Graduate studies in Education
Graduate Degree in Education
“The professors at FHU really impacted me, and hopefully I can impact my students in that same way. One of the best parts about the program is that it’s all online. I was able to work and get classroom experience while completing my degree.” – Haylee Janiec | Master of Education
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Take a look at the following programs being offered for Graduate Education
Master of Arts in Teaching
An educator equipped with an M.A.T. degree from FHU is guaranteed to make a transformative impact in education. Equipped with advanced expertise in your licensure area, research methods, development psychology, instructional theory and design, and much more, you’ll stand out as leaders in your school, district, and industry. From classroom management to instructional design, you’ll be prepared to shape the future of PK-12 education!
This M.A.T. program can take from 15-24 months to complete, during which all M.A.T. students are required to complete a core set of classes. Afterward, students can emphasize in one of the following areas: Pre-K, K-5, 6-12, K-12 Art, K-12 Music, or K-12 P.E.
Admission Requirements:
To be considered for admission into the M.A.T. program at FHU, please submit the following:
- Free online application
- Official transcripts for all undergraduate and graduate degrees
- Interview with the program director
- Copy of Photo ID
Teaching Core (16 Hours):
| EDU 500 | Introduction to Graduate Studies | 1 |
| EDU 501 | Research Methods | 3 |
| EDU 503 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| EDU 505 | Instructional Theory and Design | 3 |
| EDU 506 | Computer Applications in Education (W) | 3 |
| BIB 540*** | Introduction to Christianity | 3 |
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Exit Requirements:
- Admission to the Teacher Education program and candidacy status.
- Minimum of thirty-six (36) graduate hours applicable to the M.A.T. program.
- Cumulative graduate grade point average of 3.00 or above, with no more than two (2) “C” grades in their program of study.
- All coursework applicable to the M.A.T. Program of Study must be completed within six years of graduation.
- Successful completion of the comprehensive examination.
Master of Arts in Special Education
An educator equipped with an MAT in Special Education degree from FHU is guaranteed to make a transformative impact in education, specifically in a special education classroom. Equipped with advanced expertise in your licensure area and courses in developmental psychology, teaching students with disabilities, application in special education, and much more, you’ll stand out as a leader in your school, district, and community. You’ll be prepared to shape the future of special education!
This M.A.T. program in Special Education can take as little 24 months to complete, during which all M.A.T. students are required to complete a core set of classes. Afterward, students can emphasize in one of the following areas: K-8 Interventionist, 6-12 Interventionist, or K-12 Comprehensive.
Admission Requirements:
To be considered for admission into the M.A.T. program at FHU, please submit the following:
- Free online application
- Official transcripts for all undergraduate and graduate degrees
- Interview with the program director
- Copy of Photo ID
Special Education Core (16 hours):
| EDU 500 | Introduction to Graduate Studies | 1 |
| EDU 501 | Research Methods | 3 |
| EDU 503 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| EDU 505 | Instructional Theory and Design | 3 |
| EDU 547 | Advanced Literacy III: Teaching Literacy | 3 |
| EDU 548 | Advanced Literacy IV: Teaching Methods Across Content Areas | 3 |
| BIB 540* | Introduction to Christianity | 3 |
| SPE 541 | Differentiated Instruction and Invention | 3 |
| SPE 544 | Managing Behaviors of Students with Special Needs | 3 |
| SPE 547 | Assessment in Special Education | 3 |
| SPE 548 | Consultation with School, Family, and Community | 3 |
| SPE 578 | Technology and the Special Education Teacher | 3 |
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Exit Requirements:
- Admission to the Teacher Education program and candidacy status.
- Minimum of thirty-six (36) graduate hours applicable to the M.A.T. program.
- Cumulative graduate grade point average of 3.00 or above, with no more than two (2) “C” grades in their program of study.
- All coursework applicable to the M.A.T. Program of Study must be completed within six years of graduation.
- Successful completion of the comprehensive examination.
Master of Science in School Counseling
Prepare yourself to be a skilled and knowledgeable helper in the school counseling setting with the Master of Science in School Counseling (M.S.) program at Freed-Hardeman University. Begin a new adventure that integrates elements of the counseling and education professions with principles of the Christian faith.
At Freed-Hardeman University, students enrolled in our M.S. in School Counseling program will gain important knowledge and skills to become an impactful and empathetic leader in the counseling field specifically in the school setting. Anticipate a comprehensive journey encompassing counseling and training in the school setting, upon successful completion of the program, leads to Tennessee licensure as a school counselor for K-12 schools.
Admission Requirements:
To be considered for admission into the M.S. in School Counseling program at FHU, please submit the following:
- Free online application
- Official transcripts for all undergraduate and graduate degrees
- Must have the equivalent of 12 semester hours in Behavioral
- Science (Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Anthropology, Family Studies) at the undergraduate level with a minimum GPA of 3.00
- Submit an essay of personal goals and how FHU will contribute to those goals (300-500 words).
- Interview with the Counseling Admissions Committee
- Submission of a criminal background check
- Copy of Photo ID
School Counseling Core (28 Hours):
| COU 000 | Orientation to Graduate Studies in Counseling | 1 hour |
| COU 500B | School Counseling Foundations | 3 |
| COU 504 | Counseling Theories and Interventions in the School | 3 |
| COU 520 | Assessment in Counseling | 3 |
| COU 550 | Career Counseling | 3 |
| COU 560 | Counseling Diverse Populations | 3 |
| COU 665 | Organization and Administration of School Counseling | 3 |
| EDU 501 | Research Methods | 3 |
| EDU 503 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| EDU 637 | Data Analysis for School Improvement | 3 |
Exit Requirements:
- Successful completion of all required coursework with a 3.00 GPA and other requirements for the M.S. degree.
- Successful completion of required field experience (practicum and two internships).
- Completion of all courses within a six-year period.
- Successful completion of the comprehensive examination.
- Appropriate score on the state-approved licensure examination.
- Recommendations by the Director of School Counseling, internship mentors, and superintendent/principal of the district where the internship was completed.
Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction
Enhance your career with a Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction. This new adventure will give you the coursework and experience needed to advance in the PK-12 school system. You’ll learn from experts in their field about research methods, curriculum planning, adolescent psychology, and more!
This M.Ed program in Special Education can take as little as 5 semesters to complete (Fall, Spring, Summer, Fall, Spring) to complete.
The Master of Arts in Teaching program (MAT) is for individuals wishing to pursue initial teaching licensure. All of our M.Ed. students are already licensed and working in the education sector. If you already hold an active teaching license and are seeking to gain advanced training in education, this M.Ed. program is for you!
Admission Requirements:
To be considered for admission into the M.Ed program at FHU, please submit the following:
- Free online application
- Official transcripts for all undergraduate and graduate degrees
- Interview with the program director
- Copy of Photo ID
Curriculum & Instruction Core (19 hours):
| EDU 500 | Introduction to Graduate Studies | 1 |
| EDU 501 | Research Methods | 3 |
| EDU 503 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| EDU 505 | Instructional Theory and Design | 3 |
| EDU 506 | Computer Applications in Education(W) | 3 |
| EDU 508 | Foundations of Curriculum | 3 |
| BIB 540* | Introduction to Christianity | 3 |
Exit Requirements:
- Minimum of thirty-seven (37) graduate hours applicable to the M.Ed. program.
- Cumulative graduate grade point average of 3.00 or above, with no more than two (2) “C” grades in their program of study.
- Successful completion and defense of their research project.
- All coursework applicable of the program of study must be completed within six (6) years prior to graduation
Take a look at more programs being offered for Graduate Education
- Instructional Leadership (M.Ed)
- Literacy with Emphasis in ESL
- Instructional Leadership (Ed.S)
- Doctor Of Education
Master of Education in Instructional Leadership
Advance your career with a Master in Education in Instructional Leadership. This new adventure will give you the coursework and experience needed to advance in the administration sector of education. You’ll learn from experts in their field about research methods, school business management, administration, leadership theories, and more!
This M.Ed program consists of 36 credit hours to complete.
The licensure-only track consists of 21 credit hours and is for students who already have an M.Ed but need their Instructional Leadership Licensure. Students interested in this track must meet the same entrance and exit requirements as those in the M.Ed. program.
Admission Requirements:
To be considered for admission into the M.Ed program at FHU, please submit the following:
- Free online application
- Official transcripts for undergraduate and graduate degrees
- Verification of 3 years of teaching experience
- Interview with the program director
- Copy of Photo ID
Instructional Leadership Core (40 hours):
| BIB 540 | Introduction to Christianity | 3 |
| EDU 500 | Introduction to Graduate Studies | 1 |
| EDU 501 | Research Methods | 3 |
| EDU 503 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| EDU 505 | Instructional Theory and Design | 3 |
| EDU 506 | Computer Applications in Education(W) | 3 |
| EDU 513 | Education Law | 3 |
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Exit Requirements:
- Successful completion of the above coursework with a 3.00 GPA and any other requirements for the M.Ed. degree.
- Completion of all courses within a six–year period. Upon enrolling in EDU 601 Foundations of School Administration and Supervision, ILL candidates will complete a field experience proposal. The minimum time for ILL candidates to complete the field experience is three (3) semesters. The maximum time to complete the field experience is three (3) years.
