Education with Professional Educator License (M.Ed.)

GRADUATE PROGRAM

Education with Professional Educator License (M.Ed.)

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

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The Master of Education with Professional Educator License is for aspiring educators with a bachelor’s degree in a field other than education. Upon successful completion, graduates earn a master’s degree and an Illinois Professional Educator License.

Options with licensure for this program include:

• Elementary Education

• Middle Grades Education

• Secondary Education

• Special Education

• Visual Arts Education

Theory and practice integrate through professional coursework and field experiences in area schools. These experiences provide opportunities for future educators to observe skilled teachers, practice emerging skills, and apply knowledge gained from university coursework to elementary, middle, and secondary classrooms. The licensure program culminates in an advanced internship (student teaching) during which teacher candidates synthesize the knowledge, skills and dispositions required in the teaching profession.

Amy Randolph, Program Graduate

“I chose the M.Ed. program at the University of St. Francis because it has an outstanding reputation amongst local educators. In addition, as a mom of two kids, the hybrid schedule allowed me to continue to work and was flexible for my family’s busy lifestyle. I appreciate the tremendous support from my professors and advisor throughout the program. The opportunity to become close with other students provided additional support for our learning journeys. I am very pleased with my decision to attend USF and highly recommend the program to other prospective students.”

FEATURES

The graduate education with licensure program curriculum includes all professional education coursework and school-based field experiences required by the state of Illinois. Classes are delivered blended in the evenings and online. Field experiences take place in school settings during the regular school day.

BENEFITS

This program has no electives and can be completed in as few as five semesters. The student teaching component during the final semester allows candidates to maintain their daytime employment for the first four semesters in the program. Daytime course options are also available to meet a range of personal needs.

OUTCOMES

Graduates of the this program will be able to:

• Teach diverse students and understand how individuals develop and learn.

• Structure a safe and healthy learning environment.

• Implement a variety of instructional delivery strategies.

• Utilize appropriate formative and summative assessments to determine student needs, monitor progress, measure growth, and evaluate student outcomes.

• Build and nurture collaborative relationships to foster cognitive, linguistic, physical, and socialemotional development.

• Be an ethical and reflective practitioner who exhibits professionalism, provides leadership, and advocates for the educational community.

FINANCING YOUR EDUCATION

Students are eligible for financial aid in the form of student loans, payment plans and tuition reimbursement deferment. All students should submit the Free Application for Federal Aid (FAFSA) at studentaid.gov. USF’s code is 001664.

of Education programs are further approved by the Illinois State Board of Education (isbe.net).