Education: School of Education
The School of Education is housed in the Mackey Building.
Master of Arts in Teaching: K - 5; 6 - 12: The M.A. in Teaching K-5 and the M.A. in Teaching 6-12 are non-traditional programs designed to accommodate working adults who have an undergraduate degree in a field other than teacher education. The programs are composed of 30 hours of course work and either student teaching or completion of all transitional licensure requirements.
The Master of Arts in Teaching K-5 provides course work required for licensure as a teacher in grades K-5.
The Master of Arts in Teaching 6-12 provides course work required for licensure as a teacher to individuals who completed a bachelor's degree in a content area but who did not take the teacher education courses needed to obtain initial licensure.
Master of Education: Educational Leadership K-12: The major in Educational Leadership K-12 is a licensure program for principals that enables candidates to develop knowledge and skills specified for the Instructional Leadership License - Beginning (ILL-B) and the Instructional Leadership License -Professional (ILL-P) in the State of Tennessee. The Educational Leadership Program curriculum satisfies the requirements of Interstate School Leader Licensure Consortium (SLL).
Master of Education: English Second Language PreK-12: The major in English Second Language (ESL) provides prospective teachers of students for whom English is not their first language with a concentrated focus appropriate to grades pre-kindergarten through twelve. This program is designed for individuals who are already licensed teachers with an option for individuals who seek only initial licensure as an ESL teacher to obtain a Master of Arts in English Second Language.
Master of Education: Curriculum and Instruction K-12: The major in Curriculum, Assessment, and Instruction is appropriate for individuals who wish to continue working as teachers and increase their knowledge and skills regarding curriculum, assessment, and instruction. This major does not lead to licensure. (Temporarily Inactive)
Master of Education: Curriculum and Instruction for Christian School Educators K-12: The Masters of Education degree (M.Ed.) in Curriculum and Instruction for Christian School Educators is designed for those educators (i.e., teachers, instructional facilitators, and administrators) serving in Christian schools who want to increase their knowledge and skills to improve student learning. Candidates learn new technology, teaching methods, differentiation strategies, and analyzing results to increase effective instruction. This program is designed to accommodate working adults who want a graduate degree. (Temporarily Inactive)
Master of Library and Information Science PreK-12: The main focus of the M.L.I.S. program is to prepare teachers to become school library information specialists, with emphasis on the twenty-one competencies required by the Tennessee State Department of Education. (Temporarily Inactive)
Master of Education: Visual Impairments Special Education: The major is designed to equip teachers to work as special education teachers who are viewed as the visual impairments expert, as itinerant teachers for students with visual impairments and other disabilities, and in specialized settings such as Tennessee School for the Blind.
Ed.S.: Specialist in Accountability and Instructional Leadership: The 30-hour major in the Specialist in Accountability and Instructional Leadership program is designed for administrators, instructional facilitators, and teachers in schools and districts who seek to improve school and student performance, be recognized as an expert in research, data, and accountability, and possess the confidence, knowledge, and skills to be a progressive leader in any education environment. The program is non-traditional, extends for four semesters, and is designed to accommodate working adults who have a graduate degree.
For additional information, schedule of classes, and application for graduate admissions, write or call: School of Graduate and Continuing Studies, Trevecca Nazarene University, 333 Murfreesboro Road, Nashville, Tennessee 37210-2877; (615) 248-1529; (844) TNU-GRAD. E-mail: sgcsadmissions@trevecca.edu.