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Program Overview
Program Description (top)
The Dordt College Master of Education degree is a 10 course, 30 semester-hour program with a concentration in Curriculum and Instruction. It provides practical, hands-on instruction for the elementary or secondary teacher who wants to learn more about what it means to teach in a distinctively Christian manner. Graduates of the Dordt M.Ed. program will be better able to articulate a Reformational Christian perspective on the learner and the teacher, on the nature of instruction, and on curriculum. They will also be prepared to translate that perspective within their classroom and school. Program Overview (top)
Foundations Curriculum Instruction Implementation *indicates required courses Accreditation (top)
The Dordt College Master of Education program is approved by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and the Iowa Department of Education. Licensure (top)
The Dordt College Master of Education degree with its concentration in Curriculum and Instruction has been approved by the Iowa Department of Education. Six semester hours of this program meet the requirements to convert an initial license to an educational license within the State of Iowa. The program also meets the master's degree requirement for the Iowa Professional Teacher's License. Innovative Formats (top)
Summer Courses To serve practicing teachers who need to pursue their degree in the summer, Dordt College has adopted an innovative course format and sequence, allowing the student to complete the program in as few as three summers with minimal time spent on campus. Most courses consist of two phases: a pre-campus phase that involves preparation (e.g. reading and writing assignments) and an on-campus phase (one week per course) in July. Students are encouraged to begin the pre-campus work well in advance of the on-campus phase of each course. Students may register and begin pre-campus work as early as April 1. Dordt offers two online courses each year. In addition, Dordt encourages students to take online courses from other graduate education programs with similar perspectives, such as Calvin College or Geneva College. Online courses from other institutions may be taken as substitutes for courses in the Master of Education Academic Bulletin as part of the total transfer credits allowed. Transfer of Credit Students are permitted to transfer a total of nine semester hours of graduate work with a minimum of a B grade. All nine semester hours may come from any participating ARIHE* institution, while a maximum of six semester hours may come from non-ARIHE colleges, permitting an additional three hours to come from an ARIHE institution. For example, if a student enters the program with six semester hours in graduate education from a state university, an additional three hours may be taken through one of Calvin College's online courses. The following colleges are ARIHE institutions: Calvin College, Covenant College, Dordt College, Geneva College, Institute for Christian Studies, Redeemer University College, King's University College, and Trinity Christian College. *Association of Reformed Institutions in Higher Education Note: Courses taken more than ten years ago will not be considered for transfer credit. Application Process (top)
Requirements for All Program Applicants:
The application due date for admission each year is May 15. However, applications are accepted throughout the year. Students are encouraged to apply and register for summer courses early so that they have sufficient time to work on the pre-campus phase of classes. All application materials should be submitted to: Office of Graduate Education Types of Admission (top)
Students may be admitted under one of the following categories:
Non-Discrimination (top)
Dordt College's commitment to non-discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national or ethnic origin, or race includes nondiscriminatory access to college programs and activities and treatment therein. Concerns should be directed to the Vice President for Academic Affairs at Dordt College. Tuition (top)
Tuition and fees for the summer of 2008 are as follows:
Financial Aid (top)
In an effort to make graduate education at Dordt available to as many people as possible, program costs are kept as reasonable as possible. Financial aid in the form of federal loan programs is available. For more information contact Mike Epema in the Financial Aid office at (712) 722-6082. Housing (top)
On-campus housing is available to students enrolled for the on-campus summer session. For more information contact Student Services at (712) 722-6070. Transportation (top)
Students flying into either Sioux Falls or Sioux City can arrange, for a small fee, shuttle transportation to and from campus. Please call the Graduate Education office at (712) 722-6236 for available times. Application Forms (top)
There are two methods of applying. You can download a printable application and send it in the mail to us at your convenience. You can also request a printed application to be mailed to you.
Office of Graduate Education Further Information (top)
Send inquiries, information and applications to: Office of Graduate Education |
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