<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>Liberty's M.Ed in Teaching and Learning with a cognate in Leadership program teaches educational courses from a Christian viewpoint. The non-licensure program is designed for teaching professionals who want to develop advanced proficiencies and acquire additional knowledge of K-12 educational theory. By specializing in leadership, you will gain the skills needed to pursue positions in educational administration, curriculum design, or policy development. In part, program coursework is designed to address educational technology and leadership, advanced psychology, and classroom management practices. This program is offered in an online format. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>Individuals interested in applying to Liberty's M.Ed. in Teaching and Learning with a cognate in Leadership program must have already earned a bachelor's degree. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>This program is made up of 36 credit hours. In addition to cognate and professional courses, your curriculum includes advanced core subjects. You will find them listed below. </p> <p><u>M.Ed. in Teaching and Learning with a Cognate in Leadership Course Requirements</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Number </th><th> Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td><b>Advanced Education Core Courses</b> </td><td /></tr> <tr><td>EDUC 500 </td><td> Advanced Educational Psychology</td></tr> <tr><td>EDUC 518 </td><td> Understanding Educational Research and Assessment</td></tr> <tr><td>EDUC 521 </td><td> Foundations of Exceptionality</td></tr> <tr><td>EDUC 604 </td><td> Foundations of Education</td></tr> <tr><td><b>Choose one:</b> </td><td /></tr> <tr><td>EDUC 675 </td><td> Elementary Curriculum and Methods</td></tr> <tr><td>EDUC 676 </td><td> Middle Grades Curriculum and Methods</td></tr> </table><p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Number </th><th> Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td><b>Cognate Courses</b> </td><td /></tr> <tr><td>EDUC 638 </td><td> Leadership in Educational Technology</td></tr> <tr><td>EDUC 642 </td><td> Leadership and Supervision in Education</td></tr> <tr><td>EDUC 643 </td><td> Contemporary Issues in Education Policy</td></tr> <tr><td>EDUC 644 </td><td> School Leadership in Diverse Settings</td></tr> </table><p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Number </th><th> Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td><b>Professional Courses</b> </td><td /></tr> <tr><td>EDUC 631 </td><td> Foundations of Ed. Technology and Online Learning</td></tr> <tr><td><b>Choose one:</b> </td><td /></tr> <tr><td>EDUC 624 </td><td> Classroom Management</td></tr> <tr><td>EDUC 630 </td><td> Technology Practices for Instructional Improvement</td></tr> <tr><td><b>Choose one:</b> </td><td /></tr> <tr><td>EDUC 696 </td><td> Current Issues in Education</td></tr> <tr><td>EDUC 698 </td><td> Directed Practicum</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>When you have successfully completed this Liberty University program, you could pursue additional responsibilities related to your existing position. Opportunities might exist within K-12 schools or at the school district level as well as with educational outreach organizations, educational publishers, or colleges. You might pursue the following career possibilities: </p> <ul><li>School Administrator </li><li>Assistant Principal </li><li>Policy and Procedure Developer </li><li>Primary through Postsecondary Teacher </li><li>Principal</li></ul>