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Developed for licensed educators, the MEd in Secondary Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment prepares educators seeking to advance their professional careers. Currently licensed educators find coursework, including capstone courses, designed to augment their professional knowledge, skills and aptitude.

The MEd in Secondary Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment aligns with the Colorado Department of Education (CDE) and Colorado Commission on Higher Education (CCHE) professional standards. The CDE and CCHE recognize the high quality of JIU’s MEd preparation degrees and have designated JIU as a state-approved program of teacher and principal/administrator preparation. For most states, graduating from an approved program of preparation is an important step toward achieving educator licensure or certification.

The MEd in Secondary Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment is designed for licensed educators who want to improve the quality of middle and high school education. Graduates emerge as leaders who are ready to transform middle and high schools and advance in their careers.

Entry Requirements

Applicants who are admitted into any master's degree program have met the following admission requirements:

1. Have an earned bachelor's degree (or highest degree earned) and a minimum GPA of 2.5 from a college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (or its international equivalent).

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International applicants who are admitted into any graduate degree program have met the following admission requirements:

1. Completion of post-secondary education (bachelors degree); translated and evaluated to U.S. equivalency by an approved credential evaluator with a GPA of 2.5 or higher.

- 3-year undergraduate degrees earned outside the U.S. are accepted if an approved credential evaluator declares the degree equivalent to an earned U.S. bachelors degree.

2. English Language Proficiency: Applicants must demonstrate sufficient English language skills for admission into a JIU degree program by meeting one or more of the following criteria:

- Test of English as a Foreign Language (link is external) (TOEFL®): Evidence of having scored at least 61 on the Internet-based Test (iBT™), 173 on the Computer-based Test (CBT), or 500 on the Paper-based Test (PBT). Results must be sent directly from the testing service by selecting JIU as the recipient along with entering our Designation Code (DI) of 7463, OR

- International English Language Testing System (link is external) (IELTS): Reading and writing band scores must be 5.5 or higher with no band less than 5.0. Results must be sent to JIU directly from the testing service, OR

- Earned U.S. Bachelors degree from a college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Other Fees

Books and supplies: $1,700

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Developed for educators who are interested in pursuing licensure or certification as a teacher, the MEd in Secondary Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment: Teacher Licensure degree program prepares educators seeking to advance their professional careers. Candidates find coursework, including student teaching, designed to augment their professional knowledge, skills and aptitude.

The MEd in Secondary Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment: Teacher Licensure aligns with the Colorado Department of Education (CDE) and Colorado Commission on Higher Education (CCHE) professional standards. The CDE and CCHE recognize the high quality of JIU’s MEd preparation degrees and have designated JIU as a state-approved program of teacher and principal/administrator preparation. For most states, graduating from an approved program of preparation is an important step toward achieving educator licensure or certification.

The MEd in Secondary Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment: Teacher Licensure is designed for educators who are pursuing licensure or certification as a middle or high school teacher. Graduates emerge as leaders who are ready to transform middle and high schools and advance in their careers.

Entry Requirements

Applicants who are admitted into any master's degree program have met the following admission requirements:

1. Have an earned bachelor's degree (or highest degree earned) and a minimum GPA of 2.5 from a college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (or its international equivalent).

International Applicants
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International applicants who are admitted into any graduate degree program have met the following admission requirements:

1. Completion of post-secondary education (bachelors degree); translated and evaluated to U.S. equivalency by an approved credential evaluator with a GPA of 2.5 or higher.

- 3-year undergraduate degrees earned outside the U.S. are accepted if an approved credential evaluator declares the degree equivalent to an earned U.S. bachelors degree.

