Description
The world's largest evangelical university, Liberty University's online Master of Education - Program Specialist degree program was shaped to equip its students with the skills required of individuals wanting to work as a reading, math OR gifted specialist for grades preK-12 in Christian, public, and private schools.
This completely online master of education degree program offers students a variety of courses that focus on:
- Promoting the integration of literature-based instruction in all content areas.
- Developing the knowledge, skills, and processes necessary for teaching oral and written language communication.
- Enabling specialists to assess giftedness and math or reading abilities as well as use diagnostic data to tailor instruction to individual needs.
- Preparing educators to support gifted, reading, or math programs in a school or clinical setting.
- Assist classroom teachers in all grade levels (NK-12) to work with students who are gifted or have reading or math difficulties.
The online program specialist degree is a National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) approved program, and is also state approved for advanced licensure (reciprocity with other states) or endorsements.
This is an excellent degree option for individuals who are seeking to further their current education careers, or who are looking at pursuing a doctorate degree
All applicants to this program must have a Bachelor's degree from an institution that is accredited by an agency that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education with a minimum GPA of 2.5.
Liberty University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate, bachelors, masters, and doctoral degrees.
Accreditation Information
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
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