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/Bicultural Education (Traditional Face-to-Face and online formats)
• Early Childhood Education
• English as a Second Language (Traditional Face-to-Face and online formats)
• English Education
• Foreign Language Education
• Literacy Instructional Coaching PK-8 (online)
• Mathematics Education - Secondary
• Peace and Conflict Studies
• Science/STEM Issues in Education
• Special Education (Autism Spectrum Disorder K-12 and Cognitive Impairment K-12)

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

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).