Special Education - Lee University

Special Education from Lee University is a Campus Master Special Education degree that prepares you for a Education career. This program is designed to provide post-baccalaureate study for persons preparing for careers in professional education and for those teachers and school administrators who want to refine their professional skills. Specifically, the degree will: 1. Provide advanced preparation, theory, integration of faith and learning, and practical application. 2. Encourage candidates to solve professional problems by independent investigation through study and research. 3. Further develop the professional competencies attained in undergraduate programs. For those school personnel who have a need for further professional training but who may not be interested in pursuing a graduate degree, this program of study may provide in-service educational opportunities. Vision The vision of the Graduate Education Program at Lee University is to be an institution of international significance in professional education . That vision is expressed in the following mission statement summarizing and orgarnizing this unit???s efforts toward that end. Mission This unit???s mission is to produce candidates who are??? Lifelong Learners Effective Educators Ethical Practitioners Each of the three statements in the mission is an organizing principle that shapes and iniorms this unit???s activities and is the summation of the following fundamental philosophical assumptions undergirding these lofty ideals. Philosophy Competent, caring, and qualified educational professionals are essential in securing the future of this country and the world. These men and women must be prepared to discern wisely, think creatively, teach effectively, and lead courageously. Toward that end, the Lee University Graduate Education programs are designed to encourage problem finding, problem solving and reflective practice within the framework of biblical truth and commitment of service in the kingdom of God. The program should enhance the candidates??? present teaching and leadership skills, help develop new talents, and improve educational research abilities. Expected outcomes include scholarly contribution to the profession, significantly improved classroom teaching , and modeling of able and compassionate leadership. This philosophical ideal is best achieved if our candidates are Lifelong learners, Effective Educators, and Ethical Practitioners. Graduate Goals All Graduate candidates will demonstrate competencies in an (a): 1. Extend Knowledge and experience in the area of learning and instruction, including conceptual and practical applications of practices that support the process. 2. Understanding and utilization of research methods that improve practices in schools and classrooms. 3. Ability to apply knowledge of multi-media technology to school and classroom practices. 4. Understanding and application of practice of inclusive educational opportunities for learners from diverse backgrounds and disabilites. 5. Enhancement and extension of knowledge of current trends and issues in education . 6. Demonstration of professional contributions, such as leadership in professional organizations, provision of in-service education for peers and mentorship of beginning teachers. 7. Articulation of a Christian worldview of teaching . View more details on Lee University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Special Education courses.