WJU Launches New Online Master's Program for Educators |
| WJU Launches New Online Master's Program for Educators Posted: 02 Mar 2011 09:36 PM PST With a new program from Wheeling Jesuit University, educators can now earn a master's in education leadership degree in as little as 12 months, entirely online, with a flexible start date. The program provides real career advancement for both working educators and for those just entering the teaching profession. "Our new online MEL program will allow Wheeling Jesuit to extend its mission and meet the increasing demand of providing schools locally and around the world with high-quality education leaders," said university President Richard A. Beyer. "Our academic rigor and value-based approach will provide educators with the global knowledge, skills and dispositions needed to meet the challenges of the 21st century." The MEL program offers rolling admissions, making it available at any time to interested students. In fact, several students are already enrolled in the program and have provided positive feedback, especially regarding the hands-on nature of the master's program. "After shadowing the administrator at Elm Grove Elementary School, I'm struck by how versatile a principal needs to be. Learning from his example, I can see that administration is a balancing act. You need to be firm, yet fair. Teachers, students and parents need reassurance, which is one thing I'm learning to do," said Michelle Dietrich, current MEL student and teacher at Elm Grove Elementary. "I enjoy being a mentor to a high-quality teacher and sharing professional dialogue about educational leadership. The teacher is developing as an education leader who promotes the success of all students by advocating, nurturing and sustaining a school culture conducive to student learning," said Rick Dunlevy, principal at Elm Grove Elementary and MEL mentor. MEL students have a choice between two paths - one leading to a graduate degree in school and system leadership with licensure as a school principal, curriculum supervisor and superintendent; the other leading to a graduate degree in instructional leadership for teacher leaders. The license is transferrable to nearly every state. Students enrolling in the program are assigned advisers who will ensure that the program is customized to meet their needs, including work schedules and family responsibilities. Wheeling Jesuit is a national leader in student-faculty interactions. The online aspect of the program makes it available to just about everyone. "We are excited to offer this new, cutting-edge program," said Connie Myer, director of Wheeling Jesuit's Professional Education Department. "Students can potentially complete an undergraduate education degree and leave with a master's degree in just one additional year. The program is based on the most recent research, and the instructors have been trained to teach effectively online." Instructors for the program are educators with decades of real-world experience in public schools. They include Myer, Bonnie Ritz, Wheeling Jesuit residency placement coordinator; and Larry Jones, Wheeling Jesuit adjunct professor and former superintendent of Ohio County schools. Myer, Jones and Ritz all hold doctorate degrees. The MEL program is fully accredited by the West Virginia Board of Education and the Higher Learning Commission. For information, contact Myer at cmyer@wju.edu or Ritz at britz@wju.edu, or call 304-243-2367. Information also can be obtained at the university website, www.wju.edu or by calling 800-624-6992. One of 28 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States, Wheeling Jesuit University is dedicated to helping students find their path in life, which translates into successful, rewarding post-graduate achievements. Since 1998, U.S. News & World Report has ranked Wheeling Jesuit among the top institutions in the "Best Regional Universities" category. The campus is home to the Robert C. Byrd National Technology Transfer Center, the Erma Ora Byrd Center for Educational Technologies, the NASA-sponsored Classroom of the Future, a Challenger Learning Center and the Clifford M. Lewis Appalachian Institute. This entry passed through the Full-Text RSS service — if this is your content and you're reading it on someone else's site, please read our FAQ page at fivefilters.org/content-only/faq.php |
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