- Passage of the Instructional Leadership Praxis 6990.
- Exit interview with the Program Director of Instructional Leadership will include ensuring that candidate’s field experience artifacts demonstrate the required competencies outlined in the Tennessee Instructional Leadership Standards (TILS).
Master of Education in Literacy, Emphasis in English as a Second Language
An educator equipped with an M.Ed. in Literacy degree from FHU is guaranteed to make a transformative impact in education, specifically in the ESL classroom. You’ll be equipped with advanced expertise in foundations of language, ESL instruction, literacy methods, and much more!
This M.Ed program can take as little as 15 months to complete.
For those that already have a master’s degree, we offer two separate endorsement areas: English as a Second Language and Reading Specialist. While the master’s program is 30 credit hours, the ESL endorsement is only 12 credit hours and the reading specialist endorsement is only 18 credit hours.
Admission Requirements:
To be considered for admission into the M.Ed program at FHU, please submit the following:
- Free online application
- Official transcripts for undergraduate and graduate degrees
- Interview with the program director
- Copy of Photo ID
Curriculum – ESL:
| ESL 555 | Instructional Methods and Content Teaching English as a Second Language |
| ESL 557 | Foundations of Language, Culture, and Practice in Second Language Teaching |
| ESL 559 | Evaluation and Assessment of English Learners |
| ESL 560 | English as a Second language Practicum and Field Experience |
Curriculum – Reading Specialist:
| EDU 545 | Advanced Literacy I: Emergent Literacy Methods Across Content Areas |
| EDU 521N | Teaching Secondary School Literacy |
| ESL 546 | Advanced Literacy II: Literature and Literacy |
| EDU 547N | Advanced Literacy III: Teaching Literacy |
| EDU 548N | Advanced Literacy IV: Teaching Methods Across Content Areas |
| EDU 561 | Literacy Practicum |
Education Specialist Degree in Instructional Leadership
Prepare yourself with advanced training in PK-12 education with our Education Specialist program at Freed-Hardeman University. This new adventure will expand upon your training and experience in education, equip you with advanced leadership skills, and enable you to help strengthen your school’s instructional effectiveness.
Programs Available
- Education Specialist Degree in Instructional Leadership, concentration in Administration and Supervision
A program leading to an Education Specialist degree with a license in administration and supervision. - Education Specialist Degree in Instructional Leadership, concentration in Teacher Leadership
A program leading to a non-licensure Education Specialist degree with a concentration in teacher leadership.
This M.Ed program consists of 39 credit hours to complete.
Admission Requirements:
To be considered for admission into the M.Ed program at FHU, please submit the following:
- Free online application
- Official transcripts for undergraduate and graduate degrees
- Must have completed an appropriate master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution or an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and approved by the appropriate graduate program coordinator with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.50.
- Verification of 3 years of teaching experience
- Copy of Photo ID
Administration and Supervision (Licensure):
| EDU 601 | Foundations of School Administration/Supervision | 3 |
| EDU 610 | Leadership Theories and Applications | 3 |
| EDU 611 | School Business Management | 3 |
| EDU 612 | School and Community Relations | 3 |
| EDU 613 | The Principalship | 3 |
| EDU 614 | Instructional Leadership Licensure Internship | 3 |
| EDU 630 | Professionalism and Ethics | 3 |
| EDU 637 | Data Analysis for School Improvement | 3 |
| EDU 642 | Advanced Technology for Educators | 3 |
| EDU 670A | Advanced Educational Research Design I | 3 |
| EDU 670B | Advanced Educational Research Design II | 3 |
| EDU 671A | Quantitative Statistics Applied to Social Science Research I | 3 |
| EDU 672 | Qualitative Methods Applied to Social Science Research | 3 |
| Total Hours: | 39 |
Teacher Leadership (Non-Licensure):
| EDU 601 | Foundations of School Administration/Supervision | 3 |
| EDU 620 | Administrative Issues in Special Education | 3 |
| EDU 630 | Professionalism and Ethics | 3 |
| EDU 634 | Seminar in Multicultural and Diversity Issues in Education | 3 |
| EDU 637 | Data Analysis for School Improvement | 3 |
| EDU 638 | Instructional Design and Improvement | 3 |
| EDU 639 | Development of Professional Learning Communities | 3 |
| EDU 642 | Advanced Technology for Educators | 3 |
| EDU 670A | Advanced Educational Research Design I | 3 |
| EDU 670B | Advanced Educational Research Design II | 3 |
| EDU 671A | Quantitative Statistics Applied to Social Science Research I | 3 |
| EDU 672 | Qualitative Methods Applied to Social Science Research | 3 |
| EDU 685 | Seminar in Professional Development | 3 |
| Total Hours: | 39 |
Exit Requirements:
- Successful completion of all required coursework with a 3.00 GPA and other requirements for the M.S. degree.
