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Distinctives of SPU’s Online Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction
Accredited
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SPU is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU)
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SPU’s School of Education is fully accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) and the Washington State Board of Education for the preparation of elementary and secondary teachers
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SPU is a charter member of the Christian College Consortium (CCC) and is also a member of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU)
Rigorous
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Admission requires meeting high standards in grades, test scores, and recommendations
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The program is based on 15 comprehensive standards aligned with core courses
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Students take a comprehensive exam at the end of the program
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Course work is focused on
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improving teaching and learning
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developing teacher leadership
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recent research on teaching and learning
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helping students meet standards
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moral issues and cultural diversity
Taught by Premier Faculty
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Most courses are taught by full time, permanent professors who possess doctorates from prestigious universities
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Faculty members are active leaders in state, regional, national, and international organizations
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Faculty members regularly engage in scholarly activities including conducting research, presenting at conferences, publishing articles in premier journals, and writing books
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Faculty members regularly serve K-12 schools in a variety of activities including facilitating professional development, consulting, and serving on boards and committees
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Faculty members possess years of teaching experience at both the K-12 and university level
Flexible
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Online program does not require you to drive to campus
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9-12 credits of electives
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Take core courses online or on-campus
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You can combine your Professional Certification program and a Master’s Degree
Interactive
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Courses are highly interactive involving discussions with faculty and other students, group work, readings, and writing
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Online programs are based on current learning theory
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Utilizes the highly interactive and user friendly Blackboard system
Fulfilling
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Improve your teaching and student’s learning
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Improve your professional status with a graduate degree
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Higher Pay - increases can be over $7,000 annually and include increased retirement contributions
Affordable
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