2015-2016 Graduate Academic Catalog

Page 26 2015–16 Graduate and Adult Programs Academic Catalog School of Education Master of Education Licensure and Certification The course requirements in the Master of Education program do not satisfy initial licensure or certification requirements for any teaching license granted by the state of Ohio, but they do help teachers maintain or upgrade ACSI, AACS, or state certification. Accreditation In addition to University accreditation listed in the Accreditation section of this catalog, the School of Education is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Admission Criteria Cedarville University invites applications to the M.Ed. program from candidates who have received a teacher education degree from a regionally accredited or otherwise approved university, who are able to present strong academic records, who are currently or previously licensed to teach, and who have a profession of faith in Jesus Christ. Each candidate will be reviewed on an individual basis. In addition to the general admission requirements listed in the Graduate Admissions section of this catalog, students must meet the following requirements: 1. Meet all program prerequisites. Students not meeting program prerequisites or admission standards may be considered for conditional admission to the program. 2. Have a cumulative undergraduate grade point average of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale). Students with a cumulative undergradate grade point average of less than 3.0 must take the GRE and achieve a GRE quantitative subscore greater than or equal to 144, achieve a GRE verbal sub- score greater than or equal to 145, and achieve a GRE writing subscore greater than or equal to 3.50 3. Successful applicants to the M.Ed. program typically have a minimum of two years of successful full-time teaching experience beyond the conclusion of the baccalaureate degree and a valid teaching certificate or the equivalent, such as an expired or out-of-state license. 4. Provide national exam scores as necessary. Many students seeking to enter the M.Ed. program are not required to complete the Graduate Record Exam (GRE). The chart below illustrates the criteria that determine if the GRE is, or is not, required. For those individuals required to complete the GRE, a combined score of 300 is the admission benchmark. 5. Students who have not completed an undergraduate teacher education program will be required to pass the appropriate Praxis II exams. Background Checks for Clinical Experiences Graduate students who participate in clinical experiences may be required to undergo criminal background checks. Ohio residents must have an Ohio “no record” check and an FBI “no record” check. Out-of-state residents must have an FBI “no record” check. Tuition and Fees Tuition cost for the M.Ed. program for the 2015–16 is $438 per semester/credit hour. Audit costs are 50% of standard tuition. The graduation fee for the M.Ed. program for the 2015–16 academic year is $100. Financial Aid and Scholarships Federal aid is available to students who meet established requirements and complete the required forms. Institutional scholarships are also available. For additional information, visit cedarville.edu/gradaid . Course Sequencing See the M.Ed. website ( cedarville.edu/med ) for course sequencing and information on completion options. Hours Required for the Degree Assuming that proficiency requirements have been satisfied, a minimum of 34 semester hours is required for graduation in the M.Ed. program. The organizations sponsoring these national exams explicitly discourage the use of absolute cutoff scores and urge all educational institutions to consider the scores within the context of the student’s entire application package. Accordingly, scores from nationally standardized exams will be considered along with other factors in making final admission decisions. Academic Level Degree-Seeking Students Nondegree-Seeking Students** Criteria* Previously earned graduate degree(s) Undergraduate cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher for all colleges previously attended Undergraduate cumulative GPA less than 3.0 Undergraduate cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher Undergraduate cumulative GPA less than 2.75 GRE Required? No No Yes No Yes Is the GRE Required? *Degree(s) and credits earned from a regionally accredited institution **Students may earn up to 11 credit hours as a nondegree seeking student before degree seeking status