Graduate students who already have teaching certificates can use their M. Ed. Degree studies to deepen their understanding of teaching/learning strategies. This could lead to becoming a department chair or team leader within a school.
The Advanced Literacy Instruction sequence of courses qualifies the graduate for a Reading Specialist certificate upon successful completion of the Reading Specialist TExES exam. This enables the graduate to:
- Work as a Reading Specialist in an elementary or secondary school or at the district level.
- Train in Teacher Education at a Regional Service Center.
- Teach in Teacher Education literacy courses at a university.
The Differentiated Instruction sequence of courses qualifies the graduate to:
- Work as a Differentiated Instruction specialist in an elementary or secondary school or at the district level.
- Train in Differentiated Instruction at a Regional Service Center.
- Teach in teacher education programs at a university or college.
The Educational Administration sequence of courses qualifies the graduate to:
- Work as a Principal or in other administrative-level positions in public or private schools.
- Train in Educational Administration or Teacher Education at a Regional Service Center.
- Teach undergraduate Teacher Education courses at a university or college.
The Instructional Leadership sequence of courses prepares the graduate for leadership roles in:
- Curriculum development
- Professional development
- Empowerment of teachers
- Instructional development
- Academic coaching
The Special Education sequence of courses qualifies the graduate to:
- Work as a Special Education specialist in an elementary or secondary school or at the district level.
- Work as a Special Education Designer for an educational publishing company.
- Teach undergraduate classes in Special Education at a university or a Regional Service Center.
The Sports Administration sequence of courses qualifies the graduate to:
- Work as an athletic director.
- Teach undergraduate sports managment courses at a university or college.
- Manage select sports leagues.
- Work in the fitness industry.
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