Master of Education in Alternative Education

Commonwealth-U; Bloomsburg (Columbia County); Remote; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative program designed for educators aiming to make a difference in the lives of at-risk youth. This online Master of Education in Alternative Education equips you with essential skills to thrive in non-traditional school settings. You'll explore pedagogical practices, educational leadership, and curriculum methods while learning to address the unique challenges faced by students. With a flexible curriculum that allows you to delve into areas like mental health counseling and instructional technology, you will be prepared to create safe, engaging learning environments. Join a nationwide leader in education and enhance your professional edge while making a meaningful impact.

Benefits

Flexible coursework

Financial aid assistance

Professional networking opportunities

Affordable graduate degree options

Qualifications

• Designed for educators to support at-risk students in non-traditional settings.
• Focus on innovative teaching methods and leadership in education.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement plans to meet diverse student needs.
• Provide leadership on issues affecting at-risk students.

Skills

Pedagogical practice

Educational leadership

Curriculum development

Mental health counseling

Instructional technology

Education

Master of Education

Teacher Certification

Tools

Zoom

Desire2Learn Brightspace

SonicFoundry Mediasite

Job description

Master of Education in Alternative Education

Commonwealth University's 100% online program will equip you with the knowledge and critical skill base necessary to work with the growing population of at-risk youth in non-traditional school settings.

The Curriculum & Instruction (non-certification): Alternative Education program is designed for teachers and administrators who are interested in supporting at-risk students in becoming successful in the classroom.

As a 100% online program, the Alternative Education program is a nationwide leader in providing coursework for teachers in need of that extra professional edge in working with challenging students. The program examines pedagogical practice, leadership, curriculum and program methods, and teaching & learning classroom environments. The C&I-Alt Ed program supports teachers who are working toward their permanent certification, administrators who are earning professional development credit, and individuals from business and other backgrounds that wish to provide leadership in education classrooms. The courses are aligned with the core propositions of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.

• Courses can be used for Level I to Level II Teacher Certification Conversion
• Courses can be used for ACT 48 credit
• Flexibility to pursue areas of interest including:
  • Teaching & Learning
  • Educational Leadership
  • Mental Health Counseling
  • Sports Studies
  • Instructional Technology

Program Highlights

Teachers working in today’s classrooms must be highly skilled and innovative educators. By completing the Master of Education Curriculum Instruction (non-certification) Alternative Education degree you will be better prepared to:

• Work with the most challenging of students in a school district or other setting
• Develop and implement plans to meet student-learner needs
• Develop methods for working with students to create a safe and challenging learning environment that focuses on teaching and learning
• Understand the relationship between theory and practice in working with students.
• Provide school-wide leadership on at-risk student issues
• Work with students across many academic and developmental levels by differentiating curriculum, assessment, and instruction.
• Understand and work with specialized educational needs, motivational challenges, disruptive behaviors, and conduct disorders.

Online Coursework with On-Site Supervision

This program is designed for teachers, social workers, counselors, and administrators in alternative settings, correctional settings, urban schools, and regular education settings.

Courses include a combination of theory and practice, with a focus upon building knowledge and skills relevant to daily classroom challenges.

Facilities

Programs delivered either partially or entirely remotely may utilize either synchronous or asynchronous technologies. Synchronous delivery utilizes the Zoom platform and may utilize either or both the Zoom desktop or mobile applications or purpose-built Zoom classrooms. Asynchronous delivery utilizes the Desire2Learn Brightspace learning management system and the SonicFoundry Mediasite media delivery platform.

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