Master of Science Education – Educational Studies (Independent Schools)
Admission to the Master of Science Education – Educational Studies (Independent Schools) Option has been suspended effective February 1, 2021. Applicants interested in earning a master’s degree in this specialization should consider the MS Education – Educational Studies (Individualized Interdisciplinary) Option. For additional information, please contact [email protected] or Eric Rice, Faculty Lead.
AT A GLANCE | DESCRIPTION | FACULTY | PROGRAM PLAN | WHAT TO EXPECT | FAQ
This program is designed for individuals currently teaching or planning to teach in independent schools. The 33-credit graduation program option provides candidates with the foundational pedagogy and knowledge needed to become successful teachers/leaders in independent schools. Candidates learn the practical application of theory led by faculty with expertise and day-to-day experience in independent schools.
Contact Us
Faculty Lead
Eric Rice, PhD
[email protected]
Sr. Academic Program Coordinator
Liesl McNeal
410-516-9759
[email protected]
Master of Science Education – Educational Studies (Independent Schools)
At A Glance*
Format
PART-TIME
Location
BALTIMORE
Credits
33
Start Term
SUMMER
FALL
SPRING
Completion Time
1–5 YEARS
Application Deadline
ROLLING
*The School of Education plans to continue its academic offerings in a remote, online format through spring 2021.
Application requirements and deadlines
| Master of Science in Education: Educational Studies—Interdisciplinary Studies | ||
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| Enrollment: | Part-Time or Full-Time *International applicants interested in this program and seeking F-1 visa to study in a residential program are strongly encouraged to schedule a preadmission advising appointment prior to starting an application. | |
| Start Terms: | Fall, Spring, Summer | |
| Application Deadline: | Rolling | |
| Application Requirements: | Online application form | |
| $80.00 application fee |
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| Resume/CV - Uploaded in the Online Application Form | ||
| Essay: | ||
| A 500-word essay discussing the reasons you wish to pursue a degree at Johns Hopkins University, focusing on your long-term goals and how your academic program will complement those goals. Discuss the strengths and weaknesses in your academic background, as well as any additional comments that will assist in evaluating your application materials. Essays should be submitted in a typed format on a separate sheet of paper. | ||
| Two Letters of Recommendation | ||
| Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended | ||
| A pre-admission interview is required. | ||
Tuition and fees
Tuition and fees are subject to change for ensuing academic years, and will be updated on the School of Education website accordingly.
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Admissions Information
Johns Hopkins has a long history as one of the top education schools, and I wanted to be part of that legacy. The opportunities to collaborate with fellow students, educators, and faculty—and receive some of the best instruction in the world—are unique and beneficial.
Dylan Charrin
Current student
Master of Science Education – Educational Studies (Independent Schools)
Program Description
Candidates in the Independent Schools Option master’s program learn the practical application of theory taught by exceptional faculty with deep experience teaching or supervising at independent schools. The program provides candidates with the foundational pedagogy and knowledge needed to become successful teachers in independent schools.
Coursework includes 9 core credits: Introduction to the Independent School; Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment in Independent School Settings; and Seminar in Teacher Leadership. That core is followed by 9 additional credits in technology, special needs, and development, as well as 15 credits of electives. In the final year, candidates present plans for implementing change in their schools. Participants examine current issues in educational leadership, as well.
The program is for educators with a range of experiences who are currently teaching or planning to teach in independent schools. It draws on the principles and standards of Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium Standards, the Association of Independent Maryland and DC Schools, the Council for Exceptional Children, and the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE).
Master of Science Education – Educational Studies (Independent Schools)
CORE FACULTY
ERIC RICE
Master of Science Education – Educational Studies (Independent Schools)
PROGRAM PLAN
Designed for educators with a range of experiences, this program draws on the InTASC standards (which now embrace all levels of teaching experience) and is also informed by the principles and standards of the Association of Independent Maryland and DC Schools (AIMS), the Council on Exceptional Children (CEC), and the International Society for Technology Education (ISTE).
Coursework
Core Courses (9 credits hours)
851.633 Introduction to the Independent School
851.634 Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment in Independent School Settings
855.610 Seminar in Teacher Leadership (must be taken in one of final two semesters)
Required Courses (9 credits hours)
Group 1: Technology. Candidates choose one of the following 3-credit hours courses: 8
893.508 Technology and the Science of Learning
893.645 Designing and Delivering Online and Blended Learning Environments
Group 2: Special Needs. Candidates choose one of the following 3-credit hours courses:
871.502 Educational Alternatives for Students with Special Needs
885.501 The Gifted Learner
Group 3: Development. Candidates choose one of the following 3-credit hours courses:
851.635 Educating the Whole Child: Teaching to the Developmental Needs of the Child
Elective Courses (15 credits hours)
Candidates, subject to the approval of their academic adviser, will take 15 credits of elective courses from the School of Education online course schedule.
Course Information
Course descriptions, locations, and availability
Master of Science Education – Educational Studies (Independent Schools)
WHAT TO EXPECT
Program Goals
- To provide coursework in pedagogy that meets the unique needs of independent schools.
- To provide each candidate with the instructional and classroom/behavioral management skills needed to teach successfully at all levels of independent schools.
- To integrate practical experience in actual classrooms with concepts taught in the university classroom.
- To base all coursework on the InTASC, ISTE, CEC, and AIMS standards and principles.
- To use portfolio assessment to demonstrate the candidate’s understanding of and adherence to the principles employed throughout the program.
Master of Science Education – Educational Studies (Independent Schools)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Does this program lead to initial teaching certification?
Our 33-credit graduate program option leads to a master’s degree, but not certification.
What standards is the program aligned to?
Since the program is designed for educators with a range of experiences, it draws on the InTASC Standards (which now embrace all levels of teaching experience), and will also be informed by the principles and standards of the Association of Independent Maryland and DC Schools (AIMS), the Council on Exceptional Children (CEC), and those of the International Society for Technology and Education (ISTE).
AT A GLANCE | DESCRIPTION | FACULTY | PROGRAM PLAN | WHAT TO EXPECT | FAQ