Graduate programs in the College of Education and Psychology are designed
for teachers, administrators, counselors, and other specialists desiring advanced
degrees or certifications beyond the bachelor's degree. The Heritage University
Master of Education and Master in Teaching degree programs develop an educator's
knowledge, skills, and dispositions required for success in specialized fields.
The following goals are common to all Heritage graduate degree programs:
- Understand the historical, social, economic, legal, and political foundations
and forces that shape the American educational system.
- Demonstrate professional conduct through situational appropriate behavior,
respect, collaboration, and commitment to learning.
- Develop and sustain an instructional program that promotes culturally responsive
teaching and learning and service toward social justice.
- Apply current research and best practices in quality teaching and learning
to enhance the overall development of students.
- Utilize technology to enhance teaching, leading, and learning.
- Analyze and evaluate the impact of race, language, and poverty on student
achievement and success.
- Apply the constructivist learning model/philosophy to teaching, leading,
and learning, and understand how constructivism builds communities of learners
and enhances collaboration, critical thinking, and reflective practice.
The degree programs generally are taught in an intensive weekend model; two
credit courses are normally taught on two weekends consisting of 30 contact
hours per course. Pre and/or post assignments require at least 30 hours of
additional outside preparation per credit.