The Graduate Education Programs at Christian Brothers University has one mission, with two levels of program. Our core mission is to prepare excellent K-12 teachers who will lead in their classrooms and in their schools; and thus, add value to the lives and learning of children and young people even as they also make strong contributions to the improvement of schools where they teach.
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Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)
The MAT is an initial teaching licensure available for individuals who already hold a bachelor's degree. The MAT degree is available in three concentrations, linked to initial teaching licensure in elementary, middle grades, or secondary education. For secondary education, CBU is approved to offer licensure programs in biology, chemistry, English, French, history, mathematics, physics, and Spanish.
Click here to download a list of licensures offered at CBU.
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Master of Education (M.Ed.)
The M.Ed. is usually for previously licensed teachers seeking an advanced degree with a teacher leadership focus. The M.Ed. is available in two tracks: teacher-leadership and curriculum and instruction. The M.Ed. can also be tailored around a second endorsement in a desired area: elementary education, middle school education, and secondary education licenses.
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Master of Science in Educational Leadership (MSEL)
The MSEL is for experienced teachers aspiring to move into school administration and supervision. The
MSEL
i s a single track focused on preparation of individuals for the Beginning Administrative License (BAL).
The graduate education admission process is done through the Graduate & Professional Studies Office. To contact the Graduate & Professional Studies Office, please call
(901) 321-3291.
Deadline for submitting all application materials is:
Summer: April 15
Fall: July 15
Spring: November 1
*Attention applicants: Please DO NOT send application materials such as recommendation forms, essays, or transcripts without first having an application on file.*
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Performance Learning Systems (PLS)
The CBU Department of Education and Performance Learning Systems, Inc. have announced that new graduate courses for educators will be offered beginning in the Spring 2009. This collaboration provides a variety of research-based graduate courses for Tennessee educators. CBU's education programs are designed to meet both state and national standards, and PLS will be supporting these requirements by offering engaging, research-based graduate courses for K-12 educators across the state. Click here to learn more about courses offered through PLS.
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Spring 2010 PLS Programs at CBU  PDF
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PLS Special Student Admissions Application PDF
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The Reading Specialist component will be added in the near future. We are working to incorporate the courses that are part of the SMILA Program into a Reading Certification.
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The SMILA summer program incorporates a research based, structured, multisensory approach designed to help teach children: Phonology, Handwriting, Spelling, Written Expression, Reading Fluency, Reading Vocabulary, and Reading Comprehension.
In order to complete the SMILA program, you must attend two summers. You may receive six credits for each summer attended. The credits may also be applied to our M.Ed. program. Once our program is submitted and approved by the state, the 12 hours plus an additional course at CBU will enable you to receive a reading endorsement.
Please contact Rosemary Williams at (901) 754-1441 for more information on SMILA. A copy of the SMILA summer program brochure will be available under the Job Board in Kenrick Hall each summer.
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