Master of Arts in Educational Studies (M.A.)
Purpose
The purpose of the Master of Arts in Educational Studies program is to provide students who work in an educational setting an opportunity to pursue a non-licensure master's degree with an education core and two areas of study tailored to their unique career objectives.
Program Learning Outcomes
The candidate will be able to:
- Analyze philosophical foundations of education through a Christian worldview.
- Evaluate instructional methods based on theories related to teaching and learning.
- Synthesize educational philosophy and knowledge of the literature of the education discipline.
The Master of Arts in Educational Studies program gives you the opportunity to combine 2 unique areas of study to customize your major with multiple disciplines.
Autism Education
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Autism Education Area of Study 1 | ||
| EDUC 621 | Educational Assessment for Special Needs | 3 |
| EDUC 626 | Characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder and Assessment | 3 |
| EDUC 628 | Communication, Language and Sensory Aspects for Autism | 3 |
| Total Hours | 9 | |
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This is a non-licensure area of study and will not lead to the eligibility of a VA state teaching license or a teaching license or certificate in any other state.
Early Childhood
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood Area of Study 1 | ||
| EDEC 653 | Current Issues in Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| EDEC 655 | Organization and Administration of Pre-Schools | 3 |
| EDEC 670 | Curriculum and Methods for Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| Total Hours | 9 | |
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This is a non-licensure area of study and will not lead to the eligibility of a VA state teaching license or a teaching license or certificate in any other state.
Educational Leadership
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Leadership Area of Study 1 | ||
| EDUC 638 | Leadership in Educational Technology | 3 |
| EDUC 642 | Leadership and Supervision in Education | 3 |
| EDUC 644 | School Leadership in Diverse Settings | 3 |
| Total Hours | 9 | |
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This is a non-licensure area of study and will not lead to the eligibility of a VA state teaching license or a teaching license or certificate in any other state.
English
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| English Area of Study 1 | ||
| ENGL 607 | Composition Studies | 3 |
| ENGL 633 | Advanced English Grammar | 3 |
| ENGL 656 | Studies in World Literatures | 3 |
| Total Hours | 9 | |
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This is a non-licensure area of study and will not lead to the eligibility of a VA state teaching license or a teaching license or certificate in any other state.
Gifted Education
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Gifted Education Area of Study 1 | ||
| EDGL 526 | Identification and Education of the Gifted Learner | 3 |
| EDGL 619 | Supporting the Social, Emotional, and Guidance Needs of the Gifted | 3 |
| EDGL 620 | Curriculum and Methods for Teaching Gifted Learners | 3 |
| Total Hours | 9 | |
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This is a non-licensure area of study and will not lead to the eligibility of a VA state teaching license or a teaching license or certificate in any other state.
Health & Wellness
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Health and Wellness Area of Study 1 | ||
| EXSC 640 | Public Health and Physical Activity | 3 |
| EXSC 660 | Fitness Assessment and Programming | 3 |
| HLTH 640 | Principles of Nutrition | 3 |
| Total Hours | 9 | |
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This is a non-licensure area of study and will not lead to the eligibility of a VA state teaching license or a teaching license or certificate in any other state.
History
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| History Area of Study | ||
| HIUS 512 | American Revolution | 3 |
| HIWD 555 | World War II | 3 |
| HIWD 560 | History of the Atlantic World | 3 |
| Total Hours | 9 | |
Middle Grades
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Middle Grades Area of Study 1 | ||
| EDUC 601 | Professional Development in Middle Grades Education | 3 |
| EDUC 635 | Teaching Science in the Middle School | 3 |
| EDUC 637 | Teaching Social Studies in the Middle School | 3 |
| Total Hours | 9 | |
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This is a non-licensure area of study and will not lead to the eligibility of a VA state teaching license or a teaching license or certificate in any other state.
Online Learning
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Online Learning Area of Study 1 | ||
| EDUC 629 | Technology and Diversity | 3 |
| EDUC 631 | Foundations of Educational Technology and Online Learning | 3 |
| EDUC 633 | Principles of Design and Management in Educational Technology and Online Learning | 3 |
| Total Hours | 9 | |
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This is a non-licensure area of study and will not lead to the eligibility of a VA state teaching license or a teaching license or certificate in any other state.
Urban Education
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Urban Education Area of Study 1 | ||
| EDUC 540 | Historical Perspectives in Urban Education | 3 |
| EDUC 543 | Urban Schools and Communities | 3 |
| EDUC 544 | Research in Urban Education | 3 |
| Total Hours | 9 | |
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This is a non-licensure area of study and will not lead to the eligibility of a VA state teaching license or a teaching license or certificate in any other state.