The Northwest Christian University School of Education and Counseling Master’s Degree in Education (M.Ed.) program is designed for school professionals, educators or others who want to develop educational competencies for professional growth. We will provide a strong foundation in ethical thinking needed by licensed teachers in serving diverse children, families and educational communities.
Faculty in the program are experienced classroom teachers who support the philosophy that students construct their learning as they grow and develop. With this philosophy in mind, candidates will be able to apply additional skills to enhance the teaching and learning process in their own classrooms.
At Northwest Christian University, we believe teachers are trained for ethical leadership, to think critically and creatively, to address the needs of diverse learners, and to promote the values of honesty, integrity and responsible citizenship in that which our global society eagerly yearns.
Graduates of the program will:
- Commit to continuing professional growth to remain effective and to pursue additional investigation.
- Demonstrate ethical and professional responsibilities for teachers and the influence of the teacher as an ethical leader in the community.
- Self evaluate and recognize the need for dispositional change as an element of effectiveness.
- Utilize research skills to continue the acquisition of professional knowledge and meet the needs to the professional learning community.
- Reflect upon professionalism and impact made within the learning environment.
- Actively demonstrate leadership behaviors in becoming a change initiator representative of community groups.
- Differentiate and develop instructional skills for diverse student populations.
- Utilize 21st Century skills within the learning environment in becoming leaders demonstrating best-practice implementation of instructional technology.
- Represent teaching in a culturally responsive environment to student, parents and colleagues.
Core Values:
- Active Collaboration
- Teaching Effectiveness
- Professionalism
- Purpose-driven
- High Standards of Practice
- Ethical thinking
