MEd - Education Major

This degree is only offered to teachers in international settings who have completed or are enrolled in the IPEKA organization teacher development program and does not lead to licensure.

Admission Requirements

The admission requirements for the M.Ed. program with a major in Education 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.
• 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.
• Documentation from all previous degrees to be evaluated (to approve candidates as prepared for graduate level academic work).
• A valid, (but not necessarily current) teaching license or equivalent, appropriate, and/or applicable teacher credentials commensurate with the country where the student previously taught or currently teaches.
• Supporting documentation demonstrating access to a P-12 classroom.
• Affiliation with the IPEKA organization teacher development program.
• 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. 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.
• Successful completion of admission, mid-program review, and program completion gateways.
• Payment of all tuition and fees is required to receive a diploma.

MEd - Education - Program of Study

Core Courses

Field experience will be required in some courses.

EDTL-525	Curriculum Leadership for Rigor and Relevance	3
EDTL-550	The Culturally Competent Teacher Leader	3
EDCS-512	Integration of Faith and Learning in P-12 Christian School Classrooms	3
EDHA-530	Fostering Creative and Critical Thinking Skills in High Ability Learners	3
EDTL-540	Leading Instructional Improvement	3
EDTL-535	Leading for Differentiated Instruction	3
EDL-557	Educational Leadership	3
EDTL-545	Diagnostic Assessment for Learning	3
EDTL-515	Leading an Inquiry-Based and Student- Engaging Classroom	3
EDTL-555	Applied Educational Research	3
Total Credit Hours:		30