Graduate Programs

     

Course Number	Course Title	Credits
EDU 600	Professional Educator Seminar	0
EDU 602	Multicultural Education	3
EDU 610	History and Philosophy of Education	3
EDU 611	Curriculum Theory and Design	3
EDU 612	Instructional and Curriculum Design and Evaluation	3
EDU 621	Character Development in Education	3
EDL 620	School Law	3
EDU 641	Educational Research & Statistics	3
EDU 645	Action Research Planning	2
EDU 650	Advanced Educational Psychology	3
EDU 694	Practicum in Teacher Development	3
EDU 697    and  EDU 698	Action Research Project         Portfolio Review	2 1
	OR
EDU 699	Action Research Thesis Portfolio Assessment	4
	Total credits	32-33

Educational Administration & Leadership

Master of Arts in Education Degree

Educational Administration & Leadership

(Principal) Emphasis 

The graduate program in Educational Administration & Leadership is designed for educators who want to continue developing their professional commitment and competence while seeking an Illinois Type 75 General Administrative Certificate with a Principal endorsement. Graduate students in the program examine current educational theory and practice and explore a variety of viewpoints to reflectively develop their professional competence and leadership style. They explore social issues affecting teachers and students, and expand their awareness of and respect for the unique development of schools, teachers and students. During their course work, they consider effective collaboration with and accountability to students, parents, colleagues, and the community. Reexamining the development of values and professional ethics, candidates in this program gain greater intellectual and ethical insight.  

The Educational Administration & Leadership program develops advanced proficiency in the Illinois School Leader and the Illinois Principal standards. Participants develop proficiency on the standards in three phases: first, an orientation to and self-assessment of the standards; second, development of the knowledge and predispositions required by the standards; and, third, demonstration of performances implementing the standards. Progress on the standards is evaluated throughout the program though a Capstone experience (Portfolio – EDL 699) aligned with the standards.

A field-based internship (240 hours) is required by the School of Education.  Students typically complete the program in seven semesters. Passing a national licensure exam is necessary for certification and graduation. 
 
For more information contact: Dr. Jim Rosborg, Director of Graduate Education at (618)537-6464or by email at jtrosborg@mckendree.edu.

Program Features

·     Experience instruction that builds on sound theory, practical application, and a strong philosophy about the importance of teaching, learning, and school improvement.

·     Work with an outstanding university faculty and exemplary leaders in the field.

·     Earn the reputation of being one of the highly respected and best educators in the region.

·     Earn your degree and certificates from a nationally accredited School of Education.

·     Enjoy small classes, collegial relationships, and a caring and committed faculty.

·     A campus and cohort designed to build networking capabilities for the future.

·     Dynamic campus and cohort designed to provide continuity and colleague support.

·     Earn additional certification and licensure, Type 75 certificate, CPDU’s, and Initial to Standard Certificate.

This certification option is available only to those candidates who have completed the McKendree – MAED Teacher Development/Teacher Leadership program, and the McKendree- MAED Teacher Certification program.

ü     Apply for admission into the Educational Administration & Leadership program

ü     22 hours of required coursework

ü     3.00 cumulative GPA

ü     Illinois General Administrative (Principal) Test

ü     Illinois Test of Basic Skills (If not taken for initial teaching certification)

Educational Studies – Emphasis in Reading

Master of Arts in Education Degree

Educational Studies – Emphasis in Reading 

The Emphasis in Reading Educational Studies program is designed for those certified teachers working toward an added endorsement in reading and seeking the Master of Arts in Education degree. This program does not lead to initial certification as a reading teacher. Additional coursework may be required to seek the reading teacher added endorsement. Candidates who complete all requirements for the reading teacher endorsement must submit an application to the Illinois State Board of Education for the endorsement to be added to a certificate.

The Educational Studies Emphasis in Reading degree consists of 33 hours of course work. Additional curriculum information can be found in the graduate catalog. 
 
For more information contact: Dr. Jim Rosborg, Director of Graduate Education at (618)537-6464or by email at jtrosborg@mckendree.edu.

Program Features

·     Experience instruction that builds on sound theory, practical application, and a strong philosophy about the importance of teaching, learning, and school improvement.

·     Work with an outstanding university faculty and exemplary leaders in the field.

·     Earn the reputation of being one of the highly respected and best educators in the region.

·     Earn your degree from a nationally accredited School of Education.

·     Enjoy small classes, collegial relationships, and a caring and committed faculty.

·     A campus and cohort designed to build networking capabilities for the future.

·     Dynamic campus and cohort designed to provide continuity and colleague support.

                                                 Total credits                                   33

*Please Note: More courses are needed to be certified in the State of Illinois.

