MaCert / School of Education and Movement Studies

Master of Arts in Education
with Residency Certification

The 14-month Master of Arts in Education with Residency Certification program allows candidates to focus on elementary , middle-level, or secondary education. Graduates of the program may qualify for endorsements in K-8 (elementary), reading, special education, as well as numerous all-level and 5-12 specialty areas.

Elementary/SPED/Reading Strand (39 credit hours)

Summer Session
[Classes meet M-R, 8:30-2:00, June 15th through August 13th, with July 13-16th off]

EDUC 544:	Inquiry in Communities, Schools, and Classrooms	2 semester hours
EDUC 510:	The Acquisition and Development of Language and Literacy	2 semester hours
ESPY 583:	Current Issues in Exceptionality	2 semester hours
ESPY 566:	Advanced Cognition, Development, & Learning	2 semester hours
SPED 520: SPED 530:	Issues of Child Abuse and Neglect Assessment of Students with Special Needs	1 semester hour 2 semester hours

Fall Semester
[Practicum on-site M-F mornings, Classes meet M & W from 3:40-5:25, T & R from 3:40-6:15]

EDUC 562:	Schools and Society M 3:40-5:25pm	2 semester hours
EDUC 563A:	Integrating Seminar: Application of Technology Tools for Teachers W 3:40-5:25pm	2 semester hours
EDUC 565:	The Art and Practice of Teaching Reading Plus Social Studies Methods Math/Science/General Methods Special Education TR 3:40-6:15pm	6 semester hours

January Term
[Practicum on-site M-F mornings, Classes meet T-F 12:00-4:00]

EDUC 528:	Children’s Literature in K-8 Curriculum	2 semester hours
SPED 531:	Severe and Profound Disabilities	2 semester hours
EDUC 564:	The Arts, Mind and Body	2 semester hours

Spring Semester
[Full time student teaching M-F, Classes T & W from 5:30-7:30]

EDUC 568:	Internship in Teaching	5 semester hours
EDUC 545:	Inquiry and Action into Educational Issues and Problems	2 semester hours
EDUC 563B:	Integrating Seminar: Internship	1 semester hour

Summer Session
[TBA]

EDUC 598 or 599:

Studies in Education or Thesis

3 semester hours

EDUC 503A:

Tutorial in Reading Instruction

1 semester hour

Secondary Strand (33 semester hours)

Summer Session
[Classes meet MWF from 8:30-2:00, Th from 8:30-12:30, and T from 8:30-2:00]

EDUC 544:	Inquiry in Communities, Schools, and Classrooms	2 semester hours
EDUC 510:	The Acquisition and Development of Language and Literacy	2 semester hours
ESPY 583:	Current Issues in Exceptionality	2 semester hours
ESPY 566:	Advanced Cognition, Development, & Learning	2 semester hours
SPED 520: EDUC 556:	Issues of Child Abuse and Neglect Secondary and Middle School Curriculum	1 semester hour 2 semester hours

Fall Semester
[Practicum on-site M-F mornings, Classes meet M, T, W, R from 3:40-5:25]

EDUC 562:	Schools and Society M 3:40-5:25pm	2 semester hours
EDUC 563A:	Integrating Seminar: Application of Technology Tools for Teachers W 3:40-5:25pm	2 semester hours
EDUC 561:	Instructional Methodology for Secondary Teachers TR 3:40-5:25pm	4 semester hours

January Term
[Practicum on-site M-F mornings, Classes meet T-R 12:00-4:00]

EDUC 529:

Adolescent Literature in the Secondary Curriculum

2 semester hours

Spring Semester
[Full time student teaching M-F, Classes T & W from 5:30-7:30]

EDUC 568:	Internship in Teaching	5 semester hours
EDUC 545:	Inquiry and Action into Educational Issues and Problems	2 semester hours
EDUC 563B:	Integrating Seminar: Internship	1 semester hours

Summer Session
[TBA]

EDUC 598 or 599:

Studies in Education or Thesis

3 semester hours

EDUC 503A:

Tutorial in Reading Instruction

1 semester hour

Application Process

You will need to submit the following to the Office of Admissions.

PLU Application for Graduate Admission
Candidates must possess a Bachelors degree from a regionally accredited institution. Degrees attained from foreign institutions must be translated and evaluated for US equivalency by an accredited agency.
Application Essay: Submit a written essay indentifying and discussing three value commitments that will influence your work as a teacher. It should be between 500 and 750 words in length on a separate piece of paper. Please reference your name on the page.
Submit two letters of recommendation: One academic /professional reference and one that speaks to the candidate’s work with young people.
Resumé
Official transcripts from all colleges attended
Official WEST-B scores
Official WEST-E scores
$40.00 application fee
Complete a formal group interview

    * Master of Arts in Education [Elementary Program] Tuition 2009-2010
    * Master of Arts in Education [Secondary Program] Tuition 2009-2010
    * Additional Fee Information

For further information, please contact:
    School of Education and Movement Studies
    educ@plu.edu
    (253) 535-7272

School of Education and Movement Studies

MaCert

Elementary/SPED/Reading Strand (39 credit hours)

Secondary Strand (33 semester hours)

Application Process

School of Education and Movement Studies

Pacific Lutheran University