Overview
Proven classroom strategies in the Educational Development and Strategies program of Wilkes University are blended with educational theory and research to give practicing teachers like you the skills needed to improve student performance. Learn practical skills with immediate career application. Courses address classroom management, assessment practices, technology, and psychological, social and comparative foundations.
What Will You learn as an Educational Development and Strategies Student?
- You’ll learn how to implement strategies to guide instruction for learning to achieve established learning goals.
- You’ll be able to apply differentiated instruction techniques and strategies to create learner-centered classrooms and lessons for diverse populations.
- You’ll discuss current, validated research underlying the theory, principles, and practices of the course content and apply them to your own instructional area.
- You’ll discover how to model and directly teach communication skills that build rapport with your community of learners.
Careers & Outcomes
Graduates of our program are well prepared to advance their careers as teachers within their respective K-12 districts or explore new pathways while serving as instructional coaches. With extensive knowledge of teaching best practices, you’ll be able to assist in projects ranging from curriculum development to instructional training for other educators.
In private industry, a master’s degree in education can lead to career paths as educational coordinators or specialists within companies, museums, or other institutions. You’ll be empowered to design, implement, and teach a variety of programs as well as create materials to accomplish organizational goals.
Job Titles: Teacher, Educational Consultant, Educational Coordinator, Educational Director, Education Specialist, Corporate Trainer, Instruction Specialist, Instructional Coach
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Intercultural Communication
- Psychological Foundations of Education
- Philosophical Foundations of Education
- Social Foundations of Education
- Comparative Foundations of Education
- Cognition
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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National Students: Wilkes University considers applications on a rolling basis.
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Credits
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Disciplines
Education Cognitive Sciences Educational Psychology View 995 other Masters in Education in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Submit a Wilkes University Graduate Application for Admission,
- Pay the required one-time, non-refundable application fee,
- Submit two letters of recommendation,
- Submit a copy of your teaching certificate, if applicable. See the note on exceptions below for more details.
- Submit official transcripts from all of the undergraduate universities attended while obtaining the bachelor's degree, including teacher certification and, any master's degrees earned.
Tuition Fee
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International
15660 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 522 USD per credit during 12 months. -
National
15660 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 522 USD per credit during 12 months.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.