Music Education

Master of Arts in Education Degree

Music Education, Degree/Certification 

The graduate program in Music Education is designed for teachers who want to continue developing their professional commitment and competence. Graduate students in the program examine current educational theory and practice and explore a variety of viewpoints to reflectively develop their professional competence and teaching style. They explore social issues affecting students and expand their awareness of and respect for the unique development of each student. During their course work, they consider effective collaboration with and accountability to students, parents, colleagues, and the community. Reexamining the development of values and professional ethics, students gain greater intellectual and ethical insight. The Music Education Program develops advanced proficiency in the Illinois Teacher Standards.

The Music Education program consists of 34 hours of course work. Additional curriculum information can be found in the graduate catalog.

For more information contact: Dr. Phil Wilhelm, Coordinator for Music Education at (618)537-6428 or by email at pewilhelm@mckendree.edu.

Program Features

·     Experience instruction that builds on sound theory, practical application, and a strong philosophy about the importance of teaching, learning, and school improvement.

·     Work with an outstanding university faculty and exemplary leaders in the field.

·     Earn the reputation of being one of the highly respected and best educators in the region.

·     Earn your degree from a nationally accredited School of Education.

·     Enjoy small classes, collegial relationships, and a caring and committed faculty.

·     A campus and cohort designed to build networking capabilities for the future.

·     Dynamic campus and cohort designed to provide continuity and colleague support.

Special Education

Master of Arts in Education Degree

Special Education, Degree/Certification 

The graduate program in Special Education (LBS 1) Studies is designed for individuals seeking certification and a career teaching Special Education in elementary or secondary schools. The program is designed to serve individuals seeking their initial teaching certification or those practicing teachers seeking to expand their certification to include the LBS 1 endorsement.

 
Students in the program examine current educational theory and practice while exploring a variety of viewpoints to reflectively develop their professional competence. They learn and practice teaching methods through field experience integrated within the coursework and program, and expand their awareness of the respect for the unique issues facing special needs students from age 3 to 21.  
 
A capstone semester long student teaching or practicum experience is completed in a Special Education classroom under the joint supervision of a highly qualified cooperating teacher and the University. Upon completion of the capstone experience, candidates in the program are eligible to be recommended for an Illinois Type 10 certificate with a Special Education (LBS I) endorsement.

The Special Education program for a student seeking initial certification consists of 45 hours of course work. The program can be completed in six semesters (which includes summers). Students may choose to proceed  at a slower pace if they wish. The student who already has an elementary education certificate will take 36 hours and can be completed in five semesters. The student that has a secondary/special area K-12 certificate will need 42 hours and six semesters to complete the degree.

For more information contact: Barbara Thomas at (618) 537-6552 or bjthomas@mckendree.edu

Program Features

·     Experience instruction that builds on sound theory, practical application, and a strong philosophy about the importance of teaching, learning, and school improvement.

·     Work with an outstanding university faculty and exemplary leaders in the field.

·     Earn the reputation of being one of the highly respected and best educators in the region.

·     Earn your degree from a nationally accredited School of Education.

·     Enjoy small classes, collegial relationships, and a caring and committed faculty.

·     A campus and cohort designed to build networking capabilities for the future.

·     Dynamic campus and cohort designed to provide continuity and colleague support.

MAED – Special Education

(Undergraduate degree without teaching certificate)

 

MAED – Special Education

(Holds an Elementary certification)

 

MAED – Special Education

(holds a Secondary/Spec K-12 certificate) 

Secondary Education, Certification

Master of Arts in Education Degree

Secondary Education, Certification 

The graduate program in Teaching Certification is designed for individuals wishing to seek initial teaching certification through a graduate studies program in elementary education or secondary education. Graduate students in the program examine current educational theory and practice and explore a variety of viewpoints to reflectively develop their professional competence and teaching style. They explore social issues affecting students and expand their awareness of and respect for the unique development of each student. During their course work, they consider effective collaboration with and accountability to students, parents, colleagues, and the community. Reexamining the development of values and professional ethics, students gain greater intellectual and ethical insight.

McKendree teacher education students who complete an approved teacher education program and meet all of the requirements established by the State Board of Education may qualify for an Initial Certificate in the areas of Elementary Education, Secondary Education, and Special K-12 (Art, Music and Physical Education).

Teacher education students completing an approved Illinois teacher education qualify for an Initial Certificate by passing the Illinois Test of Basic Skills, the Illinois Assessment of Professional Teaching and the appropriate test(s) of subject matter knowledge. Initial Certificates shall be endorsed according to the approved program completed, the coursework presented, and/or the applicable examination(s) passed.  

