2016-2017 Catalog

 

MEd - Graduate Biology Major

This program is available to candidates from all states and does not lead to licensure.

Admission Requirements

The admission requirements for the M.Ed. program with a major in Curriculum and Instruction are as follows:

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. Transcripts from foreign institutions may need to be sent to an outside agency for evaluation and determination of transferable credits, degrees, and GPA. If this outside review is necessary, students are responsible for the initiation of this evaluation and for any fees incurred during the process.
  • Evidence of successfully completing the following undergraduate courses at a "C" level or higher: Introductory Biology, Introductory Biology Lab, General Chemistry, General Chemistry Lab.
  • 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 P-12 school in the United States or abroad.
    • Supporting documentation, demonstrating access to a P-12 classroom or participation on an Information Technology, Instructional Design or Instructional Materials support or department team.

    Graduation Requirements

    To graduate, from the M.Ed. program, candidates must have completed the following:

    • Successful completion of the M.Ed. curriculum with a minimum grade of "B-" in each course.
    • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above in all graduate work.
    • Successful completion of admission, mid-program review, and program completion gateways.
    • Payment of all tuition and fees is required to receive a diploma.

    MEd - Graduate Biology - Program of Study

    Core Courses

    Field experiences will be required in some courses.
    EDTL-510Personal Attributes and Leadership

    3

    EDTL-530The Teacher Leader in a Professional Learning Community

    3

    EDTL-540Leading Instructional Improvement

    3

    EDTL-550The Culturally Competent Teacher Leader

    3

    EDTL-560The Teacher Leader As a Change Agent

    3

    BIOE-501Biological Chemistry

    3

    BIOE-502Cell Biology

    3

    BIOE-503Systems Biology

    3

    BIOE-504Genetics

    3

    BIOE-505Human Physiology

    3

    BIOE-506Microbiology

    3

    Total Credit Hours:33

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