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Evangel University's graduate program in education offers you the opportunity to take your life and career to the next level. Outstanding faculty members offer professional mentoring and insightful instruction drawn from their years of experience as teachers, reading specialists, principals and consultants. They are also people of deep faith who embrace teaching as a calling.

The unique design of the education program allows you to complete your master’s degree at times and places convenient for you. Features of this program include the following:

• Evening classes during fall and spring semesters
• Some online classes
• Summer block sessions
• Thesis or project option
• Flexibility to complete in two to five years

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Program Plan (pdf)

Want to see exactly what classes you will take? The Program Plan (sometimes called a degree sheet) includes all specific requirements - including University proficiencies, Frameworks courses and degree requirements.

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Each of Evangel's academic programs is made up of a set of core curriculum, program requirements and electives. The courses listed below are just a small sample of courses that might be taken as a part of this specific program.

The Master of Arts in Teaching requires 35-36 credit hours. Below is a sampling of the courses you will take. For a full list of courses, see the Program Plan (pdf).

Theories, Problems and Practice in Curriculum Development	An exploration of contemporary curriculum development theories that impact the organization and structure of schools today.
Educational Psychology	Designed for Education majors as they progress from the role of practitioners to the research-scientists. Incorporates psychological theory, research and practice in the classroom.
Special Studies in Classroom Management and Discipline	Presents models of classroom management and related discipline issues. Research oriented with a focus in the diversity of current American culture and classroom practices.
History and Philosophy of American Education	Explores the basic philosophical and historical foundations that undergird the American educational system.
Teaching Practicum	Provides practical experience in the classroom.

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Evangel University's world-class faculty is made up of caring, Christian professionals who are distinguished in their fields and dedicated to the development of tomorrow's Christian leaders.

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• Classroom teacher
• Teacher leader

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• Must have teaching certification
• Official Praxis or GRE test scores

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The following are general requirements for all students beginning a program at Evangel. Applicants who have met the following criteria will be considered for admission to the Graduate Studies program:

• Hold an earned baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university or be accepted into an Evangel University 5-year BS/MS degree program.
• Have a grade point average of 3.0 or better in the last 60 hours of undergraduate work or last two years as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student.
• Provide official results of required entrance examinations.
• Meet specific departmental requirements as stipulated in the individual program descriptions.

If you have any questions about admissions requirements for Evangel’s Graduate Studies program, don’t hesitate to call 417-865-2815 (ext. 7227) or email our Graduate Studies Admissions Counselor.

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