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Academics
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 AcademicsMaster of Science in Education: Instructional Leadership
PROGRAM FORMAT ~ ON CAMPUS
The Master’s Degree in Education is a total of 36 credits, which breaks down to 12 courses at 3 credits each. Additional courses are needed if certification is to be added, and details about this option can be found at the bottom of this page. Almost all of the courses in this program are held one night per week in the Fall and Spring. In the two shorter Summer Sessions, courses may be held two nights per week.
When attending the program on campus, a student can begin in any semester: Fall, Spring or Summer. The student may also decide how many three-credit courses he/she wishes to take each semester. Therefore, the time it takes to complete the degree is flexible. A student may choose to take only one course each semester or take as many as four. Because most of our students have other obligations such as work and family, they find that taking two, three-credit courses per semester is manageable, allowing them to finish their coursework in two years. Finally, there is no thesis requirement to complete this program.
The 12 courses needed are determined by the graduate academic advisor, however the following five courses are required:
Required Courses
EDU 500 Philosophical Foundations for Instructional Leadership
ADDING TEACHER CERTIFICATION
Career Changers
Because courses are typically held one night per week, the M.S. in Education is ideal for those seeking to change careers into early/elementary/secondary/special education. However, a working adult student should be aware that, in order to complete the early, elementary certification and/or add special certification they must complete a six-credit student teaching component. This student teaching component requires a full-time day commitment and occurs at the end of the program. In addition, there is a three-credit, one night per week seminar that helps the student teacher evaluate their progress. Therefore, the added number of credits if pursuing one of the above certifications is nine (9) additional credits. If seeking secondary certification, additional undergraduate subject matter coursework may be required as well. Note: All required PRAXIS tests (PRAXIS I and II) need to be passed before a candidate can student teach.
Currently certified teachers
Students who already possess current teacher certification have the option of adding any of the certifications we offer. The requirements for completing the coursework include (1) taking the necessary certification courses and (2) a student internship. If a student is currently teaching in a classroom setting – and if they are determined to have the needed percentage of children to qualify as a student internship setting – then they may use their current work setting as the location of their student internship. Eligibility is determined by the Education Department of Neumann College. If a classroom setting is determined to be eligible for the particular certification being added, the college will send a supervisor out to the site to oversee the student internship experience.
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