PROGRAM DESCRIPTION & COURSE OUTLINE
MASTER OF EDUCATION IN ADOLESCENT EDUCATION
ENGLISH - MATHEMATICS - SOCIAL STUDIES - SCIENCE

Admission Requirements
Course Outline
Degree Requirements
Certification
Cost

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

Adolescent Education Department: 770-423-6314

Department Chair: Dr. Susan Stockdale -- sstockda@kennesaw.edu

Program Coordinator: Dr. Guichun Zong -- gzong@kennesaw.edu

The Master of Education degree program in Adolescent Education prepares secondary and middle grades teachers to be expert teacher-leaders. It is a standards based program which meets the Georgia Professional Standards Commission standards for the degree and is fully accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). The program of study is also aligned with the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards and meets the Board of Regents Principles which state that “graduate programs for teachers who are already certified will focus on both strengthening their content knowledge and … deepening their understanding of teaching and learning so as to be prepared to seek National Board Certification, should they choose to do so." (BOR Principle #4) Course work emphasizes scholarly rigor through research and engagement in a variety of field-based action research projects. Technology and multicultural considerations are infused throughout the program. This Masters program does not lead to Middle Grades or Secondary Education Certification. Persons interested in adding Middle Grades or Secondary certification areas should contact the Professional Standards Commission for guidance in meeting specific certification requirements.

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COURSE DESCRIPTION

Students in the M.Ed in Adolescent Education programs may choose from four teaching fields: English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Science or Social Studies. Cohorts begin each summer. Check with the department on schedules and how to apply for a particular content cohort.

To assist in planning your graduate course path please download the
Program Advisement Checklist.

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DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

Degree Requirements
The requirements for completion of an M.Ed. degree in Adolescent Education include:
1.completion of a minimum of 36 hours of approved graduate course work;
2.completion of a minimum of 27 semester hours of the minimum 36 hours in full standing at Kennesaw State University;
3.an earned cumulative grade-point average of 3.0 in all graduate course work at Kennesaw State University;
4.successful completion of a professional portfolio.

Portfolio
The purpose of the portfolio is to implement a systematic, reflection-in-action approach to problem solving and decision making. This process is designed to document the candidate’s development of expertise as a teacher-leader. A primary goal of the portfolio is to document the candidate’s impact on student achievement. The portfolio provides a detailed authentic picture of the candidate’s professional practice and reflective analysis of the integration of courses taken supported by theory and resource literature. Changes in classroom practice as well as in oneself are documented. The Portfolio Committee is comprised of graduate faculty members, one of whom is the chair of the portfolio committee. A summary of the portfolio is presented formally during the candidate’s final semester of study.

Transfer Credit
Graduate courses taken at other accredited institutions must be evaluated and approved by the program director. A maximum of nine semester hours of transfer credit (with grades of B or better) may be applied toward a degree program. No courses will be accepted for transfer credit if they are more than five years old at the time of evaluation. Transfer credit includes all course work accepted into the M.Ed.program prior to admission in full standing (maximum nine semester hours), whether earned at another institution or at Kennesaw State University.

Petition to Graduate
Each M.Ed.candidate must petition to graduate at least one semester prior to completion of program requirements. The candidate must contact their department and request a petition.

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CERTIFICATION

For additional information on certification, please e-mail
Kellie Oxford koxford@kennesaw.edu,
Certification Officer in the Teacher Education Advisement Center at KSU.

For additional information on the M.Ed. in Adolescent Education, please email
Alisha Bello abello1@kennesaw.edu
Graduate Coordinator in the Teacher Education Advisement Center at KSU.