Program Overview
The Education - Learning and Behavior at Eastern Kentucky University is a MA programme in Education over 48 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of education. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Education - Learning and Behavior programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 48 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 855 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 525 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Richmond, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Education - Learning and Behavior programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Leadership Skills for Teachers
- Leading Achievement Change
- Research for Teacher Leaders
- Curriculum for Teacher Leaders
- Teacher Leader Capstone
- Advanced Special Education Assessment
- Educational Management of Learning and Behavior Disordered Students
- Roles of Special Educators
- Special Education Statutes, Regulations, and Case Law
- Leadership Skills for Teachers
- Leading Achievement Change
- Research for Teacher Leaders
- Curriculum for Teacher Leaders
- Teacher Leader Capstone
- Language Disorders of Students with Disabilities
- Nature and Needs of Exceptional Students
- Education Assessment
- Behavior Disorders
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Graduate Methods and Materials
- Practicum in Special Education
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Prospective graduate students must meet the admissions requirements of the Graduate School.
Candidates without prior graduate coursework must either have earned an overall undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher (or a GPA of 3.25 or higher in their last 60 hours) or they must submit either GRE or MAT scores.
Additional admission requirement to the Advanced Study option is provisional teaching certification in LBD. Additional admission requirement to the Additional Certification option is KY provisional teaching certification in P-5, 5-9, or Secondary for classroom teachers.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 855 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 525 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 855 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 525 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Eastern Kentucky University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Eastern Kentucky University
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, United States
Eastern Kentucky University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-12-17
- Start Date 2018-01-17
- Language English
- Duration 48 months
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