Get Your Master of Education: Curriculum and Teaching at Milligan
- No licensure required — for already-licensed teachers or those not interested in teaching licensure
100% online - Complete in 4 semesters or at your own pace
- Tuition very competitive
- Learn from outstanding professors
- Unparalleled program reputation…school administrators want Milligan grads
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES & EDUCATION
MASTER OF EDUCATION (MEd): CURRICULUM & TEACHING
What Makes Our Program Unique
Caring Faculty & Personal Attention
At Milligan, graduate courses are taught by professors with doctorates in education or related fields, or by individuals with master’s degrees who have been recognized as outstanding in elementary or secondary teaching. The teaching staff includes faculty with a wide variety of experiences in education in both urban and rural settings.
Graduate courses at Milligan are small, allowing professors to interact closely with students for individual attention and supervision throughout their program. Our faculty are role models and mentors, and they will challenge you and stretch your mind and spirit.
Teaching you is more than a job to our faculty—it’s a mission. They are dedicated teachers, experienced professionals, and trusted mentors who invest time, energy, and ideas to inspire you and help you reach your highest potential. It’s not just a degree. It’s your future.
Christian Worldview
Today’s schools are challenged as never before. Faced with phenomenal technological change, contemporary schools need to provide quality services for all children. Now more than ever, children need teachers who are committed to excellence in the classroom and to Jesus Christ. It is our belief educators prepared in such a way will make a difference in the school and community where they live and serve.
“Caring and Reflective Teacher,” the theme of our department, is interwoven throughout our program. Our primary goal is to produce caring and reflective professional educators who will affect the lives of children in a markedly positive manner.
Outstanding Reputation
For many decades, Milligan has enjoyed a strong partnership with area school systems. The University’s reputation for producing well-prepared, creative, committed teachers is unparalleled. School administrators consistently look to Milligan as a resource for both hiring and training, regularly calling on faculty to lead workshops for in-services and to collaborate on various education issues. Thousands of our graduates are serving as teachers, coaches, counselors, and administrators in schools across the United States.
Curriculum
The online MEd integrates theory, action research, and reflective practice and is designed to increase both the quality and quantity of the educational experiences for teachers in professional education or those looking to other professional opportunities. Student outcomes are based on the National Board for Professional Teacher Standards (NBPTS).
The 36-hour program consists of a 24-credit hour core and 12 elective credits. Courses such as School Organization and Law, Assessment and Evaluation, Classroom Management, and Professional Teacher Standards are part of a core of classes designed to further develop and enhance your education skills.
Semester One – Summer
| EDUC 631 (3 hrs) | Cultural Diversity |
| 6 hrs | Electives |
| 9 Credit Hours | Total |
Semester Two – Fall
| EDUC 511 (3 hrs) | Research Methods in Education |
| EDUC 622 (3 hrs) | Classroom Management |
| EDUC 621 (3 hrs) | Assessment and Evaluation |
| 9 Credit Hours | Total |
Semester Three – Spring
| EDUC 512 (3 hrs) | Research Seminar |
| EDUC 662 (3 hrs) | School Organization and Law |
| EDUC 670 (3 hrs) | Professional Teacher Standards |
| 9 Credit Hours | Total |
Semester Four – Summer
| EDUC 623 (3 hrs) | Research-Based Teaching Strategies |
| 6 hrs | Electives |
| 9 Credit Hours | Total |
Accreditation
Milligan is accredited by CAEP, the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation, which means your degree from Milligan is instantly recognized throughout the country for its quality. Research has shown that graduates from CAEP institutions significantly outperform those from other institutions on National Teacher Examinations.
The CAEP Annual Report Measures provides information on the Education Area’s performance in the following indicators: Impact on P-12 student learning, teacher effectiveness, employer satisfaction and employment milestones, completer satisfaction, graduation rates of candidates, undergraduate retention, ability of program completers to meet licensing requirements, employment and consumer information, and debt repayment.
Admission
START DATES: SUMMER, AUGUST, OR JANUARY
- BACCALAUREATE DEGREE (BA or BS) with a minimum overall undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0.
- ONE OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT from each college or university attended showing all credits previously earned.
- TWO COMPLETE REFERENCE FORMS from former supervisors and/or professional references who have adequate knowledge of the applicant’s Christian commitment and character and potential for success as a graduate student and professional educator. Reference requests are sent as part on the online application.
- COMPUTER COMPETENCY evidenced in rudimentary knowledge and experience in areas such as word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, email, and internet searches.
- COMPLETED HEALTH AND IMMUNIZATION RECORD You must complete and sign Page 1 (Sections A and B) of the immunization form. Online MEd students do NOT have to have to show proof of immunization (Section C).
- BRIEF INTERVIEW with Milligan faculty members, resulting in a positive recommendation (phone or video conference if out-of-town).
- INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: This program is NOT approved by SEVIS to admit international students because the hybrid/online course delivery model does not meet the residency requirements for F-1 visa status.
Students who do not meet the above requirements may be admitted, under certain conditions, into the program conditionally.
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Teacher Education Professional Recommendation
Milligan’s program is one of the most economical education programs in our region and is even priced below the local state university rate. Students in this program are eligible to apply for state and federal tuition assistance programs and for employer reimbursement when applicable. Ask us how our costs compare to other similar institutions and programs!
Also, the state of Tennessee offers several scholarship and grant programs for undergraduate and graduate students (Tennessee residents).
All students at Milligan are expected to uphold the expectations and responsibilities for student lifestyles at Milligan University. Milligan University adopts specific rules on the basis of the belief that God’s Word, as the final rule of faith and practice, speaks on many matters pertaining to personal conduct. Therefore, behavior that conflicts with Scripture is unacceptable. Historically, communities also have developed guidelines that help put into practice basic moral and social principles. Such standards serve as a guide toward worthwhile goals relevant to one’s academic, spiritual, social, and physical well-being.
Students should consult the Student Handbook for further guidance regarding acceptable personal lifestyle and conduct while enrolled at Milligan University. A student’s matriculation and enrollment at Milligan University is their pledge to abide by the policies and expectations outlined in the Student Handbook and Catalog.
Education Faculty & Staff
For more information, contact Melissa Dillow, Admissions Recruiter for Teacher Education Programs
Angela Hilton-Prillhart
Associate Dean of the School of Social Science and Education; Professor of Education