All Initial (Elementary, Secondary and Special K-12) Certificates shall be valid for four (4) years of teaching and are nonrenewable. Upon completion of four (4) years of teaching within eight (8) years after the issue date of that certificate, individuals may qualify for a comparable Standard (Elementary, Secondary, and Special K-12) Certificate valid for five (5) years and renewable with proof of continuing education or professional development. These individuals may qualify for a comparable Standard Certificate by successfully passing the required Standard Certificate requirements and completing other requirements established by the Illinois State Board of Education. (NOTE: “Four (4) years of teaching experience means the equivalent of four (4) years of full-time employment.”)

Students who qualify for the Initial Elementary and Secondary Certificates and who wish to teach in departmentalized grade five (5) through grade eight (8) may obtain a Middle School Endorsement by completing the required coursework as specified in the section titled Middle School Endorsement.

Students may wish to elect a minor in coaching which is available to individuals seeking any of the Initial Teaching Certificates offered through the teacher education program. Refer to the section on the coaching minor listed under Physical Education in the Courses of Study section of the undergraduate catalog. Additional curriculum information can be found in the graduate catalog.

For more information contact: Dr. Janet Wicker, Director of the Undergraduate Program in Teacher Education at (618)537-6880 or by email at jlwicker@mckendree.edu.

Program Features

·     Experience instruction that builds on sound theory, practical application, and a strong philosophy about the importance of teaching, learning, and school improvement.

·     Work with an outstanding university faculty and exemplary leaders in the field.

·     Earn the reputation of being one of the highly respected and best educators in the region.

·     Earn your degree from a nationally accredited School of Education.

·     Enjoy small classes, collegial relationships, and a caring and committed faculty.

·     A campus and cohort designed to build networking capabilities for the future.

·     Dynamic campus and cohort designed to provide continuity and colleague support.

Elementary Education, Certification

Master of Arts in Education Degree

Elementary Education, Certification 

The graduate program in Teaching Certification is designed for individuals wishing to seek initial teaching certification through a graduate studies program in elementary education or secondary education. Graduate students in the program examine current educational theory and practice and explore a variety of viewpoints to reflectively develop their professional competence and teaching style. They explore social issues affecting students and expand their awareness of and respect for the unique development of each student. During their course work, they consider effective collaboration with and accountability to students, parents, colleagues, and the community. Reexamining the development of values and professional ethics, students gain greater intellectual and ethical insight.

McKendree teacher education students who complete an approved teacher education program and meet all of the requirements established by the State Board of Education may qualify for an Initial Certificate in the areas of Elementary Education, Secondary Education, and Special K-12 (Art, Music and Physical Education).

Teacher education students completing an approved Illinois teacher education qualify for an Initial Certificate by passing the Illinois Test of Basic Skills, the Illinois Assessment of Professional Teaching and the appropriate test(s) of subject matter knowledge. Initial Certificates shall be endorsed according to the approved program completed, the coursework presented, and/or the applicable examination(s) passed.  

All Initial (Elementary, Secondary and Special K-12) Certificates shall be valid for four (4) years of teaching and are nonrenewable. Upon completion of four (4) years of teaching within eight (8) years after the issue date of that certificate, individuals may qualify for a comparable Standard (Elementary, Secondary, and Special K-12) Certificate valid for five (5) years and renewable with proof of continuing education or professional development. These individuals may qualify for a comparable Standard Certificate by successfully passing the required Standard Certificate requirements and completing other requirements established by the Illinois State Board of Education. (NOTE: “Four (4) years of teaching experience means the equivalent of four (4) years of full-time employment.”)

Students who qualify for the Initial Elementary and Secondary Certificates and who wish to teach in departmentalized grade five (5) through grade eight (8) may obtain a Middle School Endorsement by completing the required coursework as specified in the section titled Middle School Endorsement.

Students may wish to elect a minor in coaching which is available to individuals seeking any of the Initial Teaching Certificates offered through the teacher education program. Refer to the section on the coaching minor listed under Physical Education in the Courses of Study section of the undergraduate catalog. Additional curriculum information can be found in the graduate catalog.

For more information contact: Dr. Janet Wicker, Director of the Undergraduate Program in Teacher Education at (618)537-6880 or by email at jlwicker@mckendree.edu.

Program Features

·     Experience instruction that builds on sound theory, practical application, and a strong philosophy about the importance of teaching, learning, and school improvement.

·     Work with an outstanding university faculty and exemplary leaders in the field.

·     Earn the reputation of being one of the highly respected and best educators in the region.

·     Earn your degree from a nationally accredited School of Education.

·     Enjoy small classes, collegial relationships, and a caring and committed faculty.

·     A campus and cohort designed to build networking capabilities for the future.

·     Dynamic campus and cohort designed to provide continuity and colleague support.