Announcement

A moratorium is effective for the World Language Education (WLE) program for Arabic, French and Spanish effective Fall semester 2024. We expect to offer the program in 2025; however, this is not guaranteed.

Concentrations

• Bilingual Education (may lead to a teaching endorsement)
• Early Childhood Education
• English as a Second Language (may lead to a teaching endorsement)
• English Education
• Literacy Instructional Coaching PK-8, Online
• Mathematics Education
• Science/STEM Issues in Education
• Special Education
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder K-12
  • Cognitive Impairment K-12
• Visual Art Education

Admission Requirements

Applicants must meet requirements for admission to the Graduate School (a minimum undergraduate degree GPA of 2.75 for regular admission and a GPA of 2.50 for qualified admission). In addition, prior coursework or a teaching endorsement in the field of study is required for admission.

Curriculum

The Master of Education requires a minimum of 30 credits, and at least 24 credits must be taken at Wayne State University. The coursework and plan of work are developed with an advisor to meet the requirements of the concentration being studied. The program is offered under master's plan "B" which includes completion of a terminal seminar, in which an essay or project is completed.

Plans of Work

• Bilingual Bicultural Education Specialization: (K-12)
• Bilingual Bicultural Education Specialization: Elementary or Secondary (Grades K-8 or 6-12)
• Early Childhood
• English Education
• English as a Second Language K-12
• English as a Second Language (Grades K-8 or 6-12)
• Foreign Language
• Literacy Instructional Coaching PK-8
• Mathematics Education - Secondary
• Peace and Conflict Studies
• Science/STEM Issues in Education
• Special Education

Assistantship and scholarships

The Division of Teacher Education does not offer graduate research assistantships or graduate teaching assistantships currently. the College of Education awards scholarships each year to graduate students and the Wayne State University Graduate School offers unique opportunities in your field.

Accreditation

Wayne State University Academic Program Review

CAEP Accreditation

The College of Education educator preparation programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).  For concentrations in: Bilingual/Bicultural Education, Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, English as a Second Language, English Education, Foreign Language Education, Mathematics Education - Secondary, Science Education - Secondary, Social  Studies Education - Secondary, and Special Education (Autism Spectrum Disorder K-12 and Cognitive Impairment K-12).