The Master of Education Degree in Teaching and Learning (M.Ed.)
Lander University recognizes the needs of teachers and other professional educators to continue advanced studies beyond the bachelor’s degree level. The M.Ed. program is designed for the student who has graduated from a regionally accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree and is seeking a Master’s level degree in Teaching and Learning in one of three concentrations: Diverse Learners, Instructional Technology, or Montessori Education.
Degree Requirements
Completion of 36 credit hours of graduate work meeting all the university’s standard academic requirements.
Program of Study
The program of study leading to the Master of Education in Teaching and Learning degree consists of course work and other learning activities in the following areas at the 600 level:
Foundations of Education (12 hours)
Common foundational core courses required of all students
Concentration Areas
Choice of one
Diverse Learners (12 hours)
Instructional Technology (15 hours)
Montessori Education (12 hours)
Completion of MACTE-approved credentialing courses verified by Montessori teacher education program transcript and certificate submitted prior to admission.
Electives or Related Studies (12 hours)
Twelve (12) hours of electives or related studies courses must be chosen from graduate-level course offerings as described in the current catalog. Nine (9) hours of electives or related studies courses must be chosen from graduate-level offerings as described in the current catalog for those taking the Instructional Technology Concentration. For the Montessori concentration, three (3) of the twelve (12) hours of electives must be from a MONT graduate-level course.
Note that certain related studies courses may allow teachers to add-on endorsement areas to their existing certification. It is the responsibility of the student to confirm eligibility for add-on certification or endorsement with the South Carolina Certification Office. https://ed.sc.gov/educators/certification/
Approved transfer credit at the 600 graduate level may be used to meet elective requirements.