT 691School of Education Gate 2 – Graduate Advanced Licensure0
EDGT 692School of Education Gate 3 – Graduate Advanced Licensure0
Total Hours0
Field Experience Courses
EDMS 688Math Specialist Practicum 10
EDMS 699Internship – Math Specialist 13
Total Hours3
1

Background check clearance required

All applicable prerequisites must be met

Graduation Requirements

  • Complete 36 hours
  • A maximum of 50% of the program hours may be transferred if approved and allowable, including credit from an earned degree from Liberty University on the same academic level
  • 3.0 GPA
  • No more than two grades of C may be applied to the degree (includes grades of C+ & C-)
  • No grade of D or below may be applied to the degree (includes grades of D+ & D-)
  • Degree must be completed within 5 years
  • Submission of Degree Completion Application must be completed within the last semester of a student's anticipated graduation date

Program Offered in Online Format

Plan of Study Grid
First Year
First SemesterHours
EDAS 641 Supervision of Instruction 3
EDUC 518 Educational Research and Assessment 3
EDGT 689 School of Education Gate 1 – Graduate Advanced Licensure 0
MATH Elective 2 3
 Hours9
Second Semester
EDAS 645 Foundations for Educational Leaders 3
EDUC 622 Educational Assessment and Intervention 3
EDUC 672 Curriculum Development (Elementary/Secondary) 3
EDGT 691 School of Education Gate 2 – Graduate Advanced Licensure 0
 Hours9
Second Year
First Semester
EDUC 630
Technology Practices for Instructional Improvement
or Foundations of Educational Technology and Online Learning
3
EDUC 668 Mathematics Instruction and Learning for K-8 3
EDGT 692 School of Education Gate 3 – Graduate Advanced Licensure 0
 Hours6
Second Semester
EDMS 688 Math Specialist Practicum 4 0
EDMS 652 Trends and Inquiry for the Math Specialist 5 3
MATH Elective 2 3
 Hours6
Third Year
First Semester
EDMS 699 Internship – Math Specialist 4 3
EDMS 650 School Based Mathematics Programs 5 3
 Hours6
 Total Hours36
1

Register for Praxis II (Math Content Knowledge or Middle School: Mathematics) in first semester

2

Choose any 500-600 level MATH course not already applying to the degree 

3

Take Praxis II (Subject Assessment) in third semester

4

Background check clearance required

5

EDMS 650 and EDMS 652 must be taken before or during the required internship

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