Graduate Admissions Requirements
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Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university
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“B” average during undergraduate study or demonstrated potential for graduate work
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Completed application
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Official, sealed transcripts
Certification Information:
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Teacher certification requires completion of an approved program and qualifying scores on state tests.
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On the undergraduate level, students must earn their bachelor's degree in their specialty area and in education.
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On the graduate level, students can pursue the certification only or the certification and the MAT degree.
Facilities & Technology
The School of Education is located in the The McGowan Center for Graduate and Professional Studies located on the corner of University and North Washington Avenues. This facility contains classrooms and related clinical/professional space.
Learning Commons
The Learning Commons changes minds about what a library is, how it works, and what it's supposed to do. By seamlessly navigating the ever-changing learning landscape, The Learning Commons in effect removes previous barriers to knowledge creation. Since it is far more than a repository for information, the facility instantly became a place where people collaborate and create knowledge, using the latest technology and the energy that is borne of intellectual exchange and inspirational spaces.
McGowan Center for Graduate and Professional Studies
The McGowan Center for Graduate and Professional Studies, located on the corner of University and North Washington Avenues, contains classrooms and related clinical/professional space for Communication Sciences and Disorders, Psychology and Counseling, Education, and Business students. The Marywood Market is also located here.
The McGowan Center is home to the School of Education and the School of Business and Global Innovation. The Counseling/Student Development Center is also located here.
The building has modern classrooms, computer labs, and controlled lab settings for the Psychology and Communication Sciences and Disorders programs. Students from the School of Education may utilize the Curriculum Lab, which houses hundreds of school textbooks, teacher manuals, and other teaching materials.
Market Marywood is a convenience store located on the first floor of the McGowan Center. It features favorite beverages, snacks, Ben and Jerry's ice cream, on-the-go sandwiches, fruit, and salads.
Curriculum Lab Library
The Curriculum Lab and Library, located in the McGowan Center for Graduate and Professional Studies, is a curriculum materials resource area, designed to support the specialized needs of teacher education students.
In addition to books and other educational materials, the Curriculum Lab and Library includes an Ellison Machine, laminator, study area, televisions, and a computer lab with printers and scanners.
Scholarships
Faculty
Courses & Curriculum
The general professional education requirements for secondary or PK-12 certification are:
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EDUC 00_ |
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0 |
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EDUC 005D |
Practicum IV Secondary/K-12 |
0 |
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EDUC 102 |
Dgtl Tech/Comm in Education |
3 |
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PSYC 251 |
Developmental Psychology |
3 |
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Or |
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PSYC 252 |
Psychology of Adolescence |
3 |
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EDUC 311 |
Educational Psychology |
3 |
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EDUC 411A |
Effective Instructn Secondary/PK-12 Ed K-12 Education |
3 |
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Various |
Curriculum methods and materials in the major discipline |
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SPED 100 |
Characteristics of Students With Mild Disabilities |
3 |
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SPED 367 |
Behavior and Classroom Management |
3 |
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EDUC 414 |
Social Foundations of Education |
3 |
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SPED 420 |
Evidence Based Practices |
3 |
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EDUC 461 |
Meth Assessment/ESL |
3 |
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EDUC 442 |
Student Teaching Elementary and Secondary |
9 |
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EDUC 441 |
SeminarUndrgrd Stdnt Teacher Candidates |
3 |
PSYC 251: taken by PK-12 candidates
PSYC 252: taken by 7-12 candidates
EDUC 311, EDUC 411A, SPED 367, EDUC 414, EDUC 461 and EDUC 442: Upper-level course: requires successful completion of upper level screening
Students may elect to enroll in a dual certification program with special education PK-12 and would take the following additional courses:
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SPED 362 |
Secondary Programming and Career Education |
3 |
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SPED 400 |
The Law and Special Education |
3 |
Various: variable in title, number, and credit, taken in major department
Program requirements for the concentration areas are listed in the Undergraduate Teacher Education Handbook.
Current Student Resources
From #DayOne, Marywood is here for you each step of the way. For currently enrolled students visit the School of Education Student Resources Website for academic tips, forms, and more to guide you on your academic journey.
