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 speciality areas.
Elementary/SPED/Reading Strand (39 credit 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 |
| EDUC 503A: |
Tutorial in Reading Instruction |
1 semester hour |
| 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 MWF from 1:45-3:30, T & Th from 1:45-3:30]
| EDUC 562: |
Schools and Society |
2 semester hours |
| EDUC 563A: |
Integrating Seminar: Application of Technology
Tools for Teachers |
2 semester hours |
| EDUC 565: |
The Art and Practice of Teaching |
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 |
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 |
| EDUC 503: |
Tutorial in Reading Instruction |
1 semester hour |
| 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 MWF from 1:45-3:30, T from 1:45-3:30]
| EDUC 562: |
Schools and Society |
2 semester hours |
| EDUC 563A: |
Integrating Seminar: Application of Technology
Tools for Teachers |
2 semester hours |
| EDUC 561: |
Instructional Methodology for Secondary Teachers
|
4 semester hours |
January Term
[Practicum on-site M-F mornings, Classes meet T-F 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 |
Application Process
You will need to submit the following to the Office of Admissions.
- PLU Application for Graduate Admission
- Statement of goals
- Two recommendations (with at least one academic reference)
- Resumé
- Official transcripts from all colleges attended
- Submit GRE scores
- Official WEST-B scores
- Official WEST-E scores
- $40.00 application fee
- Complete a formal group interview
For further information, please contact:
School of Education and Movement Studies
educ@plu.edu
(253) 535-7272
