Graduate Programs in the Department of Education
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Disability Administration in Higher Education Certificate
Saint Louis University's graduate certificate program in disability administration in higher education provides a 15-credit credential for student affairs professionals and community organization workers to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to administer programs required by law and serve the needs of individuals with disabilities.
Advanced Literary Methods, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
Students study literacy methods, the role of literacy in content area learning, and the role of talk and literature in the literacy learning process. Students gain tools they can use to design generative literacy learning experiences for youth in a variety of educational contexts. They also develop strategies for communicating with stakeholders about best practices in culturally relevant literacy instruction.
Educational Equity, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
The graduate certificate in educational equity from Saint Louis University is designed for individuals who wish to identify, challenge, and disrupt inequitable patterns in schools and communities. Coursework equips students with tools to talk about race and racism, respond to student disengagement in school, construct culturally responsive curriculum, and build authentic relationships with youth from various racial groups, class backgrounds, language communities and sexual orientations.
Inclusive Practice, Post-Baccalaureate Certificate
The graduate certificate in inclusive practice at Saint Louis University is designed to provide classroom teachers and educational advocates with tools to support the social-emotional, behavioral, and mental health needs of students, particularly students with suspected and/or diagnosed disabilities.
Master of Arts, Curriculum and Instruction (MA)
Each student is required to complete, at minimum, a 33 hour program in Curriculum and Instruction. All 5 core courses are required. Beyond those five courses, the student must take at least 1 addition curriculum course from the following: EDI-6410, 6420, 6430, School Curriculum; and EDI 6310, 6320, The Supervisory Process. Either EDR 5400 (Qualitative Research Methods) or EDR 5100 (Quantitative Research Methods) must also be taken. In addition, 9 hours of course work determined in consultation with the advisor must be taken.
Master of Arts, Educational Foundations (MA)
Each student is required to complete, at a minimum, a 32 hour program in Educational Foundations. All 5 core courses are required. Beyond those five courses, and an additional 3 hours from history of education or educational psychology must be taken; Either EDR 5400 (Qualitative Research Methods) or EDR 5100 (Quantitative Research Methods) must also be taken. In addition, 11 hours of course work determined in consultation with the advisor.
Master of Arts, Education Principals and Practice (MA)
The Master of Arts in Education Principles and Practices at Saint Louis University's School of Education is an innovative, in-residence degree program designed to serve teachers and leaders working in schools as well as educational advocates who work in out-of-school contexts.
Master of Arts, Educational Leadership (MA)
The Master of Arts in educational leadership is a 33 hour program with a multidisciplinary design, enhanced by problem-based learning, evidence-based content that connects theory and practice, and opportunities for practice. Students engage in professional learning by collaborating with peers using problem-oriented instructional strategies, studying a curriculum grounded in the literature on effective practice, engaging in professionally guided practice in schools, and completing in-depth internships in schools under the guidance of on-site supervisors.
Master of Arts, Catholic Educational Leadership (MA)
A master's degree in Catholic educational leadership is a 33 hour program designed to prepare students for school-level leadership positions, most commonly the principalship in Catholic elementary, middle and high schools, as well as teacher leadership. Coursework engages students with the unique aspects of Catholic educational leadership, including spiritual leadership and the vocation of a Catholic school leader and non-public school administration such as funding mechanisms and applicable laws, while preparing students to take the Missouri assessments for principal certification.
Master of Arts, Educational Leadership/Master in Business Administration Duel Degree Program (MA/MBA)
Graduates of the dual-degree program at Saint Louis University earn both a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership and a Master of Business Administration (M.A./MBA). The program provides an awareness of the functional relationships between the educational system, business and administrative organizations. The increasing complexity of both educational organizations and nonprofit institutions makes understanding business concepts important for students considering careers as administrators in educational institutions.
Master of Arts In Teaching (MAT)
The MAT is designed to offer three broad areas of development: knowledge in subject-matter areas, current educational developments and the processes of teaching and learning. The course of study is for graduate students interested in professional and personal growth. The program includes the five core courses, and an additional advanced research course must also be taken. Beyond these requirements, 14 hours of coursework must be taken.
Master of Arts, Student Personnel Administration (MA)
The degree requires the completion of 32 credits of coursework and a comprehensive written examination. Students may choose one of three tracks for the M.A. in SPA: General, Disability Education, Catholic Higher Education
For all master’s programs, a minimum of 32 credit hours is required, not to include more than: 6 hours from outside the School of Education; 6 hours of transfer credit; 6 hours of graduate readings; and 10 hours of 400-level courses.
Education Specialist (EdS)
The educational leadership program is a long-standing, highly respected graduate program preparing educational leaders through the Specialist in Educational Leadership degree. The Educational Leadership Specialist Degree is designed to prepare students to become executive-level educational leaders. Students enter the program with a Master’s in Educational Leadership or a related field. The specialist degree is used by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) to qualify students who do not yet have a doctorate, for advanced, superintendent certification.
Doctor of Education (EdD)
The Doctor of Education (Ed.D) program in the School of Education emphasizes a practitioner approach. Students take a minimum of 38 hours of coursework beyond the master's degree, to include an advanced research course. Two successive semesters of Residency are arranged with the advisor on a contract basis. The student takes written and oral examinations at the end of the program. Successful completion of a culminating project dealing with a problem in educational practice is required.
Doctor of Education, Catholic Educational Leadership (EdD)
The Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Catholic education is designed to prepare students to become executive-level leaders in Catholic education such as school president, (arch)diocesan superintendent, assistant superintendent, school director, curriculum director, or other central office positions, as well as strengthening the knowledge and skills of building-level leaders. Coursework engages students with the unique aspects of Catholic educational leadership such as including spiritual leadership and the vocation of a Catholic school leader, and non-public school administration such as funding mechanisms and applicable laws.
Doctor of Philosophy, Educational Leadership (PhD)
The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) program in the School of Education emphasizes the tools of research and the interplay of theory and practice in education. Students take a minimum of 42 hours beyond the master's degree, including 12 hours of dissertation research and three advanced research courses. Two successive semesters of residency are arranged with the advisor on a contract basis to cover professional development. At the end of the course hours, students complete written and oral exams, then twelve hours of dissertation research. Oral defense of the dissertation proposal and the final dissertation is required.
Doctor of Philosophy, Educational Policy and Equity (PhD)
Education Policy and Equity (EPE) is an in-residence, interdisciplinary doctoral degree program at Saint Louis University focused on advanced training in education and social science research methods where students learn to evaluate educational practices and analyze issues in education policy from a social justice perspective.
Doctor of Philosophy, Higher Education Administration (PhD)
Saint Louis University's Doctor of Philosophy in higher education administration emphasizes the interplay of theory and practice in higher education.
Doctor of Philosophy, Special Education (PhD)
Saint Louis University's Ph.D. program in special education prepares leaders, researchers and practitioners in the field of special education. It focuses on developing expertise and skills in special education issues at the national and international levels and on policy development for inclusive special education programs.