2. English Language Proficiency: Applicants must demonstrate sufficient English language skills for admission into a JIU degree program by meeting one or more of the following criteria:

- Test of English as a Foreign Language (link is external) (TOEFL®): Evidence of having scored at least 61 on the Internet-based Test (iBT™), 173 on the Computer-based Test (CBT), or 500 on the Paper-based Test (PBT). Results must be sent directly from the testing service by selecting JIU as the recipient along with entering our Designation Code (DI) of 7463, OR

- International English Language Testing System (link is external) (IELTS): Reading and writing band scores must be 5.5 or higher with no band less than 5.0. Results must be sent to JIU directly from the testing service, OR

- Earned U.S. Bachelors degree from a college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Other Fees

Books and supplies: $2,040

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Advance your knowledge and skills in two or more education disciplines with the Master of Education in secondary education. This degree offers two options:

Advanced content focus for endorsement areas
Educational methodology focus from various education disciplines

Both options require 21 hours of core courses as well as an additional 15 hours of advisor-approved courses. All students must meet the graduate school requirements to enroll in this program.

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The program is designed for candidates who hold a Professional Level Four Certificate or equivalent in one of the following certification areas: biology, broad fields science, business, chemistry, economics, English, geography, history, mathematics, physics, or political science. The program is approved by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission and meets the certificate upgrade requirements mandated by the Professional Standards Commission. This master’s program is based upon the concept of developmentally appropriate practices and the value of diverse, intensive field experiences working with diverse student populations.

It is offered fully online and requires completion of a 36 hour program of study.

Entry Requirements

1. Complete requirements for a Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.

2. Possess or be eligible for a Professional Level Four Certificate or equivalent in one of the following certification areas: biology, broad fields science, business, chemistry, economics, English, geography, history, mathematics, physics, or political science. Candidates who have completed all eligibility requirements for the Professional Level Four Certificate have until the end of the first semester to obtain the certificate.

3. Present a cumulative 2.50 (4.0 scale) grade point average or higher on all undergraduate and graduate work combined.

4. Present official report of scores on the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) or the verbal, quantitative and analytical writing sections of the Graduate Records Examination (GRE).

5. Submit a personal statement of purpose, not to exceed 200 words, that identifies the applicant’s reasons for pursuing graduate study and how admission into the program relates to the applicant’s professional aspirations.

6. Submit a completed ‘Disclosure and Affirmation Form’ that addresses misconduct disclosure, criminal background check, the Code of Ethics for Educators, and tort liability insurance.

Applicants may be approved for provisional admission based on the quality of the admission material presented. Provisional students must earn grades of ‘B’ or higher in their first nine (9) hours of course work after admission and meet any other stipulations outlined by the department to be converted to regular status.

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The Ed.S. in Secondary Education is designed to meet the current demands of teachers who are certified in a secondary education concentration area, as they pursue graduate preparation beyond the master’s degree. In the program, you will complete content specific requirements in your secondary certification field: biology, broad fields science, business, chemistry, economics, English, geography, history, mathematics, physics, or political science.

The program requires 33 semester hours and provides opportunities for you to: Collaborate with others across disciplines; Explore teacher leadership opportunities and develop leadership skills; Apply and extend content knowledge and pedagogical skills through the examination of curriculum and instruction issues and research; Continue development of technology skills and develop skills in using technology to impact and assess student learning; and Conduct action research related to your concentration area in secondary education.

Entry Requirements

1. Complete requirements for a Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.

2. Possess or be eligible for a Professional Level Five Certificate in one of the secondary education certification fields: biology, broad fields science, business, chemistry, economics, English, geography, history, mathematics, physics, or political science. Candidates who have completed all eligibility requirements for the Professional Level Five Certificate have until the end of the first semester to obtain the certificate.

3. Present a 3.25 or higher GPA on all graduate work attempted.

4. Present current official report from the verbal, quantitative and analytical writing sections of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) showing competitive scores. Applicants with a Georgia Southern University graduate degree showing a GPA of 3.5 or higher within the previous seven (7) years may exempt the GRE test requirement.

5. Submit a personal statement of purpose, not to exceed 200 words, that identifies the applicant’s reasons for pursuing graduate study and how admission into the program relates to the applicant’s professional aspirations.

6. Submit a completed ‘Disclosure and Affirmation Form’ that addresses misconduct disclosure, criminal background check, the Code of Ethics for Educators, and tort liability insurance.

Applicants may be approved for provisional admission based on the quality of the admission material presented. Provisional students must earn grades of ‘B’ or higher in their first nine (9) hours of course work after admission and meet any other stipulations outlined by the department to be converted to regular status.

Other Fees

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