In the master's in education program students will deepen their critical-thinking skills through analyses of issues of educational equity and diversity and differentiating students with learning differences.
The master’s in education program instructs students in childhood development, general education, intervention, and teaching and learning process in educational institutions. Students in the program will also develop a deeper understanding of philosophy, theory, and practice of classroom instruction in general education, special education, early childhood intervention, and educational leadership. Students gain a greater understanding of educational institutions and the requirements for their successful operation. Students will deepen their critical-thinking skills through analyzes of issues of educational equity and diversity and differentiating students with learning differences.
Focus is on planning and implementing developmentally appropriate learning environments and integrated curricula for young children; developing the rational processes by which children acquire knowledge, skills, and positive attitudes toward learning. Emphasis is also placed on evaluating the use and value of spontaneous play and hands-on activities; planned experience and instruction that provide students with opportunities to explore and manipulate ideas and concept. The specializations in this program will orient students toward educational leadership, special education, and early childhood education. Students will select one specialization from the following areas:
• Specialization in Educational Leadership
• Specialization in Special Education
• Specialization in Early Childhood Education
Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:
Master of Education- Specialization in Leadership: Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:
· Apply organizational theory, management skills, leadership strategies, and data to support organizational transformation.
· Prioritize foundational and practical knowledge in incorporating ethical, legal, and professional behaviors to enhance equitable educational opportunities and academic achievement for every student.
· Communicate an understanding of educational institutions and operations requirements of the business structure.
· Organize the planning and implementation of developmentally appropriate learning environments and integrated curricula for students.
· Distinguish the rational processes by which children acquire knowledge, skills, and positive attitudes toward learning.
Master of Education- Specialization in Special Education: Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:
· Discuss the development of capacities during the formation process of learning activities in students with special needs.
· Analyze methods, principles, techniques, and strategies to adapt and use research-based strategies and interventions during instruction.
· Compare and discuss variety of approaches, methods, strategies, and tools to implement assessment interventions in special education contexts.
· Identify assistive technology which can support teaching and learning in special education contexts.
· Prioritize foundational and practical knowledge in incorporating ethical, legal, and professional behaviors to enhance equitable educational opportunities and academic achievement for every student.
· Use strategies to communicate effectively with educational community members.
· Organize the planning and implementation of developmentally appropriate learning environments and integrated curricula for students with special education needs.
· Distinguish the rational processes by which students acquire knowledge, skills, and positive attitudes towards learning.
Master of Education Specialization in Early Childhood Education: Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:
· Examine theories and research-based trends about child behavior and development to explain psychological development importance for early childhood education.
· Identify methods of observation, interpretation, documentation, and assessment to positively influence children’s development and learning.
· Discuss the implications of disability in infancy and early childhood in education as well as approaches and strategies to early identification and intervention.
· Identify pedagogical methods, principles, and approaches to make instructional decisions for young children teaching and assessment.
· Identify assistive technology which can support teaching and learning for young children's educational programs.
· Prioritize foundational and practical knowledge in incorporating ethical, legal, and professional behaviors to enhance equitable educational opportunities and academic achievement for every student.
· Use strategies to communicate effectively with educational community members.
· Organize the planning and implementation of developmentally appropriate learning environments and integrated curricula for young children’s learners.
· Distinguish the rational processes by which students acquire knowledge, skills, and positive attitudes towards learning.
The Master´s in Education program offers study of development, intervention, learning, and teaching processes in preschool, kindergarten, primary grade levels and educational leadership. The programs’ objective is to prepare students in the field of education with an entrepreneurial component.
The program objective focuses on the nature of Physical, Cognitive, Emotional, Social and Moral Development of Children with implications for Learning and Teaching. The student will also learn major orientations through Minors in the study of Child Development, Special Needs and Leadership.
To complete the admissions process, the candidate must meet and submit the following requirements:
Domestic Student
A completed signed and dated admission application.
Application fee $85.00 (*) made payable to San Ignacio University. (non-refundable)
Copy of bachelor/ master’s degree diploma or transcripts. For graduate transfer students, official transcripts in a sealed envelope must be submitted. All documents and educational credentials, if they are not in English, must be translated and evaluated by companies that are members of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). For a complete list of approved evaluation services, please visit: www.naces.org
Copy of valid Government Issued Picture Identification (upon admissions)
International Student
Completed signed and dated international application form.
Application fee $85.00 (*) made payable to San Ignacio University (non-refundable)
Financial statement or certified bank letter in English demonstrating full tuition funds available, along with living expenses capability to cover a minimum of one year(12 months) of tuition and fees, books, supplies, living and any other necessary expenses during your studies. (Amounts must be in or converted to USD currency). A minimum of $23,000 USD
Affidavit of support form if there is a sponsor and a copy of the sponsor’s ID.
Graduate Programs: Copy of bachelor’s degree diploma or transcripts. For graduate transfer students, official transcripts in a sealed envelope must be submitted. All documents and educational credentials, if they are not in English, must be translated and evaluated by companies that are members of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES). For a complete list of approved evaluation services, please visit: www.naces.org
If a student’s native language is not English, proficiency in English must be established, see policy below.
Copy of SEVIS / I-901 Receipt https://www.fmjfee.com