Plymouth State University

Program Information

Degree Offered

Master of Education in K-12 Education with a Neurodevelopmental Approach to Teaching Concentration, Neurodevelopmental Approach to Teaching graduate certificate

Format: Campus

Program Description:

Plymouth State University's Master of Education in K-12 Education with a concentration in the Neurodevelopmental Approach to Teaching will teach you how to identify, respond to, and manage students with learning differences to make you a more effective teacher. In this program you'll come to understand yourself better as a learning and recognize your own strengths, experiences, and expertise. Your knowledge of brain-based strategies will prepare you to provide specific instructional strategies to promote self-advocacy and school success.
You curriculum consists of three core courses required of every PSU Master of Education candidate; six classes focusing directly on neurodevelopment; one elective; and a capstone component at the culmination of your studies in which you'll put theory into practice through a practicum experience.

Accreditation:

Plymouth State University is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC).

Eligibility Requirements:

Either the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) or the GRE is required for admission into this program.

International Student Requirements:

International Neurodevelopmental Approach to Teaching students must have proof of English level proficiency through either the TOEFL, IELTS, or ELS Level 112 scores. In addition, you must provide an I-134 Affidavit of Financial Support Form. Documents, including bank statements and other financial documents dated within the past 30 days, that confirm you have the financial resources to study for a year at Plymouth State must be submitted to the College of Graduate Studies. You must also include a copy of your valid passport with your application materials. Finally, you must also submit official, notarized transcripts, verifying that you've completed at least a baccalaureate degree, which must be translated into English and evaluated for institutional equivalency.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: Yes

Classification: Master's Colleges & Universities I

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Remote Town

Size & Settings: 5,000 - 9,999