Master of Arts in Education

The Master of Arts in Education (MAE) program is a 30-semester hour, 1.5-year program. The academic year is devoted to the completion of the core curriculum courses.

The overall structure of the MAE program provides opportunities for individual and team participation while studying curriculum theory, design and instructional strategies. Action research within the teacher's own classroom is encouraged. Emphasis is placed on individual development of the teacher/student. A project research paper over the period of the MAE program is developed with accompanying periodic performance assessments.

The core curriculum courses during each semester are taught in the evening and discipline area classes are taught during the summer terms.

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Course Requirements

Core Requirements - 18 Credit Hours

• Curriculum theory
• Research Methods
• Practicum in Human Learning
• Curriculum Design
• Supervision of Instruction
• Practicum in Instruction (5-8, 9-12)
• or Practicum in the Teaching of Reading (P-5 only)

Discipline Area Courses - 12 Credit Hours

• Language Arts
• Biology
• Chemistry
• English
• Mathematics
• Physical Education and Health
• Social Studies

TOTAL = 30 Hours

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Admission to the Program

• Admission to Graduate Studies
• Valid teacher's certificate or statement of eligibility
• Official college/university transcripts (Required GPA: 2.75)
• Graduate Record Exam or national Teachers' Examination scores
• Passing PRAXIS scores
• Copy of Professional Growth Plan
• One-page personal essay on purpose/goals for graduate study
• Interview with graduate faculty
• 3 Letters of Recommendation

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About the Graduate Programs of the School of Education

Campbellsville University offers two post-baccalaureate programs designed to meet the challenges of today's classrooms and the Kentucky Education Reform Act of 1990. The first is the Master of Arts in Education program leading to areas of specialization in curriculum and instruction for teachers. The second program is the Master of Arts in Special education leading to P-12 Learning Behavior Disorder (LBD) certification.

Campbellsville University is accredited by the Commission on colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia, 404.679.4501). The School of Education programs are accredited by the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board and is currently seeking accreditation from the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).