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FAQ
GOAL OF THE PROGRAM
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
M.S.Ed. SCHEDULE OF COURSES
REQUEST INFORMATION AND APPLICATION
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What educational and/or professional experience do I need to have to pursue my MS.Ed. degree at Saint Thomas Aquinas College?
In order to be admitted to the MSEd. program at STAC, you need a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, and a certificate in teaching.
2. How long does it take to complete the program?
The MSEd. degree requires a total of 36 credits and can be completed over the course of two summers. The Post-Master’s 21 credit certification also can be completed over the course of two summers.
3. May I transfer credits form another MSEd. Program?
A maximum of 6 graduate transfer credits may be accepted for courses comparable to a STAC course.
5. When does the program start?
Certified teachers can begin the program during any semester – Fall, Spring, summer.
6. What is the format for instructional delivery?
Our program is based on socially interactive classroom instruction that involves small and large group work that extends the instruction presented by the professor. All assignments are field-based in order to apply what is being learned. We are committed to a model of instruction that is based on assessment of needs, planning instruction, implementing instruction, evaluating effectiveness, and planning next steps. All course work is strongly supported by theory and research.
7. What is the tuition for the MSEd. program?
The tuition costs of a 3-credit graduate course for the 2006-07 academic year are $1,830.00. Applicants who hold an undergraduate degree from St. Thomas Aquinas College are eligible for a 10% tuition discount. Contact the STAC graduate education office at (845) 398-4150 for more information.
8. How do I apply to the MS.Ed program?
You may apply to the MSEd. program or the Post-Master’s Certification program by contacting the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid to obtain an application packet. Applicants should submit all information one month prior to the start of the next class section. Generally, students are required to have:
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
- A cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale (The Division of Teacher Education reserves the right to require GRE scores from promising candidates with a GPA of 2.7 to 2.9); Submit copies of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts
- A certificate in teaching
- Letters of professional references and a statement of professional goals
- An interview with the Director of Graduate Education
- For Post-Master’s applicants, an MSEd. transcript must be submitted.
9. If I still have questions, whom can I call?
You may contact Dr. Michael Shaw at mshaw@stac.edu or 845-398-4079.
Graduate Education Office
(845) 398-4150
Office of Graduate Admissions
Steve Quinn
(845) 398-4105
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