Drury University’s School of Education and Child Development is one of Missouri’s longest standing accredited teacher preparation programs. These programs are designed to fit a full curriculum into your busy life. Features include:

• No entrance exam required for admission.• You may be eligible to transfer up to nine credit

hours of graduate credit to apply to your degree.• Programs are offered in a mix of online and seated

courses. Five programs can be completed fully online and all seated courses are offered in the evening, starting after 5:20 p.m.

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M.Ed. by the numbers• 30-33 credit hours• 100 percent online programs• Eight- or 16-week course formats• Eight program tracks, two certification options

MASTER IN EDUCATION

Program Highlights

COLLEGE OF GRADUATE STUDIES

Dr. Asikaa Cosgrove, director of graduate programs(417) 873-7806acosgrove@drury.edu

DEGREES CAN BE COMPLETED IN FIVE TO SIX SEMESTERS.

START YOUR PROGRAM IN JANUARY, MARCH, JUNE, AUGUST OR OCTOBER.

TUITION AND FEES ARE JUST $366 PER CREDIT HOUR.

STATE AND NATIONALLY ACCREDITED BY DESE, CAEP AND ACEI.

COURSES ARE TAUGHT BY EXPERIENCED AND STUDENT-CENTERED FACULTY.

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Available in elementary, middle or secondary education, a graduate degree in Curriculum and Instruction extends and enhances the abilities of the modern educator. A focus on improved curriculum development and delivery of instruction is combined with academic literacy and research skills to support the teacher’s pursuit of excellence.

Personalize your degree with a variety of special education electives. This program has an emphasis on evidenced based practices specific to the support of children and youth who exhibit a variety of diverse learning needs.

Designed for individuals who want to be a reading specialist or literacy coach, enhancing the literacy instructional practice of teachers in grades pre-K through 12th. Courses embedded in this program lead to Missouri Special Reading certification.

Integrated Learning program gives the graduate student control over the content of their degree. Working closely with an adviser, the student builds their own program by integrating 18 hours as free electives. With half of the program content selected by the student, this customizable degree can meet a wide range of professional learning needs.

This program is designed for certified educators interested in participating in an instructional leadership or coaching capacity in their school. Participants in this program will expand the theoretical knowledge acquired during their initial preparation program and augment those skills that practicing teachers have mastered as professionals.

This program is designed for post-baccalaureate students seeking initial certification in K-12 physical education in the state of Missouri. To qualify, the student must possess a bachelor’s degree in a related content area and have passed the designated Missouri Content Assessment. The program includes all courses required for K-12 physical education certification including field and clinical experiences. The Alternative Physical Education Certification is a nondegree seeking program only.

DEGREE PROGRAMS

Curriculum and Instruction33 hours

Special Education33 hours*

Special Reading30 hours*

Integrated Learning33 hours*

Instructional Leadership33 hours*

It is open to both public school teachers who already have Missouri teacher certification and other professionals who seek leadership and service roles in the field of technology, this program is designed for teachers who desire to be educational technology specialists.

The DATSE is a graduate program of study designed for persons who have already completed a bachelor’s from an accredited college or university with a 2.75 or higher cumulative grade point average; and who wish to obtain a Missouri teaching certificate in mild/moderate disabilities. Successful completion of the DATSE will lead to initial teacher certification as well as a Master in Education.

Instructional Technology33 hours*

Teacher CertificationDrury Alternative Track in Special Education*

Alternative Physical Education Certification

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* programs have a 100 percent online completion option

Drury University also offers post-baccalaureate teacher certification programs which can be completed concurrently with Master in Education programs.