School of Education
Joyce Piveral, EdD, Interim Dean
Mission
The mission of the School of Education at Lindenwood University is to prepare educators, counselors, social workers, and leaders who meet the standards set forth by the national accrediting organizations, state licensing agencies, and/or other learned societies.
Our program completers are
- Educated in the theory and research-based practices of their content field from a global perspective.
- Able to demonstrate best practices in pedagogy and adult learning/andragogy.
- Caring professionals who are disciplined and others-centered. They are skilled in communication and collaboration with diverse learners, colleagues, community, and other stakeholders.
- Lifelong learners who pursue ongoing professional development in order to respond to the changing needs of their educational context.
The School of Education is divided into three departments:
- Counseling Department
- Educational Leadership Department
- Teacher Education Department
The following graduate degree programs are offered through each department:
Counseling Department
• Master of Arts in Counseling-Professional Counseling (Missouri)
• Master of Arts in Counseling-Professional Counseling (Illinois)
• Master of Arts in Counseling-School Counseling (Missouri)
• Master of Arts in Counseling-School Counseling (Illinois)**
• School Psychological Examiner Certification (add-on certification) (Missouri)
Educational Leadership Department
Master of Arts (MA)
• Master of Arts in School Administration (initial certification-school principal)
• Master of Arts in School Administration with special education administration certification add-on
Educational Specialist (EdS)
• Educational Specialist in Educational Administration (advanced certification-superintendent)
• Educational Specialist in School Administration (initial certification-school principal)
• Educational Specialist in Instructional Leadership with an emphasis in behavior analysis
• Educational Specialist in Instructional Leadership with an emphasis in literacy education specialist (K-12)
• Educational Specialist in Instructional Leadership with an emphasis in mathematics education, elementary (K-6)
• Educational Specialist in Instructional Leadership with an emphasis in PK-12 education
Doctor of Education (EdD)
• Doctor of Education in Educational Administration (advanced certification-superintendent)
• Doctor of Education in Instructional Leadership with an emphasis in andragogy
• Doctor of Education in Instructional Leadership with an emphasis in higher education administration
• Doctor of Education in Instructional Leadership with an emphasis in curriculum and instruction
Teacher Education Department
Master of Arts (MA)
• Master of Arts in Behavior Analysis
• Master of Arts in Early Interventions in Autism and Sensory Impairments
• Master of Arts in Educational Technology
• Master of Arts in English for Speakers of Other Languages K-12 (ESOL)
• Master of Arts in Gifted Education K-12
• Master of Arts in Special Reading K-12
Master of Arts in Education Model I, Add-on Advanced Certification
• Master of Arts in Education with an emphasis in English for speakers of other languages (ESOL)
• Master of Arts in Education with an emphasis in gifted education K-12
• Master of Arts in Education with an emphasis in library media
• Master of Arts in Education with an emphasis in mathematics education specialist: elementary
• Master of Arts in Education with an emphasis in special education K-12
• Master of Arts in Education with an emphasis in special reading K-12
Master of Arts in Education Model II, Non-certification
• Master of Arts in Education with an emphasis in autism spectrum disorders K-12
• Master of Arts in Education with an emphasis in character education
• Master of Arts in Education with an emphasis in early intervention in autism and sensory impairments
• Master of Arts in Education with an emphasis in higher education
• Master of Arts in Education with an emphasis in specific content specialty
Master of Arts in Teaching Model III, Leading to Initial Certification
• Master of Arts in Teaching-Early Childhood
• Master of Arts in Teaching-Early Childhood Special Education
• Master of Arts in Teaching-Elementary School
• Master of Arts in Teaching-K-12 (with content area)
• Master of Arts in Teaching-Middle School
• Master of Arts in Teaching-Secondary School