13 General Education Degree Programs

This programme offers teachers and educational professionals opportunities to learn across a range of areas within the broad field of education. Education professionals in the twenty-first century are expected to have strong knowledge and skills in core areas as well as an ability to move flexibly in and out of a variety of specialist areas. This Educational Studies programme is designed to meet these diverse needs by offering students the opportunity to select modules from a wide range of topics including learning and teaching, assessment, educational leadership, inclusion and special educational needs.

Philosophy of Education teaches philosophy of pedagogy and education in relation to the history of philosophy and leading concepts in contemporary philosophy. Philosophy of Education is based on traditions of critical thought, philosophical anthropology, social and political philosophy, eco-pedagogy, and critical pedagogy; it further reaches into other approaches to social science, such as cultural anthropology, sociolinguistics, and sociology, with the aim of studying general problems of contemporary society. The goal of doctoral research is the scholarly preparation of individuals who stand out in their creative, critical, and conceptual thought, with interdisciplinary reach, and are able to develop Philosophy of Education and related fields. Graduates will be prepared to evaluate and conceptualize goals and strategies of education and pedagogy in scholarly and educational institutions and in the state sector. Program without specialization.

The Teacher Education Program prepares competent, caring, and qualified teachers for schools in Appalachia and in the national and global communities. The mission of the Teacher Education Program is to prepare and inspire teachers who possess the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to prepare all students for a college- and career-ready future.

Doctoral studies are conceived as a preparatory program for scholars and researchers whose creative endeavors contribute to the development of theory and research in the field of education sciences. The program aims preferably to enhance their relevant expertise, disseminate relevant research findings and trends in the field of education, and cultivate methodological competencies of doctoral students. The general focus of the study program offers students the chance to get acquainted more deeply with the pedagogical disciplines. The focal point of the doctoral study is a doctoral dissertation/thesis, defined as an original scholarly work whose findings enrich the respective field of study within the broader context of developing the discipline. Due to the nature and content of the study, the applicant may consult the theme, the structure of the project, and possibilities for its processing with potential supervisors of doctoral studies. Program without specialization.

The purpose of this Degree Course is to acquire the skills and knowledge that characterise the various sectors of the education sciences as well as the learning of methods and procedures for scientific investigation and intervention.

The bachelor’s degree in educational studies is designed for undergraduates at AIC aspiring to enter one of the SOE’s graduate programs for their MEd to become teachers or counselors. The degree includes select courses, service learning, and campus/community experiences structured to help students make discerning decisions aligned with their career aspirations.

For over 30 years, graduates of the Master of Education program have enhanced their professional practices, made advancements in their careers and shaped their communities. Our MEd (General) and MEd (Educational Leadership) programs are designed to facilitate the study of critical challenges facing education and to shape how people teach, learn and lead in schools.

The BS in Early Childhood Education program is designed for students interested in obtaining the Certification in Early Childhood Education (Pre K-4).

The Bachelor of Arts in Education (BAEd) degree prepares students to seek employment in entry-level positions in elementary or secondary art education. Students will consider, research, and learn to adapt curriculum to the needs of children and adolescents from diverse backgrounds and ability levels. Classes are taught by experienced, respected faculty who bring knowledge and expertise into the classroom.

The Master of Arts in Education (MAEd) program at WLU is a 30-credit-hour program that includes 12 credit hours of required education common core courses and 18 credit hours of courses in the student’s area of emphasis. Courses are scheduled in two eight-week terms during the fall and spring semesters, and two six-week terms during the summer. Our personal-touch program maximizes flexibility and connection, offering both online and face-to-face courses that meet once a week at 5:00 p.m.

St. Catherine University’s Master of Arts in Education (MAED) programs for licensed educators will help you turn your passion for teaching into teaching excellence, making an impact on your classroom and your career.

Study at Humak University of Applied Sciences, the leading higher education institution in adventure education in Finland. The community educator studies train specialists in adventure and outdoor education. Adventure and outdoor education is based on experiential and activity-based learning methodology and aims at supporting the growth, development, well-being, and agency of individuals, groups and communities.

The MSEd program features active in their fields, smart-classrooms, distance learning, evening courses, and multi-disciplinary field experience placements.