Graduate Education
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About
Overview
John Brown University's College of Education offers a Master of Education degree in Curriculum and Instruction with options for both those who desire to become licensed teachers and those who are already licensed teachers. The graduate education degree programs further JBU's mission to prepare teachers who are skilled professionals and reflective decision makers and who exhibit Christlike characteristics in the workplace and at home. Depending on your chosen area of concentration, with a master's degree in education, you will be prepared professionally to serve in a variety of teacher roles including, but not limited to:
- Instructional Specialist
- Curriculum Specialist
- Classroom Supporter
- Classroom Teacher
- Learning Facilitator
- School Leader
- Mentor
As a graduate student in the Master of Education program, you will benefit from the distinctive features available through JBU's M.Ed. degree program:
- Christian values-based learning
- Academically and professionally qualified faculty
- Interactive learning environment
- Course designs that include F2F and Hybrid coursework
- Authentic action research opportunities with public school partners
- Evening and summer classes at the Rogers campus
Education Program Options
The M.Ed. degree offers the following concentrations:
- Teacher as Leader
- TESOL (with ESL endorsement)
- Standard Licensure (7th through 12th grades)
The Graduate School at JBU also offers an MS in Higher Education Leadership through the College of Business as well as an MS in School Counseling through the Counseling Department.
Class Locations
Graduate education courses will be offered at the JBU Rogers Center.
Class Schedule
Most education classes will be offered late afternoon and early evening and will follow the semester schedule format. Summer classes will also be offered beginning Summer 2013.
Accreditations
The College of Education at John Brown University is approved by the Arkansas State Department of Education and accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Education.
