CHARLES TOWN, W.Va., Jan. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Appealing to a broader base
of students online, the American Public University System (APUS)
(http://www.apus.edu) has launched two new master's degrees in education. The
new programs are designed to advance career options for teachers, school
administrators, and others who would like to pursue an advanced degree in
education. The M.Ed. programs are available at member institutions American
Military University (http://www.amuonline.com) and American Public University
(http://www.apu.apus.edu).
The new education degree programs include:
The Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Administration and Supervision is
designed to prepare qualified persons for a variety of leadership roles to
include: principal/assistant principal and other public school administrative
and supervisory positions; federal and state positions in educational
administration and supervision; and other areas.
The program is guided by the Praxis II, ELCC, ISTE, and WVDE standards and
comprises 11 formal online courses at 3 credit hours each, plus an internship
worth 3 hours, for a total of 36 credit hours. Direct school observational
opportunities and experiences are included in the curriculum.
Completion of the degree leads to certification in the state of West
Virginia. West Virginia has reciprocity with all other states and Washington,
D.C. Courses for this degree program will be available in Spring 2008.
The Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Teaching with a concentration in
Instructional Leadership provides practical applications for teacher leaders
who want to broaden their knowledge of instructional leadership in a K-12
setting. It is designed to meet the needs of students with interests both
within and outside the traditional public school arena, and may include
general education theory and practice, education administration, and
community-based learning programs. The program includes a total of 36 semester
hours that comprise 12 online courses with experiential K-12 components,
including a capstone course in action research conducted on a school site.
Completion of the concentration does not lead to state licensure.
"These degree programs will provide appealing courses at affordable prices
so that educators can advance their careers," said Cindy Emmans, dean of the
School of Professional Studies at APUS. "We are especially pleased that APUS
can provide the M.Ed. in Administration and Supervision leading to
certification in West Virginia."
APUS classes start monthly, with many offered in either eight- or 16-week
sessions. For more information on education degrees, call 1-877-777-9081 or go
to www.amuonline.com/education. APUS serves 27,000 students worldwide and
offers 57 undergraduate and graduate degree programs
(http://www.apus.edu/APUS/Academics/index.htm) in an affordable and flexible
online format.
About American Public University System
American Public University System is comprised of American Military
University (http://www.amuonline.com) and American Public University
(http://www.apu.apus.edu). Courses are taught by professors who are
experienced in the real-world subjects they teach. APUS's curriculum,
affordability and flexibility helps working adults pursue degrees in homeland
security, national security and emergency and disaster management.
APUS also offers programs in professional studies, management, and liberal
arts. A university book grant supplies textbooks at no charge for degree-
seeking 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.
SOURCE American Public University System
CONTACT:
Renee Hockaday of American Public University System
+1-703-334-3868, rhockaday@apus.edu
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