The purpose of the Master in Education Program is to increase professional teachers' competencies through participation in learning activities that are based upon current research and taught so as to develop the spirit of scientific inquiry, stimulate original and independent thought, and identify and respond to major educational issues.
The requirements of the Master in Education Program are flexible and allow for individual selection of courses based upon an assessment of each student's educational background, interests, and needs.
A plan of study, which includes a four-course area of concentration, should be established before beginning the Professional Specialization phase of the Master in Education Program. Successful completion of the agreed-upon courses in the education program leads to the degree of master in education.
The student and adviser will examine the student's educational background, interests, and needs, and plan the program accordingly. The aim of the program is to supplement the student's undergraduate preparation and further broaden the student's background.
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More information about the Master in Education Program and related curriculum may be found in the Graduate Catalog.
Welcome to the Reading Specialist Certification Program at Westminster College. The graduate program for Reading Specialist at Westminster College is designed to develop the requisite knowledge, applicable skills, and appropriate attitudes in aspiring reading specialists.
Standards are woven through the coursework, the related field experiences, and the culminating internship. The integration of practical fieldwork, simulations, and problem-solving activities with the academic courses is central to the program.
The Reading Specialist Certification Program at Westminster is undergirded by...
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The Reading Specialist Program is also available in a cohort format. For more information, contact the Graduate Information Office at (724) 946-7353 or via email.
The School Counselor (Counselor Education) Program at Westminster College is a comprehensive sequence of courses and field experiences that are designed to prepare students to provide professional counseling services in the school setting. Through the School Counselor Master in Education Degree Program and internship, students acquire a practical knowledge of school counseling theory and develop effective school counseling skills.
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Counselor Education Program Student Handbook
Required Clearances Information
Counselor Education Review Sheet
Site Supervisor's Practicum Evaluation
The program meets school counselor certification requirements in Pennsylvania. The program is designed to meet Ohio school counselor licensure requirements, but licensure is subject to changing Ohio standards, Ohio Department of Education ODE transcript analysis, and testing requirements. In some cases, additional coursework may be required to meet Ohio state standards.
More information about the Counselor Education Program and related curriculum may be found in the Counselor Education Program Student Handbook.
The School Counselor Program is also available in a cohort format. For more information, contact the Graduate Information Office at (724) 946-7353 or via email.
The School Principal Program is designed to develop those competencies for a school principal that will enable him or her to work with other professional personnel in designing and carrying out effective programs in elementary, middle, and secondary schools. These competencies are further developed under program approval guidelines that describe the role of the school principal in the following general areas:
School Principal Program studies are centered around research-oriented discussions, class and online activities, field experiences, personal study, and written work. Instructional certification and experience is a prerequisite.
The School Principal Program meets principal certification requirements in Pennsylvania and is designed to meet Ohio principal licensure requirements as well. The educational leadership programs were developed in accordance with the standards of the National Associations of Elementary and Secondary Principals and the American Association of School Administrators.
M. Ed. - Principal K-12 Review Sheet (without Certification)
M. Ed. - Principal K-12 Certification Review Sheet
Post Master's Principal K-12 Certification Review Sheet
Application for Internship in School Administration and Supervision
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Westminster's School Principal Program meets principal certification requirements in Pennsylvania. The program is designed to meet Ohio principal licensure requirements, but licensure is subject to changing Ohio standards, Ohio Department of Education ODE transcript analysis, and testing requirements. In some cases, additional coursework may be required to meet Ohio state standards.
For more detailed information on the School Principal Program, including individual course requirements, consult the Principal Program Handbook.
The School Principal K-12 Program is also available in a cohort format. For more information, contact the Graduate Information Office at (724) 946-7353 or via email.
The School Superintendent Letter of Eligibility certifies the holder to be a school superintendent, intermediate unit executive director, and curriculum director, while also holding other positions of school leadership.
The School Superintendent Program is designed to develop those competencies for a school superintendent that will enable him or her to work with other professional personnel in designing and carrying out effective programs in elementary, middle, and secondary schools. These competencies are further developed under program approval guidelines that describe the role of the superintendent of schools in the following general areas:
School Superintendent Program studies are centered around research-oriented discussions, class and online activities, field experiences, personal study, and written work. Instructional certification and experience is a prerequisite.
The Superintendent Program meets School Superintendent certification requirements in Pennsylvania and is designed to meet Ohio Superintendent licensure requirements. The educational leadership programs were developed in accordance with the standards of the National Associations of Elementary and Secondary Principals and the American Association of School Administrators.
Graduate Program in Educational Leadership Handbook
Superintendent/IU Director Review Sheet
Application for Internship in School Administration and Supervision
Educational Leadership School Agreement Form
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Additional coursework may be required of those who do not have a master's degree, the requisite certification, or other necessary competencies.
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Westminster's School Superintendent Program meets certification requirements in Pennsylvania. The program is designed to meet Ohio superintendent licensure requirements, but licensure is subject to changing Ohio standards, Ohio Department of Education ODE transcript analysis, and testing requirements. In some cases, additional coursework may be required to meet Ohio state standards.
For more detailed information on the School Superintendent Program, including individual course requirements, consult the Graduate Program in Educational Leadership Handbook.
