Students who have successfully completed the M.Ed. degree from Lakeland University should be able to:

• Demonstrate an advanced understanding of educational policy and pedagogy or the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the subject area(s) s/he teaches.

• Conduct an original research study that contributes new understandings about schools, students, and teachers.

• Communicate effectively using both oral and written language.

• Act with integrity, fairness, and in an ethical manner.

Admission Requirements for the M.Ed. in addition to those listed under General Admission Requirements:

General Admission Requirements  

Applicants must have evidence of one of the following:

• A valid teaching license.
• Approval from the Director of the Center for Teacher Excellence and successful completion of foundation courses in educational psychology, human growth and development, the exceptional person, and majority-minority relations.

Conditional Admission Policy

Applicants who have a cumulative GPA lower than 2.75 in their undergraduate coursework may be considered for conditional admission upon a recommendation from the Director of the Center for Teacher Excellence. The applicant’s conditional status will be reviewed once the applicant completes 6 semester hours of graduate coursework. An applicant in conditional status who achieves a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher will be granted full admission.

An applicant who does not possess a valid teaching license may also be granted conditional admission. Once the applicant successfully completes courses in educational psychology, human growth and development, the exceptional person, and majority-minority relations, the applicant’s status will be reviewed, and may be granted full admission. These courses must be completed within two semesters of conditional admission.

An Exception to the Policy Regarding Enrollment Prior to Admission

A student who wishes to enroll in M.Ed. courses which have been designed primarily for professional development is not required to make a formal application for admission. These students may register and enroll in any courses provided they meet the program and course requirements.