Program Standards
Program standards have been developed for each program in the College of Education. Standards are used to assess your knowledge and skills in the field of education.
Action Research Project
As a student pursuing a Master of Arts in Education program, you will complete an action research project designed to help you take an active role in improving your work environment. You will be asked to identify a problem in your school or work setting, design a potential solution strategy and then analyze the results.
Teacher Work Sample
When enrolled in an initial teacher preparation program, you’ll complete a teacher work sample by designing and implementing an instructional unit during your student teaching.
Field Experience
Our initial teacher preparation programs will give you the opportunity to complete field experience, observing experienced teachers, as well as participating in professional development activities. You’ll also actively engage in student teaching in a classroom.
Electronic Portfolio
You'll maintain an electronic portfolio, an interactive tool that helps you monitor your progress, store your coursework and stay on track with program requirements.
Testing Information
College of Education programs are structured to meet the requirements of national and/or state testing regulations. Testing information is provided to direct you to the appropriate tests at various points in your teacher preparation programs.
