This area of our M.A.Ed. Program prepares individuals to become professional educators, researchers, and leaders in non-formal environments and non-profit organizations. Coursework includes fundraising and development, non-profit management, non-formal education models, and prepares individuals to improve community relationships and involvement in non-formal and/or non-profit organizations.

Required courses in Education Common Core (12 hours):

1. EDUC 502 Professional Writing (online every semester)
2. EDUC 507 Research Methods (online every semester)
3. EDUC 512 Assessment and Data Literacy (online every semester)
4. EDUC 581 Capstone (16-week course during Fall or Spring only)

Required courses for this area of emphasis (18 hours):

• EDUC 506 Motivation & Creativity (Fall I, online)
• EDUC 517 Non-Formal Education Models (Spring I, online)
• EDUC 528 Non-Profit Management (Fall II)
• EDUC 558 Advanced Fundraising & Grant Writing (Summer II)
• EDUC 559 Advocacy, Communication and Public Policy (Spring II)
• EDUC 572 Internship (by arrangement)

Total academic hours required for degree: 30

Advisor:

Dr. Mriam Roth-Douglas
Associate Professor/Community Education Director
Main Hall 308A
304-336-8486
[email protected]

Admissions

• Official transcripts of any bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university, with a 2.5 GPA.
• Start the Program in January, March, May, June, August, or October