Saint Martin's University

Program Information

Degree Offered

Master in Education (MED)

Format: Campus

Program Description:

The MED program is designed for practicing teachers with at least one year of relevant work experience who are interested in honing their skills and furthering their careers( SMU also offers a Master in Teaching program for those looking to enter the field of teaching). The MED program is designed for educators who want to be leaders. It provides advanced professional preparation as a teacher, counselor, or administrator. As all of our programs, you are the director of how you choose to pursue your degree. We are not cohort-based, which means that you take your courses according to your schedule rather than conforming strictly to someone else's schedule. Most of our graduate and certification courses are available in the late afternoons and evenings. This means that you will be able to work while pursuing your program.
The Saint Martin's MED offers seven different specialization strands and numerous endorsements. With rigorously developed specialized skills you will be able to advance in your career, and more importantly, be able to be a better steward to the performance of your students and their growth in body, mind, and spirit.
The MED program offers the following strands of emphasis or certification:
-Advanced Teaching and Learning
-English Language Learner (ELL)
-School Guidance & Counseling - ESA certification
-Reading Literacy
-School Administrator Certification
-Special Education
-Technology in Education

Accreditation:

Saint Martin's education programs are approved by the Washington State Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB) and the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). Our teacher certificate programs are accredited by the Teacher Education Accreditation Council (TEAC).

Eligibility Requirements:

The minimum requirements in order to be considered for the program are:
-A Baccalaureate degree
-Completed teacher certification program acceptable to the state of Washington, or intention to complete the school counselor ESA certificate.
-GPA of 3.0 in undergraduate studies or previous graduate work
-Combined 850 score of the Verbal and Quantitative score on the GRE or a 386 on the Miller Analogies Test

# of Credits Required:

32-40

International Student Requirements:

Proof of minimum English proficiency. Minimum test scores are: TOEFL: 70ibt/197cbt/525pbt, IELTS: 5.5 on the academic version. For students who do not meet the minimum English proficiency, the university offers an ESL program.

Tuition & Financial Aid

Cost Per Credit Hour:

$910 USD

Financial Aid Offered: Yes

Classification: Master's Colleges & Universities I

Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit

Locale: Midsize Suburb

Size & Settings: 1,000 - 4,999