About the M.Ed. in Classroom Leadership Program
The Master of Education program is designed for advanced professional development of educators. The program concentrates on an educational leadership framework that supports the advancement, application, and integration of relevant theory and practices within the classroom with a focus on philosophical and psychological learning theory, appropriate instructional strategies, critical thinking, contemporary issues, and assessment. This program does not lead to teacher certification, however, Master of Education graduates may qualify for a pay increase for earning this advanced degree.
What do Students Enrolled in the M.Ed. Program Do?
As a Master of Education student, you will practice concepts learned from the program in their own classrooms and conduct educational research. Students have opportunities to work collaboratively with peers and develop skills in classroom management, curriculum, technology, leadership, and research.
Is this Degree Right for You?
You might consider a Master of Education degree if you already hold a bachelor’s degree in education and state certification and wish to advance professionally as an educator.
Southern Wesleyan does not advise students on what will or will not be accepted by their state departments of education. Students are encouraged to contact their state department of education to ensure the degree offered by Southern Wesleyan University meets state requirements. Additionally, Southern Wesleyan cannot determine credentials for individuals desiring to teach at the collegiate level as this varies by accreditor and is based on each individual's collegiate credit history.
(For those students who hold a Georgia teacher certification, Georgia has implemented new guidelines for the pay upgrade for the Master degree. At this time, Southern Wesleyan University’s M. Ed. in Classroom Leadership will not lead to an upgrade. This is because our program major does not meet the in-field or new field upgrade requirement. Individuals that desire to complete advanced degree programs in the transitional fields of Curriculum and Instruction, Instructional Technology and Teacher Leadership must meet the new field upgrade criteria. Please access this PDF for more information. Southern Wesleyan is currently investigating the process for the Master in Classroom Leadership becoming approved by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission.)
Palmetto State Teachers Association Members Scholarship
Southern Wesleyan University will award a 10% scholarship to members of the Palmetto State Teachers Association who enroll in our M.Ed. programs. The 10% scholarship will be applied proportionately to each course of the entire program. The scholarship will be applied only toward tuition.
Students receiving tuition benefits from outside sources, including VA benefits, Military benefits, State and Federal scholarships & grants, and Tuition Assistance programs, may still qualify for scholarship assistance up to, but not to exceed, 100% of tuition expenses.
The student must complete the scholarship application form and provide proof of Palmetto State Teachers Association membership.
