Education
The purpose of the Graduate Program in Education is to:
- provide advanced preparation, theory, integration of faith and learning, and practical application.
- encourage candidates to solve professional problems by independent investigation through study and research.
- further develop the professional competencies attained in undergraduate programs.
I will give you knowledge, teaching you the way to go…
Psalm 32:8a
- 42 semester hours
- 14-month program that begins each June
- Students complete two internships in varied settings
- Students complete and present a thesis in partial fulfillment of graduate requirements
- Upon successful completion of this program, graduates should be eligible for a teaching license in elementary grades (K-6), undergraduate major (7-12), Special Education or Classroom Teaching.
- Hours vary according to emphasis
- Program available for practicing teachers or those who have completed an undergraduate teacher education program
- Emphases available:
- Educational Leadership
- Special Education
- Classroom Teaching
- Degree provides opportunity for teachers and other education professionals to advance beyond the Master’s Degree
- Choose from one of two tracks:
- Classroom Teaching (30 semester hours)
- Educational Leadership (33 semester hours)
Application Deadlines
Fall enrollment: June 1
Spring enrollment: November 1
Summer enrollment: April 1
Additional application material is available online and by contacting the Office of Graduate Enrollment:
1-800-LEE-9930
gradstudies@leeuniversity.edu