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M.Ed. Middle & Secondary Level Instruction: English

 

 

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Dr.Holtz
"As the National Council of Teachers of English reports, "In adolescence, students simultaneously begin to develop important literacy resources and experience unique literacy challenges." At Edinboro University, we understand the challenges of being an English teacher. We provide the pedagogy and content to expand the English teacher's expertise in developing the confidence and skills necessary to teach academic literacy at the middle and high school level."
Dr. Jo Holtz
Program Director

Program Highlights:

30 Credits
Accredited by NCATE - The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Complete the program in just five semesters, including summer
Offer courses that specifically address the social studies and current best practices

Program Overview:

The M.Ed. in Middle and Secondary Instruction with a focus in English will be offered on-line for post-baccalaureate teachers. The program is designed for english educators currently teaching at the middle or secondary levels who want to enhance instruction and enrich their knowledge.


Sample Course Sequence: 8 week long courses

(This is a sample course sequence, if you are a current student please contact your advisor regarding course sequence and availability)

First Semester

SEDU 702 Teaching in the Multicultural Classroom
SEDU 731 Applied Technology

Second Semester

English Content Course (3SH)
SEDU 692 Seminar on Teaching Adolescents

Third Semester

SPED 710 Seminar in Exceptionalities
SEDU 786 Secondary and Middle School Curriculum

Fourth Semester

EDUC 788 Research in Education
English Content Course (3SH)

Fifth Semester

SEDU 797 Action Research in Education
English Content Course (3SH)


Admission Requirements: Fall, Spring or Summer start dates available.

  1. Online Application submitted to the School of Graduate Studies and Research (link located at bottom of page). Deadline for application is four weeks prior to semester start date.
  2. $30.00 application fee ($7 is former EUP student)
  3. Submit an official transcript reflecting baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution to:
    Biggers House
    148 Meadville Street
    Edinboro, PA  16444
  4. 2.8 overall QPA or possess a master's degree. Students with a QPA below a 2.80 may need to take either the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) or Graduate Record Examination (GRE). Additional information may be requested after a review of the students official transcript.
  5. Copy of valid teaching certificate
  6. If you are interested in transferring credits from another degree you will need to fill out the Transfer Credit Form and submit it to the address listed above.

 How to Apply: Please follow the link on the bottom of this page.

For information or assistance regarding services, activities and facilities that are accessible to and usable by persons with a disability, contact Dr. Robert McConnell, Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD), at (814) 732-2462 t/tty or mcconnell@edinboro.edu. For additional information, visit the OSD web page.

For More Information: If you have questions about the application process, please contact Edinboro University's School of Graduate Studies at (814)732-2856 or toll-free (888) 845-2890. For questions specific to the online M.Ed. Middle Instruction program, please contact Dr. Jo Holtz at (814)732-2794(jholtz@edinboro.edu) or Mr. Rick Wagonseller, Director of Online Programs, at (814) 732-1094 (rwagonseller@edinboro.edu).

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