M.Ed. Art of Teaching
Whether you are already a certified teacher or are seeking initial certification in the field, the Master of Education at Cedar Crest College will provide you with engaging learning experiences in a variety of education topics to enable you to meet the challenges of the 21st century classroom. Cedar Crest seeks students who have demonstrated academic and/or professional achievement and promise, as well as those who would bring varied interests, talents and backgrounds to the profession.
In this program, you will discover how to influence educational policy development and reform through leadership in political engagement and advocacy for children, families and the profession.
Now available completely online! This program is designed to provide the teaching professional the opportunity to expand their knowledge in the field of education and explore new topics in a variety of educational disciplines. The student can opt to complete a thesis project within this program. The student may also incorporate add-on certifications (ESL, Special education and reading) into their program. (30 credits)
Course Requirements
Core Courses (12 credits):
EDU-505 Law and Policy in American Education
EDU-509 Educational Philosophy and Ethics
EDU-525 Research Design and Methodology
EDU-559 Curriculum, Assessment and Instructional Strategies for Teaching CLD Students
Electives (18 credits):
EDU-500 American Education
EDU-501 Educational Psychology
EDU-508 Integrating the Arts in the Elementary and Middle School Classroom
EDU 511 Literacy I
EDU 512 Literacy II
EDU-513 Reading and Language Arts
EDU-514 Reading in the Content Area
EDU-516 Diversity and Critical Pedagogy
EDU-535 Creative Drama in the Classroom
EDU-555 Developing Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity
EDU-556 Second Language Acquisition and Language Development
EDU-558 Approaches to Educating ELL’s
EDU-560 Special Topics in Education (3-9cr)
EDU-590 Independent Study
EDU-599 Thesis or Capstone Application Project
SPE-533 Psycho-Educational Testing for Teacher
SPE-544 Adaptations and Modifications for the Exceptional Child in the General Education Classroom
SPE-546 Collaborative Partnerships in Inclusive Settings
SPE-547 Classroom Management
SPE-548 Teaching Students with Low Incidence Disabilities
SPE-550 Teaching Students with Learning and Behavior Challenges
REA-503 Reading: Past, Present and Future
REA-504 Diagnosis, Assessment and Remedial Reading Techniques
REA-505 Word Study and Vocabulary Development
REA-506 Literacy Coaching
Read course descriptions and faculty profiles for the department.
Next Steps
Attend an Information Session
Program directors and faculty will meet with you to share details about our SAGE programs, admissions process, and flexible options.
Contact SAGE Admissions
Call 610-740-3770
email sage@cedarcrest.edu
Tuition and Fees
Valuable, competitive, affordable options for adults