The MSEd program is up to date with current trends in learning, so educators have the best tools for their students. Graduates are well equipped for administrative roles. They are positioned for increased marketability and for recognition of expertise by peers and employers.
Southern advantages
Instructional Leadership: This is an online program. This emphasis prepares leaders for roles as school principals and superintendents. Courses meeting the requirements for the NAD Principal Endorsement are also offered online.
Literacy Education: This is an online program. This emphasis prepares teachers to engage and empower students to be strong communicators and critical thinkers.
Outdoor Education: More information about Outdoor Education »
Offered during Summer Field Schools, teachers, youth leaders, camp directors and others
learn how to meet a variety of educational and emotional needs through God's book
of nature.
Term | U.S. Residents | International |
---|---|---|
Fall | July 1 | May 1 (Instructional Leadership emphasis only) |
Winter | October 1 | September 1 (Instructional Leadership emphasis only) |
Summer | April 1 | Not applicable |
Get information and register for online teacher-certification classes »
Housing
Dormitory housing is available at a rate of $18 per night. Payment must be made upon arrival, and any arrangements for reimbursement must be made directly with your Conference Education Office. Reservations are required and may be made by contacting Mrs. Lisa Patterson at 423.236.2990. Married student housing also available upon request.
Applicants who are not citizens or permanent residents of the United States are considered international students and must meet additional requirements for admission.
International students who will be coming to Southern's campus need some additional information about travel documents and living on campus.
If you have questions or need additional information, please contact the International Student Services Coordinator at 423.236.2845 or internationals@southern.edu.
Note for international applicants
Since the Literacy Education and Instructional Leadership emphases are offered online, the part-time schedule does not meet student-visa requirements for international students. Courses are offered year-round with 3-6 credit hours available each term.
Select an emphasis:
The Instructional Leadership emphasis equips teachers with a wide repertoire of research-based
teaching strategies and with the knowledge and skills to design and deliver instruction
to meet the needs of diverse student populations.
Courses are scheduled on a two-year rotation and are offered online unless otherwise
noted.
The Literacy Education emphasis is designed to empower classroom teachers to keep
learners at the heart of all literacy instruction, while responding to the demands
of research-based pedagogical practice mandated by federal initiatives such as Common
Core Standards. Because most courses contain a significant application component,
teachers are given ample opportunities to translate theory into practice.
Courses are scheduled on a two-year rotation and are offered online unless otherwise
noted.
Outdoor Education courses are offered during Summer Field Schools or Fall/Winter intensives.
More information about Outdoor Education»
Hello from Southern! I am looking forward to working with you as you achieve your academic and professional goals. Whether you are a recent graduate or nontraditional student, I want you to feel welcome, so please feel free to contact me by phone or email with any questions you may have. I am here to help!
Graduate Program Manager
maspence@southern.edu
423.236.2496