Overview
The Master of Arts in Social Emotional Learning (SEL) at the National University is designed to help you make transformational change in your school community as you promote the intersectionality of SEL both in and outside of the classroom. This program will equip you with research-based knowledge and skills in self-care, cognition, trauma, and the ability to create healthy environments and relationships that are culturally responsive, equitable, and supportive for the whole child. This deep dive into personal identity, culture, leadership, community, and programs provides an SEL foundation where positive school climates thrive.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Create an action research project based on SEL research, theory, and practice that will create inclusive environments for the whole child.
- Evaluate the impact of SEL competencies on student success metrics at the various developmental levels.
- Distinguish the intersectionality between SEL, equity, cognition, and cultural responsiveness in educational communities.
- Examine SEL communities, frameworks, programs, and policies.
- Develop social and emotional leadership skills to support teachers, administrators, and families in transforming school culture.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- SEL Education Communities
- Identity and Culture
- Cognition and Emotion
- SEL Action Research Methods
- SEL Frameworks
- Trauma in Education
- SEL Strategies
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Online intakes: Monthly
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Education Educational Psychology Pedagogy View 1077 other Masters in Education in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university where an overall grade point average of 2.5 or better was achieved, or where a grade point average of 2.75 or higher was achieved in the last 90 quarter units.
- Students with a grade point average of 2.0 to 2.49 may be admitted to the University if they have a satisfactory score on one of the following tests: GMAT, GRE, Miller Analogies Test, or an approved, standardized program-specific exam. These tests are NOT required for those with a GPA over 2.5.
- Students with an undergraduate grade point average of 2.0 to 2.49 may be accepted to National University on a probationary status (instead of taking the above tests).
- Preliminary documentation of prior education must be presented at required interview with an admissions advisor. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
- Proof of Financial Support: $33,500
Tuition Fee
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International
1989 USD/moduleTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1989 USD per module during 12 months. -
National
1989 USD/moduleTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1989 USD per module 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.