Master of Education
The Master of Education program at Marylhurst University is designed for those with a current teaching license who wish to complete a master's degree.
In addition to professional and educational enrichment, completion of a master's degree makes teachers eligible for permanent licensure. While all teachers are required to pursue continuing education, the requirements are less stringent for those with permanent licenses.
The Marylhurst Difference
Marylhurst's tradition of high expectations for learning with intensive faculty support creates an environment that facilitates success. Rigorous coursework is enhanced by supportive advising relationships.
Commitment to Principles of Social Justice
The Marylhurst master's in education program is committed to developing educators' abilities to make a positive impact on the most pressing educational issue facing our state – the glaring gap in children's achievement levels caused by complex social, economic and historical factors.
Reading Emphasis
The master's in education program also provides advanced skills in reading instruction and the ability to work successfully with students whose first language is not English.
Full Time or Part Time
Candidates can maintain their work and family commitments by scheduling classes on a part-time basis. Full-time students attend classes for six consecutive terms, taking nine credits each term. Part-time studies last approximately 10 terms.
Evening, Weekend and Online Courses
Courses are taught primarily in evening and weekend seminars. Some courses may be delivered in a blended on campus and online format. Through online classes, M.Ed. candidates demonstrate the technology proficiency desired by districts for service in K-12 classroom environments.
The Program
The Master of Education curriculum consists of the Professional Education Core, Instructional Core and Program Electives.
Professional Education Core
The Professional Education Core is designed to stimulate the student's personal and professional enrichment, intellectual growth, career advancement, community involvement and leadership.
Instructional Core
For the Instructional Core, students choose either the Reading Endorsement or ESOL Endorsement (English to Speakers of Other Languages). Courses are tailored to teaching level: early childhood, elementary, middle school or high school.
Program Electives
M.Ed. students may choose to augment their learning with directed study and/or graduate level coursework in content areas such as literature, history or music.
Practitioner Faculty
Marylhurst M.Ed. faculty are drawn from the ranks of master practitioners, teachers and principals who are known for their classroom expertise and leadership. They bring relevance, practicality and authentic experience to coursework and classroom discussions.
Accreditation
Marylhurst University is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. The Master of Arts in Teaching is approved by the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC).