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.
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 a maximum of six credits into the Master of Arts in Education program from other institutions or Greenville University programs. To qualify, students must demonstrate:
- At least a C was earned in the course,
- The course was completed at an accredited institution,
- The course was taken at the 400 or above level, and
- The course was not part of the student’s undergraduate degree.
Undergraduate Greenville credits can be counted as transfer and are subject to the limit.
Within each of the four MAE program concentrations, two elective courses will be allowed.
Degree Requirements
The Master of Arts in Education program consists of 30-35 semester credits. Students in the MAE program complete a set of core courses and then courses in one of four concentrations. The program includes a capstone requirement that brings the core courses and concentration together. The four concentrations include: Coaching (33 cr), Curriculum and Instruction (30 cr), Special Education (30 cr), and TESL (30 cr). Within each concentration, students are able to identify two elective courses which may fall outside their concentration. This is based on the Greenville University philosophy that a graduate student's wide interest and exploration of the liberal arts makes interesting teachers.
Students completing the Master of Arts program 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
Coaching Elective Courses
Curriculum and Instruction Concentration
Curriculum and Instruction Elective Courses
Special Education Concentration
| EDUC 511 | Special Education Methods/Materials | 3 |
| EDUC 514 | Characteristics of Disabilities | 3 |
| EDUC 518 | Assessment of Exceptional Children | 3 |
Special Education Elective Courses
| EDUC 513 | Special Education Research/Practice | 3 |
| EDUC 517 | Special Education: Law to Practice | 3 |
Candidates seeking Illinois licensure must take EDUC595 Practicum for one credit.
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 |
TESL Elective Courses
Candidates seeking licensure will also take ENGL520.
Endorsement Offerings
Early Childhood Education Birth-Grade 2
| EDUC 503 | Early Childhood Development | 3 |
| EDUC 512 | Constructive Play: Early Childhood | 3 |
| EDUC 519 | Early Childhood Methods | 3 |
| EDUC 550 | Educational Measurement and Evaluation | 3 |
| EDUC 554 | Child, Family, and Community Relationships | 3 |
| EDUC 578 | Emergent Language and Literacy | 3 |
Elementary Education Grades 1-6
| EDUC 503 | Early Childhood Development | 3 |
| EDUC 515 | Teach Elem Reading/Lang/Literacy | 3 |
| EDUC 520 | Elementary Corrective Reading | 3 |
| EDUC 550 | Educational Measurement and Evaluation | 3 |
| EDUC 555 | Teaching Elementary Mathematics | 3 |
| EDUC 559 | Teach Elem Science & Social Studies | 4 |
Learning and Behavior Specialist 1 (LBS1) Curriculum
| EDUC 511 | Special Education Methods/Materials | 3 |
| EDUC 514 | Characteristics of Disabilities | 3 |
| EDUC 518 | Assessment of Exceptional Children | 3 |
English as Second Language Curriculum
The outcomes for this program can be found on the Greenville University Institutional Assessment webpage.