Master of Education in Teaching - Early Childhood (12 Grade)

The M.Ed. in Teaching enhances professional development of teachers who are committed to excellence in the classroom. The program and professors focus on facilitating the development of expertise in content areas, effective teaching strategies, and delivery of instruction to students in both the public and private school settings. The M.Ed. in Teaching program provides an abundance of opportunities to develop theoretical understanding and experiential learning to prepare you to successfully facilitate student learning in the environment in which you will serve. Through these learning opportunities, you will understand how to enhance learning to more effectively engage your students in the educational setting. Armed with experiences, knowledge, and instruction from a Christian worldview, graduates of the M.Ed. in Teaching program will enter the field of education as servant leaders ready to facilitate student engagement and learning. The M.Ed. in Teaching program serves those students who feel called to be teachers. This flexible program allows the student to pursue a master’s degree while balancing a career, family, or other responsibilities.The Master of Education in Teaching (MEDT) is a specifically designed program that allows an individual who has already obtained at least a bachelor's degree - from an institution accredited by an Institutional Accrediting Agency approved by the US Department of Education - to earn Texas teacher certification. The graduate program will focus on developing teachers who will be skilled in leadership, curriculum design, and advanced instructional strategies.

Complete the Graduate Online Application: selecting the MEDT with intended concentration for your desired certification Conferred bachelor’s or master’s degree Official transcripts from all institutions attended Statement of Purpose: Describe your main academic interests, why you wish to study for this degree, and what you would like to accomplish in the future. Explain why you have chosen to attend Dallas Baptist University. Respond in 150 words. Minimum 3.0 GPA in previous coursework. Current professional resume Evidence of sound moral character and compatibility with DBU's mission Score acceptably on the Content PACT exam (see explanation below) or 12 semester credit hours in subject specific area. 15 semester credit hours are needed for science or math grade 7 and above. Admission criteria for MEDT initial certification includes: A bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited college with a minimum of a 3.0 GPA or a 3.0 GPA on the last 60 hours of a conferred degree. You must have a 3.0 in your requested certification content area and a 3.0 overall. Creation of a Texas Education Agency (TEA) account and a TEA ID number Completed EPP screener in university application prior to university admission Successful score on the Pre-Admission Content Test (PACT) for the area of certification you are seeking or 12 semester credit hours in a subject specific area. 15 semester credit hours are needed for science or math for grade 7 and above.