MEd Programs
The M.Ed. degree program is designed for practicing classroom teachers seeking an advanced degree. The program is 33 semester hours and awards six different majors: Teacher Leadership with two different Specializations (Elementary Education and Secondary Education), Special Education, High Ability, Curriculum and Instruction, English Language Learners, and School Administration.
The curriculum will be completed in the order established by Indiana Wesleyan University. Indiana Wesleyan University reserves the right to modify the curriculum as necessary.
The mission of the Master of Education Program is to prepare teacher leaders to provide advanced knowledge that translates into effective teaching performances and dispositions, all of which are focused on improving P-12 student learning.
The purpose of the Master of Education Program is to provide advanced study beyond the baccalaureate degree to meet the professional needs of practicing teachers. Outcomes and expectations associated with developing master teachers as World Changers are:
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Leading curricular change. Candidates are proficient in curriculum development and implementation; knowledge of curriculum and subject matter is used to create positive change in classrooms, schools, and districts.
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Implementing instructional effectiveness . Candidates are proficient in the knowledge, dispositions, and skills needed for effective teaching; effective teaching results in successful student learning.
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Managing classroom learning. Candidates manage the classroom learning environment to create success for all students.
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Practicing reflective assessment. Candidates manage their continued learning and professional development through continuous reflection about their teaching knowledge, dispositions, skills, and practices.
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Building learning networks . Candidates create professional partnerships to create learning opportunities for themselves and their students.
Admission Requirements
Applicants to any program within the School of Educational Leadership will be required to sign a disclosure of information waiver giving any prior institutions the applicant may have attended permission to supply IWU representatives all information relevant to the applicant's fitness for teacher training or licensure recommendation, including but not limited to his/her conduct, standing, or reputation while attending said institutions. Any information obtained may be considered by IWU in its decision whether or not to admit an applicant, to permit his or her continuance in a program, or to recommend him/her for licensure.
The admission requirements for the M.Ed. program are as follows:
- A baccalaureate or graduate degree from a college or university accredited by a regional accrediting body or the Association for Biblical Higher Education verified on original transcripts sent by the institution directly to Indiana Wesleyan University. Note: M.Ed. International applicants who have not graduated from a university or college accredited by a North American regional accrediting agency but have a four-year degree or diploma issued outside of North America must have a course-by-course evaluation of their transcript sent directly to IWU by World Educational Services, Educational Credentials Evaluation, or another agency approved by IWU.
- An undergraduate GPA of 2.75 or higher from the baccalaureate degree granting institution at which at least of minimum of 30 hours was completed.
- Public school candidates need:
- A valid (but not necessarily current) state teacher’s license.
- At least one year (i.e., a minimum of one semester and one day) of teaching experience from an approved and accredited public, private, or parochial school in the United States or abroad.
- Supporting documentation demonstrating access to a P-12 classroom.
- ACSI, FACCS, and FCCS candidates to the M.Ed. Program would need:
- Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI), Florida Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (FACCS), or Florida Coalition of Christian Schools (FCCS) valid (but not necessarily current) temporary, standard, or professional teaching license or certificate.
- At least one year (i.e., a minimum of one semester and one day) of teaching experience, under contract and performed in a classroom.
- Supporting documentation demonstrating access to a P-12 classroom.
- International candidates need:
- A valid, (but not necessarily current) government-issued teacher’s license or a valid (but not necessarily current) state teacher’s license.
- At least one year (i.e., a minimum of one semester and one day) of teaching experience, under contract and performed in a classroom.
- Supporting documentation demonstrating access to a P-12 classroom.
- Native speakers of languages other than English who are applicants for entrance into this program must achieve required English language scores on approved assessments.
Graduation Requirements
To graduate, from the M.Ed. or M.Ed. International program, candidates must have completed the following:
- Successful completion of the M.Ed. curriculum.
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above in all graduate work and a minimum grade of "B-" in each course.
- Successfully pass all Key Assessments with a score of a "3" or "4" for all rubric criteria.
- Successfully pass all Professional Dispositions with a score of a "3" or "4" for all rubric criteria.
- Successfully pass all Clinical Experience requirements associated with their program.
- Payment of all tuition and fees is required to receive a diploma.
Program Requirements
To complete the Master of Education program, all candidates must:
- Successfully pass the admission, mid-program review, and program completion gateways.
- Successfully complete each course with at least a "B-" grade and a minimum overall GPA of 3.0.
- Successfully pass all Key Assessments with a score of a "3" or "4" for all rubric criteria.
- Successfully pass all Professional Dispositions with a score of a "3" or "4" for all rubric criteria.
- Successfully pass all Clinical Experience requirements associated with their program.
