Advanced Studies in Secondary Education -- Online

The Master of Arts Teaching curriculum is aligned with National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

The College of Education and Human Services is
Accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education and
The Pennsylvania  Department of Education

Now Accepting Applications for Fall 2007

For More Information Please Contact Us at advseced@cup.edu

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California University of Pennsylvania's Advanced Studies in Secondary Education is a completely online 30 credit graduate program for middle and high school teachers who are seeking a Masters of Education degree. The curriculum is aligned with the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) and the National Board Certification process.  The courses and activities will use data from teachers' own practices to reflect on their work and the work of their students to develop a deeper understanding of student learning.

Cal U graduate students can now participate in class any time, any where by means of this Internet-based course program.

Don't know if online learning is right for you?  Take a test drive of the online system and find out!  For more information about taking a demonstration online course, email calugo@cup.edu  
 

Program Philosophy:
The Advanced Studies in Secondary Education is a high quality Master's degree secondary education program that correlates with the five core propositions of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS).  Graduates of the Masters of Secondary Education degree will have a deeper understanding of instructional strategies, action research, instructional technology, differentiated instruction, classroom management, assessment strategies, teacher leadership, curriculum design, and reflective practices.   At the completion of this program, graduates will have a 'jump start' if they decide to apply for National Board teaching certification.

Cal U's Advanced Studies in Secondary Education is built around the NBPTS Five Core Propositions;

• Teachers are committed to students and their learning.
• Teachers know the subjects they teach and how to teach those subjects to students.
• Teachers are responsible for managing and monitoring student learning.
• Teachers think systematically about their practice and learn from experience.
• Teachers are members of learning communities.

For additional information about the Advanced Studies in Secondary Education please contact us at advseced@cup.edu
 

To learn more about National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, visit their website at http://www.nbpts.org/