Master of Education in Teaching and Learning
Teaching in Learning - ME6325
Department of Teacher Education
McCracken Hall
Ohio University
Athens, OH 45701
740.593.4400
education.graduate@ohio.edu
Delivery Mode: Athens Campus
Terms of Entry: Fall, Spring, Summer
Program Overview
The Master’s in Teaching and Learning is designed for individuals who would like to complete a one-year (30 semester hour) master’s degree in teaching and learning without licensure (whether domestic or international). This master’s program is designed for individuals who will not be teaching in P-12 schools and not seeking licensure. The M.Ed. in Teaching and Learning is a one-year program that can be completed in three academic terms.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Students will increase their understanding of key principles of teaching and learning.
- Students will apply the principles of teaching and learning to learners of all ages through case studies and/or appropriate field-based experiences.
- Students will apply relevant action research practices in a real-world setting (i.e. develop a research question and collect data to determine the effectiveness of a project designed to address the research question).
Opportunities for Graduates
This program prepares students to work in education-related settings.
Further Information
Link to Program: https://www.ohio.edu/education/teacher-ed/teach-learn
Admission Requirements
Domestic Student Admission Requirements
Candidates seeking admission to the master’s program in Teaching and Learning must have earned a Bachelor’s degree have an undergraduate point average of at least 3.00 (4.00 point scale) minimum, a score of at least 290 Verbal and Quantitative combined) on the Graduate Record Exam (GRE), three letters of recommendation, an academic writing sample, and an Autobiography/Personal Statement of Professional Goals.
International Student Admission Requirements
Note: These criteria are for students whose first language is not English.
- To demonstrate English language proficiency, international applicants or applicants whose first language is not English must submit one of two tests completed within the previous 2 years: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). This is required even if the applicant has previously attended a U.S. institution or has (or will have) a master’s degree from an accredited U.S. institution. The Department of Teacher Education will NOT waive the English proficiency requirements outlined below under any circumstances:
- Unconditional Admission WITH Eligibility for Funding
- TOEFL iBT – 80 Composite, all Section Scores = 17
- IELTS – 6.5 Composite, all Bands 6.5
- Unconditional Admission WITHOUT Funding Eligibility
- iBT – 70 Composite, Writing 17, all other Section Scores of 15
- IELTS – 6.0 Composite, all Bands
- Certified Transcripts - From all institutions of higher learning showing the award of a bachelor’s degree and from any academic work after the conferral of the bachilor’s degree.
- Score of at least 290 (verbal and quantitative) on the Graduate Record Exam (GRE).
- Three letters of recommendation – Two of the recommendations should be from college professors and one from an employer or professional colleague. The recommendations should be submitted in English; or, if the recommendations are in the native language, the original should be accompanied by a certified translation.
- Autobiography – This is not to exceed two typewritten pages. The autobiography should be submitted in English; or, if the autobiography is written in the native language, the original should be accompanied by a certified translation. This autobiography, as a minimum, should include the following information: educational experiences; professional work experiences; career goals; future expectations; major influencing factors in your life; professional organizations; why you are selecting Ohio University and the particular program you are applying to. You may include other information that you feel is relevant.
- Academic writing sample (examples may include published paper, paper submitted for a course, or master’s project thesis).
- Proof of Financial Responsibility –This form must be received by the Graduate College, RTEC 220, before the I-20 can be issued. The form is available on the Forms page of the Graduate College website.
This program allows full-time residency in Athens, and an I-20 may be issued based on admission to this program.
Graduation Requirements
Complete a minimum of 30 credit hours as follows: