Program Overview
You’re studying at the graduate level because of a calling and a passion to inspire and guide students. At Asbury, you’ll discover that teaching isn’t just about preparation for standardized tests or developing lesson plans, but building a trusting and encouraging relationship with your students.
Teachers like you are not only needed to be a catalyst for academic content, but an educator exemplifying virtue, compassion and a hunger for learning.
Pursing your master’s degree in education or your next teaching certification at Asbury will provide you with exceptional learning with the independence to personalize your degree pace and schedule. Your professors will not only educate you to be a confident, sought-after professional in your field, but also give you the opportunity to grow in your spiritual life and personal character. Your graduate degree in education can follow four tracks — a Master of Arts, a Master of Arts in Teaching, an Education Specialist Degree, or a Certification.
If you’re a certified teacher seeking to further your education, the M.A. is specially designed for your professional journey. Each program can also be provided as a certification-only Rank I program, which means you’ll gain the education that places you in administrative or leadership positions. Asbury requires three prerequisites for the program:
Not sure if you have the time to do it? Our, accredited online graduate education programs require a total of 30-31credit hours and are tailored to fit your preferences without sacrificing your schedule. This means you could plan to spend about five to eight semesters, depending on your degree. You’ll take a balance of core education courses, pathway-specific courses and electives tailored to your specialty.
With choosing the English as a Second Language (ESL) concentration, you’ll be combining your love for the English language with clear, communicative teaching strategies. You’ll learn grammar and linguistics for teaching English learners alongside the methods and assessments needed to reinforce your lessons. After degree completion, you’ll be ready to teach ESL to your classroom both here in Kentucky and abroad!
With choosing the Learning and Behavior Disorders (LBD) concentration, you’ll be qualified to teach Pre-K through 12th-grade students with disabilities ranging from anxiety and depression, Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and autism spectrum disorder. You’ll learn behavioral support for children and adolescents alongside inclusive classroom demeanor and the methods of teaching students with LBD.
By choosing the Literacy Specialist P-12 concentration, you’ll gain in-depth professional knowledge of literacy development. You’ll learn how to foster advanced reading and writing skills in elementary students and understand how these skills evolve and impact learning in secondary and post-secondary education.
With choosing the Principal Licensure concentration, you’ll be prepared for leadership roles in K-12 education. You’ll learn educational leadership, school management and organization, curriculum development, and staff assessment and supervision. This concentration will also cover school law, legal responsibilities, and finances.
With our Master of Arts in Education, you’ll gain a tailored, in-depth learning experience designed to strengthen your teaching practice and deepen your pedagogical expertise. Choose from specialized MA programs in Literacy, English as a Second Language (ESL), and Learning and Behavior Disorders (LBD) to align your graduate studies with your professional goals and the needs of your learners.
"Asbury was the catalyst in a series of events that changed everything in my life. I couldn’t imagine returning to college as an adult, but within days of enrolling in the Education program, I felt supported and valued. The impact Asbury has left is one I will always be grateful for, and I thank God that our paths crossed."
Students who complete the MA in Education program pursue careers such as:
The Asbury +Grad Program is designed to give Asbury undergraduate students from all areas of study the opportunity to obtain advanced graduate standing.
As an undergraduate student, you can complete up to 9 credit hours of your graduate degree through the +Grad program. This means that upon graduation from Asbury with your undergrad degree, you can complete a master’s degree in as few as 12 additional months, depending on the program.
Learn more about the +GRAD Program
Our accomplished faculty are committed to giving you quality education where you grow as an individual and an educator. This means that while learning to lead the classroom, you’ll learn to lead your family, your office, your faith, or the checkpoints of your professional journey. All faculty in the program have experience in public and private education and administration roles
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