Available Programs
Early Elementary Education, Grades P-5
Middle School Education, Grades 5-9
Learning and Behavior Disorders, Grades P-12
Reading and Writing Endorsement, Grades P-12
Instructional Leadership and School Administration (School Principal), Grades P-12
Degree Requirements for MA in Early Elementary Education, Middle School Education, Learning and Behavior Disorders and Reading and Writing Endorsement.
1. Completion of a minimum of 36 hours of graduate course work, at least 30 hours of which must be taken at Bellarmine University.
2. Maintenance of a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale throughout the program of studies.
3. An exit evaluation consisting of:
a. Performance Assessment and one of the following:
b. Portfolio or Master’s Thesis in Education
4. Completion of all degree work within six years from date of entry.
Early Elementary Education, Grades P-5 and Middle School Education, Grades 5-9
MA Program of Studies, 36 hours
1. Core Curriculum (12 hours)
• Educ. 600 Research Methodology
• Educ. 618 Advanced Child Development
• Educ. 636 Advanced Curriculum and Methods
• Educ. 663 Diagnosis of Reading Difficulties
2. Specialization Component (18 hours)
A. Required Course
• Educ 610 Parents, School and Community
• Educ 648 Technology Across the Curriculum
B. Twelve hours selected from the following courses:
• Educ. 509 Classroom Management Strategies*
• Educ. 512 Procedures for Children with Learning and Behavior Disorders*
• Educ. 514 Nature and Needs of Children with Learning and Behavior Disorders*
• Educ. 515 Speech and Language Development*
• Educ. 562 Educational Measurement*
• Educ. 582 Early Education of the Exceptional Child*
• Educ. 608 Educational Resources*
• Educ. 609 Advanced Classroom Management*
• Educ. 612 Advanced Field Placement*
• Educ. 639 Teaching Writing: A Workshop Approach
• Educ. 640 Special Topics in Elementary and Special Education I*
• Educ. 641 Special Topics in Elementary and Special Education II*
• Educ. 642 Teaching Science II
• Educ.649 Multimedia Across the Curriculum
• Educ. 662 Advanced Assessment
• Educ. 666 Teaching Mathematics II
*Students adding LBD certification must choose twelve hours from * courses. Additional hours are required to complete the certification.
3. Electives (6 hours)
All specialization courses may be taken as electives.
• Educ. 697 Applying Research to Practice I
• Educ. 698 Readings and Research in Education I
• Educ. 699 Master’s Thesis in Education
• Professional Development credit may be used with approval of the faculty advisor.
*Students who elect to write a thesis must register for six hours of Educ. 699.
Students who do not have undergraduate equivalent courses may also select 500-level courses. A maximum of 12 hours of 500-level courses may be applied toward the 36-hour MA degree.
Learning and Behavior Disorders, Grades P-12
MA Program of Studies, 36 hours
1. Core Curriculum (18 hours)
• Educ. 600 Research Methodology
• Educ. 610 Parents, School and Community
• Educ. 618 Advanced Child Development
• Educ. 636 Advanced Curriculum and Methods
• Educ. 663 Diagnosis of Reading Difficulties
• Educ. 648 Technology Across the Curriculum (required)
2. Specialization Component (6 hours)
Twelve hours selected from the following courses:
• Educ. 608 Educational Resources
• Educ. 609 Advanced Classroom Management
• Educ. 612 Advanced Field Placement
• Educ. 639 Strategies and Tactics for Teaching Writing
• Educ. 640 Special Topics in Elementary Special Education I
• Educ. 641 Special Topics in Elementary Special Education II
• Educ. 642 Teaching Science II
• Educ. 649 Multimedia Across the Curriculum
• Educ. 662 Advanced Assessment
• Educ. 666 Teaching Mathematics II
3. Electives (6 hours)
All specialization courses may be taken as electives.
• Educ. 697 Applying Research to Practice I
• Educ. 698 Readings and Research in Education I
• Educ. 699 Master’s Thesis in Education
• Professional Development credit may be taken with approval of the faculty advisor.
*Students who elect to write a thesis must register for six hours of Educ. 699.
Reading and Writing Grades P-12, MA Program of Studies, 36 hours
Master of Arts degree in Education with an Endorsement in Reading and Writing (P-12) (36 hours)
1. Core Curriculum ( 18 hours)
• ED 600 Research Methodology
• ED 610 Parents, Schools & Community
• ED 618 Adv. Child Development
• ED 636 Adv. Curriculum Methods
• ED 648 Technology Across the Curriculum
• ED 663 Diagnostic Reading
2. Specialization Requirements ( 15 hours)
• ED 545 Reading in the Content
• ED 621 Strategic Reading and Writing
• ED 622 Emergent Literacy
• ED 625 Theory & Politics of Reading
• ED 627 Teaching Writing: A Workshop Approach
Admission to the Literacy Leadership & Practicum Course requires completion of the above 15
hours and Ed 663.
3. • ED 628 Literacy Leadership & Practicum (3 hours)
Degree Requirements for MA in Instructional Leadership and School Administration (School Principal) P-12
1. Official college transcripts of all graduate and undergraduate credits from accredited institutions in a sealed envelop from each institution
2. A current resume (Note: Three years of successful teaching experience in a P-12 setting with full teacher certification during those three years is required.)
3. A copy of GRE scores
4. A photocopy of valid Kentucky Professional Teaching Certificate
5. Three recommendation forms from individuals who are former professors or who have supervised the applicant in a school setting. One recommendation must come from the applicant’s current principal/head teacher. All recommendations must be related to the professional environment.
Level 1 Screening
Those applicants meeting minimal requirements including a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale for all graduate work (3.5 GPA preferred) and three years of successful teaching experience will be
contacted by the admissions office in the School of Education and invited to submit:
• Program Essays
Applicants will be asked to respond to a series of short answer questions related to school leadership and administration.
• Educational Autobiography/Personal Goal Statement
Level II Screening
After a detailed review, some applications will be invited to complete Level II Screening prior to admission decisions.
• Successful completion of technology screening
• Acquisition of principal’s/supervising administrator’s consent
• Interview
Once all other application materials are received and reviewed, if the School of Education wishes to proceed with your request for admission, a faculty member in the program will call to schedule an interview.
• Positive recommendation for admission
Master of Arts in Education Instructional Leadership and School Administration (School Principal) P-12 (36 hours)
Summer Module I
Educ 650 - Instructional Leadership and the Role of the School Principal (3)
Educ 651 - Assessment, Evaluation and Data Analysis for School Improvement (3)
Educ 652 - Design and Evaluation of Instruction and Practices to Improve Student Learning (3)
Educ 653 - Leadership Professional Portfolio(1)
Fall Module II
Educ 654 - Curriculum, Instruction and Planning for School Improvement –Mid/Sec (3)
Educ 659 - Internship (4)
Educ 653 - Leadership Professional Portfolio(1)
Spring Module III
Educ 653 - Leadership Professional Portfolio (1)
Educ 655 - Curriculum, Instruction and Planning for School Improvement- Elem(3)
Educ 659 - Internship (4)
Summer Module IV
Educ 653 - Leadership Professional Portfolio (1)
Educ 656 - Administration Issues with Special Populations (3)
Educ 657 - Law and Education (3)
Educ 658 - Financial Management (3)
