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The Master of Arts in Education degree with initial teaching certification is for individuals who hold a bachelor’s degree with content courses in a certifiable major who wishes to become a teacher.  The curriculum provides initial teaching certification at the middle or high school levels in biological science, chemistry, physics, English, mathematics, and social studies, and certification for teaching at all grade levels is offered in art, French, German, Spanish, and music.  Required courses include Effective Classroom Instruction for Middle and Secondary Students, Introduction to Special Education, Teaching in a Diverse Society, and History and Philosophy of Education.

The online Master of Arts in Education with a specialization in Learning Behavior Disorder (LBD) program is for candidates with teaching certificates.  The curriculum is designed for those who wish to learn more about teaching students with mild to moderate learning and behavior disabilities.

Study topics in:

• Behavior and classroom management
• Educational programming
• Collaboration and advocacy
• Autism spectrum disorders

You can become a specialist in literacy education with the Master of Arts in Education / Literacy Specialist (P-12) from Georgetown College. This online reading and literacy master’s degree imparts the skills to effectively assess and address your students’ literacy needs.

As a fully online cohort model, this graduate program teaches through such online activities as:

• Assignments
• Webinars
• Discussion threads
• Group activities

Not only do graduates earn their master’s degree with this online reading and literacy graduate program, but they also receive a Teacher Leader endorsement. Furthermore, by passing the PRAXIS exam, you can add a Literacy Coach or Reading Specialist within a school building. The Reading Supervisor endorsement is also available within a district.

The online Master of Arts in Education with a specialization in Moderate and Severe Disabilities for grades PreK-12 is a certification program for certified teachers who wish to teach students with moderate to severe disabilities (MSD).  The curriculum provides knowledge and strategies to teach MSD school-age children and young adults, as well as help them plan for their transition into adult life while stressing research-based practices and collaboration with regular education, families, and community agencies in inclusive settings.  Coursework addresses instructional, social, educational, and transitional needs from birth through adult life.

You can become an advocate for gifted students with the Master of Arts in Education in Teacher Leader / Gifted Education (P-12). This online gifted and special education master’s degree empowers candidates to identify and meet the needs of gifted students.

As a fully online program that follows a cohort model, you participate via online activities such as webinars, chats, assessments, and group activities. Upon completing the online gifted education graduate program and passing the PRAXIS exam, you can earn your Gifted Education endorsement.

The program covers such topics in gifted education as:

• Advanced applications of technology in education
• Differentiating gifted learners in the regular classroom
• Becoming a teacher leader
• Curriculum and instruction

You can be a leader in educational technology with the Master of Arts in Education in Teacher Leader / Instructional Computer Technology (P-12). This online teacher leadership master’s degree empowers you to improve the use of technology in your district, school, and classroom.

The online teacher leadership coursework strengthens your skills in leadership and educational technology. Graduates can claim an endorsement in Instructional Computer Technology without taking a PRAXIS exam. Other outcomes of this online teacher leadership program include the following:

• Enhancement of classroom technology knowledge and skills
• Ability to teach computer-related courses
• Technology resource teacher
• Technology leader for your school, district, or state

You can fill a need in Kentucky schools with the Master of Arts in Education in Teacher Leader / Moderate to Severe Disabilities. (MSD) This online gifted and special education master’s degree trains certified teachers to teach children and young adults with moderate and severe disabilities.

Through the online coursework, you learn how to address special needs from birth to adulthood. Specifically, you develop strategies to assist your students with their educational, social, instructional, and transitional needs.

Besides studying the foundations of teacher leadership and technology in the classroom, you will explore such topics as:

• Teaching students with MSD
• Teaching individuals with physical and multiple disabilities
• Transition services
• Teaching in a diverse society