Jones International University Introduces Three K-12 Master of Education Degree Specializations.Business Editors/Education Writers DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 22, 2003 New Programs Are Specifically Designed for K-12 Educators and Administrators Jones International University(R) (JIU(TM)), the first fully online, accredited accredited recognition by an appropriate authority that the performance of a particular institution has satisfied a prestated set of criteria. accredited herds cattle herds which have achieved a low level of reactors to, e.g. university, is now offering three new Master of Education degree programs developed for K-12 educators and administrators: -- Master of Education in Elementary Curriculum, Assessment, and Instruction; -- Master of Education in Secondary Curriculum, Assessment, and Instruction; and -- Master of Education in Educational Leadership and Administration. The Master of Education in Elementary Curriculum, Assessment, and Instruction degree equips elementary teachers with the knowledge of and expertise in curriculum design, instructional strategies, and assessment approaches that enable all students to achieve high standards. The Master of Education in Secondary Curriculum, Assessment, and Instruction degree provides the necessary tools to implement effective, equitable curricula, provide enhanced instruction, evaluate student learning and help all students achieve high standards. The Master of Education in Educational Leadership and Administration degree specialization is suited to individuals preparing for leadership and administrative positions in public and private education at the local, state, and national levels. It also leads to preparation for a principal's license. The curriculum covers national and local issues affecting education and includes development of mastery in strategic planning Strategic planning is an organization's process of defining its strategy, or direction, and making decisions on allocating its resources to pursue this strategy, including its capital and people. , organizational management, and accountability. As with all of its programs, JIU has brought together some of the world's most innovative and experienced professionals to create its M.Ed. programs. Content for the courses in JIU's nine M.Ed. degree specializations was created by educators from such prestigious institutions as Carnegie Mellon University Carnegie Mellon University, at Pittsburgh, Pa.; est. 1967 through the merger of the Carnegie Institute of Technology (founded 1900, opened 1905) and the Mellon Institute of Industrial Research (founded 1913). , American University American University, at Washington, D.C.; United Methodist; founded by Bishop J. F. Hurst, chartered 1893, opened in 1914. It was at first a graduate school; an undergraduate college was opened in 1925. Programs provide for student research at many government institutions. and Claremont Graduate University Claremont Graduate University (formerly The Claremont Graduate School) was founded in 1925 in the city of Claremont, California. It is one of two graduate institutions in the prestigious Claremont Colleges consortium, the other being the Keck Graduate Institute. . "The Master of Education degree has always been considered an important milestone for K-12 teachers," said Dr. Pamela S. Pease, JIU's president. "It not only improves the skills and knowledge teachers have to offer their students, but it represents a key component of career advancement." According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. the U.S. Department of Education, working teachers seeking Master of Education degrees represent the largest single portion of the total master's degree master's degree n. An academic degree conferred by a college or university upon those who complete at least one year of prescribed study beyond the bachelor's degree. Noun 1. student population. Of the 1.6 million master's degree candidates enrolled in the U.S., 28 percent are seeking Master of Education degrees. Individuals seeking additional information on the new JIU M.Ed. programs may call 1.800.811.5663 or visit the JIU Web site at www.jonesinternational.edu. About Jones International University Founded in 1993, Jones International University(R), Ltd. (JIU(TM)) is the pioneer in providing quality online education for busy adults around the globe. It employs the brightest minds from the world's leading universities, including Stanford University Stanford University, at Stanford, Calif.; coeducational; chartered 1885, opened 1891 as Leland Stanford Junior Univ. (still the legal name). The original campus was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted. David Starr Jordan was its first president. , Columbia University Columbia University, mainly in New York City; founded 1754 as King's College by grant of King George II; first college in New York City, fifth oldest in the United States; one of the eight Ivy League institutions. , and Thunderbird thunderbird In North American Indian mythology, a powerful spirit in the form of a bird that watered the earth and made vegetation grow. Lightning was believed to flash from its eyes or beak, and the beating of its wings was thought to represent rolling thunder. , the American Graduate School of International Management to create highly relevant and practical learning experiences that help people advance their careers and enhance their lives. As the first fully online, accredited university, JIU offers 31 graduate and undergraduate degrees and more than 50 certificate programs in the fields of business, education and communications. |
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