 GRADUATE ACADEMIC PROGRAMS We believe that our students must be knowledgeable about learners, content, and pedagogy. Students must be reflective as they plan, implement, and evaluate pedagogical and curricular issues. Students must be collaborative, developing and honing communication and leadership skills necessary to work with colleagues, students, parents, and community leaders to plan and implement efficient and effective educational programs and to initiate change when needed. We believe that critical thinking is the connecting strand which permeates these three elements. Critical thinking is a process which involves assessment, analysis, synthesis, evaluation, and appropriate action. It is our goal to prepare the Professional Educator for the 21st century. The School of Education offers the following degree programs: 1. Master of Education (M.Ed.) with majors in Early Childhood,
Elementary, Secondary (English, Mathematics, and Social Studies),
Learning Disabilities (Special Education), and Instructional Accommodation.
Completion of the M.Ed. degree does not lead to South Carolina
teacher certification. 2. Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) with a major in Learning Disabilities. Completion of the M.A.T. degree leads to initial South Carolina teacher certification. |
