Career Growth through Graduate Education

Education Programs

Pfeiffer’s programs provide the 21st-century tools to become a knowledgeable, self-reflective, culturally aware and effective teacher. Faculty and staff are truly dedicated to the success of all their students.

JaRon M. Lindsey ’15

Office of Graduate Admissions4701 Park Road, Charlotte, NC 28209

p: 704-945-7320 f: 704-945-7330 gradadmissions@pfeiffer.edu pfeiffer.edu

Pfeiffer University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACSCOC)1866 Southern Lane Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 (404) 679-4501.

Misenheimer Campus48380 US Hwy 52

Misenheimer, N.C. 28109(800) 338-2060

Charlotte Campus4701 Park Road

Charlotte, N.C. 28209(704) 521-9116

Raleigh-Durham Campus2880 Slater Road, Ste.100

Morrisville, N.C. 27560(919) 238-2400

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Work locally, think globally. Though your work may be based locally, Pfeiffer’s goal is to help you strengthen your career in a global marketplace. Our graduate programs embrace and reflect an educational model with clear and powerful values and objectives.

• Ideology, research and practical application• Collaboration through group work• Real-world problem solving• Critical thinking and quantitative reasoning• Communication skills• Civic engagement in a changing society

Pfeiffer’s educationprograms are accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)and approved by the NC Department of Public Instruction.

You spend a lot of time inspiring others to maximize their potential. Pfeiffer University’s community of educators is eager to help you practice what you teach when you enroll in an education graduate program designed specifically for working adults.

You’ll be in good company. Pfeiffer graduates are currently teaching throughout North Carolina, across the country and overseas.

Our real-world approach links practical assignments to your current teaching position, so you’ll apply what you learn immediately and get credit. Your courses include service opportunities where you work with community partners to create learning experiences for people and organizations that will benefit from your expertise.

Enrich your own education.

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Two Programs toSuit Your Schedule • Master of Science in Education (MSE)-- offered entirely online for maximum convenience.

• Master of Teaching-Special Ed (MAT-SPED)-- offers courses in the evenings, in hybrid and other formats.

Go Farther, Faster MSE = 34 semester hoursMAT-SPED = Phase I (25 semester hours); Phase II (12 semester hours)

Save Drive Time Our Charlotte campus on Park Road isnear Uptown, SouthPark, I-77 andkey workplaces.

Get Credit For Past Studies Transfer up to 9 graduate semester hours from another accredited institution.

Financial Aid Available Take advantage of affordable tuitionand financial aid. There are also scholarship opportunities for teachers currently employed in the education field in North Carolina

Network and Connect Learn in an environment that includes educatorslike you who are dedicated to enhancing theirstudents’ learning experiences and outcomes.

Inspirationrenewal As a professional dedicated to lifelong learning, you’re always looking for ways to reinvigorate your passion for teaching and deepen your commitment as a servant leader. Let Pfeiffer help you embrace a graduate program that enriches the rest of your life.

Follow asmooth path Committed working adults know the challenges that come with enrolling in graduate school. No institution is more committed than Pfeiffer to smoothing the path to your success.

M.S. in Education (MSE)The Master of Science in Education (MSE) program is designed for teachers with an initial license. In addition to helping you master content to design and deliver instruction more effectively, our program includes a framework to support your desire to grow as a servant leader. Faculty members are highly qualified, actively engaged in education and work regularly in schools and with students. The program’s cohort model allows you to work and learn with the same classmates, networking and building a community you can rely on for years. You’ll choose one of three areas of concentration (elementary, STEM or special education), where you’ll demonstrate your ability to analyze, plan and think critically in each course and a culminating experience.

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Core Courses EDUC 606 Curriculum and Instruction as Tools for TransformationEDUC 660 Research and Assessment EDUC 661 Instructional Leadership for Diverse Settings EDUC 655 School Law and Professional Ethics EDUC 663 Comprehensive Examination EDUC 614 Master’s Project

Concentration in elementary education (advanced licensure program – k-6)

EDUC 603 Technology for the 21st Century Classroom SPED 648 Diagnostic and Corrective Mathematics orSTEM 605 Mathematics as an Interdisciplinary Topic EDUC 616 Contemporary Issues in Elementary Education EDUC 656 Diagnostic and Corrective Reading EDUC 657 Integrating the Curriculum through Science and Social Studies orEDUC 668 Problem-Based Learning in Classrooms and Schools EDUC 659 Clinical Experience and Professional Development Seminar

Concentration in science, technology, engineering, & mathematics (STEM)(non-licensure program)

STEM 601 Using Technology to Enhance STEM Education STEM 603 Science and Engineering in Inquiry Settings STEM 605 Mathematics as an Interdisciplinary Topic STEM 607 Issues and Trends in STEM Education EDUC 668 Problem-Based Learning in Classrooms and Schools EDUC 659 Clinical Experience and Professional Development Seminar

Concentration in special education (advanced licensure program – general curriculum)

SPED 643 Integrating Technology to Support Learners with Special Needs SPED 644 Consultation and Collaboration in Case Management SPED 646 Contemporary Issues and Trends in Special Education SPED 648 Diagnostic and Corrective Mathematics EDUC 656 Diagnostic and Corrective Reading EDUC 659 Clinical Experience and Professional Development Seminar

Core Courses

M.A. in Teaching Special Education (MAT-SPED)The Master of Arts in Teaching - Special Education (MAT-SPED) program is designed to prepare special education teachers to work with students with mild disabilities who receive instruction through the general curriculum. Based on research and behavior support, it enhances your ability to help your students grow academically and functionally. Faculty members are highly qualified in the field and work regularly in schools and with students.

After completing the licensure phase and earning a passing score on the required licensure exams, you are recommended for initial licensure as a general curriculum special education teacher. After successfully completing the advanced phase, you qualify for your master’s degree and the advanced level licensure.

With the program’s cohort model, you’ll work with the same classmates in every course, a key element for community-building and networking. You’ll demonstrate your abilities to analyze, plan, and think critically, and apply ideas and techniques you learn about in class.

Licensure Phase EDUC 611 Mathematics: Curriculum, instruction, and AssessmentEDUC 654 Reading: Curriculum, Instruction, and AssessmentEDUC 662 Theories of Thinking and LearningEDUC 665 Seminar in Ethics and Professional BehaviorEDUC 675 Professional Licensure ReviewSPED 621 Internship Specialty Courses:

SPED 610 High Incidence Exceptionalities: An IntroductionSPED 612 Assessment of Students with Diverse Learning NeedsSPED 614 Differentiating the School CurriculumSPED 618 Collaboration for Student SuccessSPED 622 Workshop in Behavior ManagementSPED 624 Workshop in Language DevelopmentSPED 628 Individualized Education Plan Development

Advanced Phase EDUC 601 Introduction to Educational ResearchEDUC 607 Servant Leadership SeminarEDUC 608 Servant Leadership InternshipEDUC 614 Master’s ProjectEDUC 659 Clinical Experience and Seminar