Degree Tracks
Christian Education Track
Curriculum and Instruction Track
Curriculum and Instruction with Online Teaching Track
Intercultural Studies Track
Online Teaching Track
Special Education Track
Special Education with Online Teaching Track
Special Education (Grades 7-12) with PDE certification Track
Special Education (Grades Pre-K - 8) with PDE certification Track
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Track
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) with Online Teaching Track
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages: PDE ESL Program Specialist Certification Track
Teaching Language & Content Track
Degree Requirements (Total credits vary)
Program Core Requirements (12 credits)
Christian Education Track (24 credits)
In conjunction with Asbury Theological Seminary (ATS)
| EDME 503 | Advanced Instructional Design and Assessment | 3 |
| EDME 518 | Second Language Acquisition: Theories and Contexts | 3 |
| EDME 525 | Curriculum and Learning | 3 |
| EDME 535 | Teaching Internship | 3 |
CD/MF 615
| Family Development: Discipleship and the Home (ATS course) | 3 |
CD YM 520
| Theology for Children and Youth (ATS course) | 3 |
Choose one of the following: (3 credits)
CD 657
| Models of Ministry with Children (ATS course) | 3 |
YM 658
| Models of Youth Ministry (ATS course) | 3 |
Choose one of the following: (3 credits)
CD 660
| Teaching the Bible to Youth and Adults (ATS course) | 3 |
CD 560
| Transformative Teaching (ATS course) | 3 |
Curriculum and Instruction Track (18 credits)
This track is for individuals who may or may not hold teaching certification and who want to enhance their effectiveness as education practitioners, leaders and collaborators.
| EDME 503 | Advanced Instructional Design and Assessment | 3 |
| EDME 504 | Family and Community Partnerships | 3 |
| EDME 525 | Curriculum and Learning | 3 |
Choose one of the following: (3 credits)
Two of the following (6 credits):
| EDME 518 | Second Language Acquisition: Theories and Contexts | 3 |
| EDME 520 | Applied Linguistics: Grammar and Phonology in TESOL | 3 |
| EDME 521 | TESOL Methods and Assessment | 3 |
| EDME 522/COUN 522 | Autism Spectrum Disorders | 3 |
| EDME 523 | Acquiring English in School | 3 |
| EDME 526 | Low Incidence Populations | 3 |
| EDME 527 | Positive Behavior Support | 3 |
| EDME 528 | Infants, Toddlers and Families | 3 |
| EDME 529 | High Incidence Populations | 3 |
| EDME 536 | Instructional Design and Assessment for Learners with Autism Spectrum Disorders | 3 |
| EDME 552 | Issues and Ethics in Online Teaching | 3 |
| EDME 554 | Online Instruction and Learning | 3 |
| COUN 525 | Effective Practices of School Counselors | 3 |
| COUN 550 | Crisis, Trauma, and Grief Counseling | 3 |
Curriculum and Instruction Online Instruction Track (18 credits)
| EDME 503 | Advanced Instructional Design and Assessment | 3 |
| EDME 504 | Family and Community Partnerships | 3 |
| EDME 525 | Curriculum and Learning | 3 |
| EDME 552 | Issues and Ethics in Online Teaching | 3 |
| EDME 554 | Online Instruction and Learning | 3 |
Choose one of the following: (3 credits)
Intercultural Studies Track (24 credits)
In conjunction with Asbury Theological Seminary (ATS)
| EDME 503 | Advanced Instructional Design and Assessment | 3 |
| EDME 518 | Second Language Acquisition: Theories and Contexts | 3 |
| EDME 525 | Curriculum and Learning | 3 |
| EDME 535 | Teaching Internship | 3 |
MS 501
| Missional Formation (ATS course) | 3 |
MS 644
| World Mission of the Church (ATS course) | 3 |
MS 702
| Mission and Biblical Theology (ATS course) | 3 |
MS 708
| World Religions and Mission (ATS course) | 3 |
Online Instruction Track (21 credits)
| EDME 503 | Advanced Instructional Design and Assessment | 3 |
| EDME 504 | Family and Community Partnerships | 3 |
| EDME 525 | Curriculum and Learning | 3 |
| EDME 552 | Issues and Ethics in Online Teaching | 3 |
| EDME 554 | Online Instruction and Learning | 3 |
| EDME 560 | Online Education Leadership and Management | 3 |
Choose one of the following: (3 credits)
Special Education Track (18 credits)
This track is for individuals who are certified in special education and are interested in enhancing their knowledge base through a concentrated area of study.
or
This track is also for those individuals who do not hold special education certification, but who desire to study the field of special education for the purpose of working with individuals with disabilities in settings other than public schools.
| EDME 503 | Advanced Instructional Design and Assessment | 3 |
| EDME 504 | Family and Community Partnerships | 3 |
| EDME 525 | Curriculum and Learning | 3 |
| EDME 530 | Special Education Internship | 3 |
Choose one of the following: (3 credits)
Choose one of the following (3 credits):
Special Education with PDE Certification Pre-K—Grade 8 Track (27 credits)
Designed for teachers who hold current PA instructional certification in early childhood, elementary, middle grades, K-12 or reading specialists who want to develop the specific skills and competencies necessary to support and educate students with special needs. Students who successfully complete this graduate level coursework and field hours can apply to obtain the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) certification in special education (PDE, PreK-8).
