Master of Arts in Education Program
Admission Requirements
To be admitted to the master of arts in education program, an applicant is required to submit:
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited undergraduate institution.
- A completed Greenville University graduate program application.
- Official transcripts from all previously attended educational institutions.
- Copies of all currently held teacher certificates required for licensure programs.
Full Admission: Student has met all requirements. All students seeking licensure must be admitted to the program by the Committee on Teacher Education (COTE).
Transfer Credit
Students may apply to transfer or substitute a maximum of 6 credits into the master of arts in education program from other institutions or Greenville University programs
- Earned at least a B in the course
- The course was completed at an accredited institution
- The course was taken at the 400 or above level
- The course was not part of the student’s undergraduate degree,
- Undergraduate Greenville credits are counted as transfer and subject to the limit, and
- Was completed within the past five years.
All students will be required to do field experience hours for all classes that are transferred in from another institution if no documentation exists supporting field experience in the class or if the documentation does not specifically match Greenville University field experience requirements. These field experiences will require an additional fee. The required number of field hours for each course must be met thus, those transferring in field hours may be required to complete additional hours to meet the required field hours for a course. Applications for transfer credits must be approved by graduate academic advisors.
Within each of the four MAE program areas, two elective courses will be allowed.
Degree Requirements
The master of arts in education program consists of two majors ranging between 30-35 semester credits. Students in the MAE program all complete a consistent set of foundations courses including a capstone requirement that brings each of their areas of interest and concentration together into one program. However, they also have the option of studying four different areas of interest including coaching (33 cr), curriculum and instruction (30 cr), special education (30 cr), and TESL (30 cr). Within those interests they are able to also identify two elective courses of interest that may fall outside their concentration if they choose. This is based on the philosophy at Greenville University that even as graduate students wide interest levels and exploration of the liberal arts makes interesting teachers.
Students completing the Reading program must take the required courses in the program and are not able to take electives due to state requirements for the endorsement . They must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 while students completing any of the other master of arts majors must maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 to remain in their program. Programs leading to licensure must be completed within five years of matriculation. If more time lapses, the student may need to repeat or take additional courses to meet state standards.
Core Courses
Selection of a Concentration
Coaching Concentration
Related Elective Courses
Curriculum and Instruction Concentration
Related Elective Courses
Special Education Concentration
| EDUC 511 | Special Education Methods/Materials | 3 |
| EDUC 514 | Characterstics of Disabilities | 3 |
| EDUC 518 | Assessment of Exceptional Children | 3 |
Candidates seeking Illinois licensure must take EDUC595 Practicum for one credit.
Related Elective Courses
| EDUC 513 | Special Education Research/Practice | 3 |
| EDUC 517 | Special Education: Law to Practice | 3 |
Teaching English as a Second Language Concentration
| ENGL 514 | Theoretical Foundations for TESL | 3 |
| ENGL 517 | Methods and Materials for TESL | 3 |
| ENGL 519 | Assessment and Evaluation for TESL | 3 |
Candidates seeking licensure will also take ENGL520.
Related Elective Courses
Reading (35 cr)
Endorsement Offerings
Learning and Behavior Specialist 1 (LBS1) Curriculum
| EDUC 511 | Special Education Methods/Materials | 3 |
| EDUC 514 | Characterstics of Disabilities | 3 |
| EDUC 518 | Assessment of Exceptional Children | 3 |
| EDUC 595 | Special Education Practicum | 1 |
English as Second Language Curriculum
The outcomes for this program can be found on the Greenville University Institutional Assessment webpage.