Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Advanced Studies – Specialized Sequence
Program Overview
Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Advanced Studies – Specialized Sequence
Build a personalized program to meet your professional development needs.
Today’s dynamic education field presents many different potential options for experienced teachers and education professionals to advance their careers. They can move into a specialization or a school counseling role, gain proficiency in assessment and data-based decision-making, or seek to become an administrator. John Carroll University’s Master of Education (M. Ed.) in Advanced Studies – Specialized Sequence empowers experienced educators to create their own professional development path by constructing their own specialized curriculum.
A Totally Flexible Program
Experienced educators entering the program work with an advisor to assemble a personalized 30-hour curriculum of courses that comprise foundational education courses, a specialized sequence of courses, and electives. The specialized sequence of courses may be taken in a teaching field (e.g., English) or in education, leadership, or counseling.
A Great Program Option for Working Professionals
In addition to the flexibility to design their own program curriculum, those enrolled in the program can usually complete any field work requirements on-site at their current place of employment.
An Efficient Master’s Degree Option
The M. Ed. in Advanced Studies – Specialized Sequence program requires just 30 course hours and can be completed in as few as 4 semesters.
Meet the Requirements for the Ohio Five Year Professional License
This graduate program helps to satisfy the requirements for advancement to the Ohio Five Year Professional License.
Why John Carroll for Education?
- About the Program
- Why You Belong at JCU
- Financial Aid is Available
- Featured Faculty
Program Details
The M. Ed. in Advanced Studies – Specialized Sequence program consists of 30 hours of coursework that can be completed in 4 semesters. The curriculum includes a combination of core education courses, a specialized sequence of courses, electives, and required field work. A comprehensive exam is also required as a capstone experience.
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John Carroll University is a private, Jesuit Catholic University located in Cleveland with a long tradition of training exceptional educators. JCU proudly welcomes students of all backgrounds.
Rankings and Recognition
JCU has been ranked #2 on U.S. News and World Report’s list of Best Regional Universities Midwest and been named a Best College Value by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance.
Tuition and Financial Aid
JCU offers an affordable tuition rate reflecting our commitment to educators. This rate is competitive with other Northeast Ohio institutions. Tuition scholarships and a limited number of graduate assistantships that provide a partial tuition waiver are also available.
More Information
More information regarding the total cost of attendance can be found here.
Faculty Insights
“ Specialized Sequence students break down disciplinary silos and do some of the most fascinating interdisciplinary work of any M.Ed. student. They take charge of their own professional development and become instructional leaders in their schools.”
Dr. Dan Reynolds, Graduate Program Director and Associate Professor
Pursue Your Education Career Goals
- Connect with Northeast Ohio Educators
- Advance Your Teaching Career Where You Live
Through the M. Ed. in Advanced Studies – Specialized Sequence program, you will have opportunities to network and engage with other education professionals in a dynamic learning environment.
Alumni Employers
JCU M. Ed. in Advanced Studies – Specialized Sequence alumni can be found working across Northeast Ohio and beyond, including for the following employers:
- Beachwood City Schools
- Cleveland Heights-University Heights School District
- Cleveland Metropolitan School
- District Fairview Local Schools
- Julie Billiart Schools
- Lakewood Catholic Academy
- Lakewood City Schools
- Mayfield City Schools
- Orange City Schools
- Rocky River City Schools
- Shaker Heights City Schools
- Willoughby Eastlake City Schools
- West Geauga Local Schools
Education Alumni Across The Region
JCU education alumni serve students across Ohio: from larger city districts (Akron) to exempted village school districts (Yellow Springs). They work in every major market: Canton, Columbus, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Dayton, Parma, Toledo and Youngstown.
JCU provides you a formative way forward to become an inspired leader with the knowledge, character, and heart to serve the greater good.
Services
Student services
The Center for Service and Social Action offers many great ways for students to get involved.
CSSA sponsors an average of 120 weekly service activities throughout the Cleveland community each semester.
Housing services
Welcome! Our staff is committed to helping you succeed at JCU. We can tell you about University resources that may be available to you, and help you determine if you are eligible for services from our office. SAS provides services to students currently enrolled at the University. In order to qualify for services, a student must send us general information as well as disability documentation from a healthcare professional. For details, see the links below.
Library services
The mission of Grasselli Library & Breen Learning Center is to support the teaching and research needs of our community, collaborate with our campus partners, provide the best possible access to information, and be an intellectual and cultural resource to our community.
Medical services
The Student Health and Wellness Center provides the John Carroll University community with a comprehensive approach to optimum health and wellness. This is achieved by encouraging skill-building and individual capacities in each unique student while recognizing the impact of social and environmental conditions.
Student Life
Campus life
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Sports facilities
Athletic facilities at John Carroll University are some of the finest in the Ohio Athletic Conference. It starts with Don Shula Stadium at Wasmer Field, home to JCU football, soccer and track & field. In 2001, construction began on this outdoor facility to transform it to Don Shula Stadium, in honor of the John Carroll graduate who is the National Football League's all-time winningest head coach.
The stadium has a new playing surface (AstroPlay brand artificial grass), and features brand new locker room facilities, grandstands on both home and visitor sides, offices, a memoribilia room, and a press box for both football and baseball.
Student clubs
Student Organizations are a great way to get involved on campus within your particular area of interest. At John Carroll University we have student organizations representing a variety of interests and categories such as : service, social, fraternities/sororities, cultural, academic and more! Check out the list of Student Organizationsand contact the president to get more involved.
Accreditation
John Carroll University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, a regional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. CLICK HERE for more information about the 2019 visit preparations.