M.Ed. (Master of Education)
    This is a professional program for individuals holding either education or non-education baccalaureate degrees or for individuals holding master's degrees who are seeking initial teaching licensure. The MEd program at the Marion campus is designed for individuals who wish to obtain their initial teaching license in early childhood (pre-K to grade 3) or middle childhood (grades 4-9). 

    The program consists of a coherent pattern of courses, seminars, field experiences, an internship (student teaching), and a master's capstone project focused upon critical problems in education. The program is a five quarter professional sequence during the regular academic year (autumn-spring) for full-time students who seek teaching licensure. Most courses are scheduled Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, while a few are offered late afternoon. Additional required courses maybe offered during summer quarter.

     In addition to the graduate courses in the professional sequence, students may be required to take additional content courses that were not a part the their undergraduate program. This determination will be made by the education program advisor upon evaluation of transcripts.

      Beginning in AU 2007, all M.ED. candidates will apply for AU admission. The admissions deadline is Feb. 1, 2007. However, because this is a recent change for middle childhood admission, the deadline for applying to join the middle childhood cohort will be May 1, 2007 FOR 2007 ONLY. 

 Graduate Studies Handbook  Revised February, 2006
Master of Education for Early Childhood Licensure (pre-K through grade 3) Program Sheet
Content Requirements for Early Childhood Licensure
Master of Education for Middle Childhood Licensure (grades 4-9) 2006-2007 Program Sheet
Content Requirements for Middle Childhood Licensure (grades 4-9)
Directions for Obtaining the Middle Childhood Generalist Endorsement

M.A. (Master of Arts)

  The Master of Arts degree in Integrated Teaching and Learning is a post-baccalaureate degree that serves practicing teachers at all levels (preschool, elementary, middle level, and high school) and provides an important first step for graduate students who wish to pursue a doctorate and become scholars and teachers at the university level.

    In addition, the program is designed to provide a base for previously certificated or licensed professionals who are interested in offering educationally-related services in a wide variety of social and educational settings outside the public schools. Such settings may include:  

• Social service fields which provide educational programs and services for children and young adults

• Education departments of art, history, and science museums

• Educational service programs connected with park and recreational systems  

   Students admitted to the Master of Arts degree in Integrated Teaching and Learning may take coursework on the Columbus, Lima, Mansfield, Marion, or Newark Campuses.   Each student will be assigned a faculty adviser who will provide guidance to the student throughout the program and will help in planning individual programs.
Graduate Program: Master of Arts
Integrated Teaching and Learning Master of Arts Program Sheet