Course Summary

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.

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Language
English/Spanish
Clock Hours
900 hours
36 credits
Modality
Online/Hybrid
Duration
60 weeks or 4 semesters

Program Description

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

What will you learn?

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. 

Program Objectives

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.

Admission Requirements

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      

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