Master of Arts in Education
West Liberty offers a 36 credit hour course of study leading to a Master of Arts in Education degree (M.A.Ed.). The Master of Arts in Education (M.A. Ed.) program is open to graduate level students and is designed to provide masters level work for individuals who wish to advance their professional knowledge, skills and dispositions in the areas of Advanced Teaching, Leadership Studies, Multi-Categorical Special Education, or Technology Integration.
Areas of Emphasis
Advanced Teaching
This area is designed to help the candidate examine and enhance professional practice. Applicants not currently teaching may enroll in this area of emphasis.
Leadership Studies
Prepares professionals for key leadership positions, provide exemplary instruction and service, and conduct scholarly research that both advances theory and informs practice. This program will involve participants in the practice of being educational leaders.
Multi-Categorical Special Education
Permits teachers, with an existing certification and sufficient content in English, Reading, Mathematics, Science, or Social Studies, to acquire an additional endorsement. Candidates must fulfill all requirements set by the WVDE to be recommended for licensure.
Technology Integration
Permits teachers to acquire advanced skill sets in technology and technology integration. School-based assignments and experiences are an integral part of this area of emphasis.
Admissions
How to Apply
To ensure well-qualified candidates and competent graduates, the following qualifications for the Master of Arts in Education Degree Program have been established. For unconditional admission, the applicant must:
- Complete the application for the Master of Arts in Education
- Hold a baccalaureate degree with a minimum 2.50 GPA from a regionally accredited institution
- Provide official transcripts for all undergraduate and graduate courses
- Have a combined score of 800 (Verbal and Quantitative) on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) OR a score of at least 30 (a scaled score of 378) on the Miller Analogies Test (MAT)
- International Students: please note the additional requirements listed at the end of the application.
For additional information regarding the MAT, please contact Center for Student Success, 304-336-8018.
For additional information on the GRE, please visit http://www.ets.org/gre.
Financial Aid
Students in the Master of Arts in Education Program taking a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester may qualify for Financial Aid. Each student must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) each year to apply for federal and institutional financial aid at West Liberty University. Please contact Sara Sweeney at 304-217-2800 EXT 1 or via email at [email protected] for application and/or more information.
Mail or fax the completed application and all the required documents to:
West Liberty University Highlands Center
355 Wharton Circle, Suite 200
Triadelphia, WV 26059
Fax: 304-547-0745
For additional information, please see Graduate Student Policy Manual or contact:
Dr. Kay Clawson, Director of Graduate Education
355 Wharton Circle, Suite 200, Room 224
Triadelphia, WV 26059 304-217-2800
*THIS DEGREE DOES NOT LEAD TO LICENSURE or CERTIFICATION.
*Individuals who are license eligible may have credentials reviewed for certification.