Choose one of the following: (3 credits)
Special Education with PDE Certification Grades 7-12 Track (27 credits)
Designed for teachers who hold current PA instructional certification in 7-12, K-12, or reading specialists who want to develop the specific skills and competencies necessary to support and educate students with special needs. Students who successfully complete this graduate level coursework and field hours can apply to obtain the PDE certification in special education (PDE, 7-12).
| EDME 503 | Advanced Instructional Design and Assessment | 3 |
| EDME 504 | Family and Community Partnerships | 3 |
| EDME 525 | Curriculum and Learning | 3 |
| EDME 526 | Low Incidence Populations | 3 |
| EDME 527 | Positive Behavior Support | 3 |
| EDME 529 | High Incidence Populations | 3 |
| EDME 530 | Special Education Internship | 3 |
| EDME 537 | Transition and Secondary Special Education | 3 |
Choose one of the following: (3 credits)
Special Education with Online Instruction Track (24 credits)
| EDME 503 | Advanced Instructional Design and Assessment | 3 |
| EDME 504 | Family and Community Partnerships | 3 |
| EDME 527 | Positive Behavior Support | 3 |
| EDME 530 | Special Education Internship | 3 |
| EDME 552 | Issues and Ethics in Online Teaching | 3 |
| EDME 554 | Online Instruction and Learning | 3 |
Choose one of the following: (3 credits)
Choose one of the following: (3 credits)
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Track (21 credits)
This track is for students who want to work in English-teaching contexts that exist outside of the American K-12 educational system, in either local or international settings.
| EDME 503 | Advanced Instructional Design and Assessment | 3 |
| EDME 518 | Second Language Acquisition: Theories and Contexts | 3 |
| EDME 520 | Applied Linguistics: Grammar and Phonology in TESOL | 3 |
| EDME 521 | TESOL Methods and Assessment | 3 |
| EDME 525 | Curriculum and Learning | 3 |
| EDME 532 | Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Internship | 3 |
Choose One of the following options: (3 credits)
TESOL with PDE ESL Program Specialist Certification K—Grade 12 Track (25 credits)
This track is for students who hold any current Pennsylvania teaching certificate in any content area.
| EDME 503 | Advanced Instructional Design and Assessment | 3 |
| EDME 504 | Family and Community Partnerships | 3 |
| EDME 520 | Applied Linguistics: Grammar and Phonology in TESOL | 3 |
| EDME 525 | Curriculum and Learning | 3 |
| EDME 532 | Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Internship | 3 |
| EDME 542 | Equipping School Personnel to Meet the Needs of English Language Learners (ELLs) | 1 |
Choose: (6 credits)
| EDME 518 | Second Language Acquisition: Theories and Contexts | 3 |
| AND | |
| EDME 521 | TESOL Methods and Assessment | 3 |
| OR | |
| EDME 523 | Acquiring English in School | 3 |
| AND | |
| EDME 524 | Teaching Language and Content | 3 |
Choose one of the following: (3 credits)
Teaching Language and Content Track (21 credits)
| EDME 503 | Advanced Instructional Design and Assessment | 3 |
| EDME 520 | Applied Linguistics: Grammar and Phonology in TESOL | 3 |
| EDME 523 | Acquiring English in School | 3 |
| EDME 524 | Teaching Language and Content | 3 |
| EDME 525 | Curriculum and Learning | 3 |
| EDME 532 | Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Internship | 3 |
Choose one of the following: (3 credits)
TESOL with Online Instruction Track (24 credits)
| EDME 518 | Second Language Acquisition: Theories and Contexts | 3 |
| EDME 520 | Applied Linguistics: Grammar and Phonology in TESOL | 3 |
| EDME 521 | TESOL Methods and Assessment | 3 |
| EDME 525 | Curriculum and Learning | 3 |
| EDME 532 | Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) Internship | 3 |
| EDME 552 | Issues and Ethics in Online Teaching | 3 |
| EDME 554 | Online Instruction and Learning | 3 |
Choose one of the following: (3 credits)