Education (M.Ed.)
The Northwest Christian University School of Education and
Counseling Master's Degree in Education (M.Ed.) program is designed
for school professionals, educators or others who want to develop
educational competencies for professional growth. We will
provide a strong foundation in ethical thinking needed by licensed
teachers in serving diverse children, families and educational
communities.
Faculty in the program are experienced classroom teachers who
support the philosophy that students construct their learning as
they grow and develop. With this philosophy in mind,
candidates will be able to apply additional skills to enhance the
teaching and learning process in their own classrooms.
At Northwest Christian University, we believe teachers are
trained for ethical leadership, to think critically and creatively,
to address the needs of diverse learners, and to promote the values
of honesty, integrity and responsible citizenship in that which our
global society eagerly yearns.
Graduates of the program will:
- Commit to continuing professional growth to remain effective
and to pursue additional investigation.
- Demonstrate ethical and professional responsibilities for
teachers and the influence of the teacher as an ethical leader in
the community.
- Self evaluate and recognize the need for dispositional change
as an element of effectiveness.
- Utilize research skills to continue the acquisition of
professional knowledge and meet the needs to the professional
learning community.
- Reflect upon professionalism and impact made within the
learning environment.
- Actively demonstrate leadership behaviors in becoming a change
initiator representative of community groups.
- Differentiate and develop instructional skills for diverse
student populations.
- Utilize 21st Century skills within the learning
environment in becoming leaders demonstrating best-practice
implementation of instructional technology.
- Represent teaching in a culturally responsive environment to
student, parents and colleagues.
Core Values:
- Active Collaboration
- Teaching Effectiveness
- Professionalism
- Purpose-driven
- High Standards of Practice
- Ethical thinking