Overview
Contact: Dr. Margaret Pfaff
This program offers graduate students the opportunity to self-design an academic plan in collaboration with the program coordinator to meet a student’s individual professional needs. The student’s course selection should include an area of focus which can be selected from one of the specializations listed below.
Courses
Candidates should schedule a meeting with the program coordinator upon initial admission to develop their individual program of study. The program of study will likely include but not be limited to courses in assessment, curriculum, instruction, technology, and research. Coursework completed in McDaniel’s certificate programs is applicable to this degree. The program requires a self-designed capstone experience.
Certification Opportunities
The student’s program can include one or more of the following options.
Gifted and Talented Education Specialist (GATES) - Those completing the GATES specialization have the option to complete an internship post-degree to earn the MSDE Gifted and Talented Specialist certification.
Leadership - Those completing the Leadership specialization have the option to complete an internship post-degree to earn the MSDE Administrator I certification.
Learning Technologies Specialist
Equity and Excellence in Education
Elementary Math Instructional Leader
STEM Instructional Leader
Writing for Children and Young Adults
