The online university now offers graduate teaching degrees in Elementary
Education and Social Studies
CHARLES TOWN, W.Va., Aug. 12 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- To answer the
demand for a wider range of programs for public servants, American Public
University System (APUS) (http://www.apus.edu), has expanded its online Master
of Education Teaching degree to include concentrations in Elementary Education
and Secondary Social Studies. The new online education degrees are designed
for post-baccalaureate students who wish to become elementary teachers and
secondary social studies teachers, respectively. The M.Ed. programs are
available at member institutions American Public University
(http://www.apu.apus.edu) and American Military University
(http://www.amuonline.com).
APUS is an online university system that serves more than 30,000 working
adults in 50 states and more than 100 foreign countries. It offers 73 online
undergraduate and graduate degree programs
(http://www.apus.edu/APUS/Academics/index.htm) in an affordable and flexible
online format.
"Given our institution's mission of educating those who serve, we are
proud to offer these accredited, online degree programs for educators at an
affordable tuition of $825/course," said Wallace E. Boston, Jr., President at
APUS. "At our current tuition levels, our M.Ed. degree programs can be
completed for $9,900 - $13,200 in tuition with minimal additional fees. We
hope that this will enable additional qualified individuals to become teachers
and advance their careers."
The new education degree programs -- The Master of Education (M.Ed.) in
Teaching with a concentration in Elementary Education and the Master of
Education (M.Ed.) in Teaching with a concentration in Social Studies -- are
designed for post-baccalaureate students with an endorsable major from an
accredited institution of higher learning who want to teach in either of these
areas. The programs require students to take 48 semester hours of a selected
curriculum, which includes nine semester hours of student teaching and a
three-semester-hour capstone course. Candidates in both online education
degree programs will be eligible to earn the West Virginia teaching
certificate upon completion of the program.
The APUS M.Ed. program provides the required professional education
courses at the graduate level. Students may need to complete additional
undergraduate courses if they have insufficient course work in a particular
content area. Included in the program is a requirement for student teaching
onsite. All courses other than student teaching are offered online, with a
school-based observation requirement at an APUS approved location of the
student's choosing.
"It is truly exciting to be able to launch additional education degrees
this fall," said Dr. Cindy Emmans, Dean of the School of Education at APUS.
"These degrees are particularly important additions, giving people the
opportunity to earn an advanced degree as well as West Virginia teacher
certification, which has reciprocity with most other states."
The APUS School of Education also includes:
Master of Education in Administration and Supervision (36 credit hours)
Master of Education in Guidance and Counseling (48 credit hours)
Master of Education in Teaching with a concentration in Instructional
Leadership (36 credit hours)
APUS classes start monthly, with many offered in either 8- or 16-week
sessions. For more information on education degrees, call 1-877-777-9081 or go
to www.apu.apus.edu/education.
NOTE: Teachers with licenses in West Virginia may apply for licensure in
other states. Many states have formal reciprocity agreements with West
Virginia. Persons considering licensure in additional states should contact
the State Department of Education for the prospective state to obtain current
testing and licensure requirements or procedures.
About American Public University System
American Public University System is comprised of American Public
University (http://www.apu.apus.edu) and American Military University
(http://www.amuonline.com). Courses are taught by professors who are
experienced in the real-world subjects they teach. APUS's curriculum,
affordability and flexibility help working adults pursue degrees that will
help them advance in a variety of career fields, including business,
information technology, education, and management. APUS also provides
specialized education in homeland security, national security and emergency
and disaster management. A university book grant provides textbooks at no cost
for eligible undergraduate students. Eligible students may apply for Federal
Student Aid. American Public University System is a wholly-owned subsidiary
of American Public Education, Inc. (NASDAQ: APEI). For more information,
please visit http://www.americanpubliceducation.com.
CONTACT:
Renee Hockaday
American Public University System
703.334.3868
rhockaday@apus.edu
SOURCE American Public University System