- Successful completion of required field experience (practicum and two internships).
- Completion of all courses within a six-year period.
- Successful completion of the comprehensive examination.
- Appropriate score on the state-approved licensure examination.
- Recommendations by the Director of School Counseling, internship mentors, and superintendent/principal of the district where the internship was completed.
Doctor of Education
Prepare yourself with advanced training in PK-12 education with our Doctor of Education program at Freed-Hardeman University. This new adventure will expand upon your training and experience in education, equip you with advanced leadership skills, and allow you to become an expert on a specific topic through the completion of a dissertation.
All students in the Ed.D. program will complete a rigorous research-based dissertation that integrates theory and research in the study of instructional leadership. The primary goal of the dissertation is to generate knowledge that contributes to the understanding of instructional educational practices, policies, or reforms. The dissertation is a significant scholarly work that uses rigorous research methods in the study of educational problems and practices and the application of problem-solving strategies.
This M.Ed program consists of 57 credit hours to complete, which can take about 3.5 years.
Admission Requirements:
To be considered for admission into the M.Ed program at FHU, please submit the following:
- Free online application
- Official transcripts for undergraduate and graduate degrees
- Must have completed an appropriate master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution or an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education
- Accreditation and approved by the appropriate graduate program coordinator with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.50.
- Verification of 3 years of teaching experience
- Copy of Photo ID
Licensure Core (45 hours):
| EDU 601 | Foundations of School Administration and Supervision | 3 |
| EDU 610 | Leadership Theories and Applications | 3 |
| EDU 611 | School Business Management | 3 |
| EDU 612 | School and Community Relations | 3 |
| EDU 613 | The Principalship | 3 |
| EDU 614 | Instructional Leadership Licensure Internship | 3 |
| EDU 621 | Advanced Education Leadership | 3 |
| EDU 630 | Professionalism and Ethics | 3 |
| EDU 635 | Advanced Legal Issues | 3 |
| EDU 637 | Data Analysis for School Improvement | 3 |
| EDU 670A | Advanced Educational Research Design I | 3 |
| EDU 670B | Advanced Educational Research Design II | 3 |
| EDU 671A | Quantitative Statistics Applied to Social Science Research I | 3 |
| EDU 671B | Quantitative Statistics Applied to Social Science Research II | 3 |
| EDU 672 | Qualitative Methods Applied to Social Science Research | 3 |
Non-Licensure Core (45 hours):
| EDU 601 | Foundations of School Administration and Supervision | 3 |
| EDU 621 | Advanced Education Leadership | 3 |
| EDU 630 | Professionalism and Ethics | 3 |
| EDU 634 | Seminar in Multicultural and Diversity | 3 |
| EDU 635 | Advanced Legal Issues | 3 |
| EDU 637 | Data Analysis for School Improvement | 3 |
| EDU 638 | Instructional Design and Improvement | 3 |
| EDU 639 | Development of Professional Learning Communities | 3 |
| EDU 670A | Advanced Educational Research Design I | 3 |
| EDU 670B | Advanced Educational Research Design II | 3 |
| EDU 671A | Quantitative Statistics Applied to Social Science Research I | 3 |
| EDU 671B | Quantitative Statistics Applied to Social Science Research II | 3 |
| EDU 672 | Qualitative Methods Applied to Social Science Research | 3 |
| EDU 685 | Seminar in Professional Development | 3 |
| SPE 561 | Literacy Interventions | 3 |
Candidacy (9 hours):
| EDU 773 | Dissertation Seminar I | 3 |
| EDU 774 | Dissertation Seminar II | 3 |
| EDU 775 | Dissertation Seminar III | 3 |
What you can Expect:
- Faculty Involvement: Engagement with professors who truly care about you as a student and as an individual
- Flexible Format: All master’s, specialist, and doctorate degrees can be completed 100% online, while working as a full-time educator.
- Family Environment: We are very intentional about creating positive communities of learning. We want to help you balance school, work, family, and life!
BOBBIE SOLLEY CENTER OF EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING
The Bobbie Solley Center for Excellence in Teaching (BSCET) provides free online and in-person professional development opportunities for educators across the country. The Center has already served thousands of educators across the country and continues to provide high-quality sessions on a regular basis. If you’d like to attend one of these professional development opportunities, visit here to view upcoming sessions and learn more about the Center.
We believe learning should be a transformative experience that has a lasting impact. Our professors are passionate about helping students reach new heights and unlock their potential.
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