Master in Education - Differentiated Instruction Online Degree Information

	Master in Education - Differentiated Instruction
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Degree Title:	Master in Education - Differentiated Instruction
College:	Graceland University
Description:	This Master of Education in Differentiated Instruction is based on the work of Dr. Carol Ann Tomlinson. Dr. Tomlinson, who appears as a video instructor in several of the program’s courses, is a world-renowned expert in differentiated instruction and assessment strategies and techniques. Dr. Tomlinson is author of The Differentiated Classroom: Responding to the Needs of All Learners, How to Differentiate Instruction in Mixed-Ability Classrooms and Fulfilling the Promise of the Differentiated Classroom: Strategies and Tools for Responsive Teaching. Also featured in the program is Dr. William Glasser, author of several books on education including Choice Theory, The Quality School and Every Student Can Succeed. Dr. Glasser’s educational approach fosters instructional approaches like differentiated instruction that meet student’s individual needs and strengths. This is the first Master of Education program to combine the ideas of Drs. Tomlinson and Glasser into a comprehensive course of study to help teachers meet the needs of an increasingly diverse student population within the context of today’s challenging standards-based curriculum.

Accreditation:	Graceland is a member of the North Central Association and is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission. Graceland University's School of Education is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). (?)
Delivery Format:	Entirely Online (?)
Educational Level:	Master (?)
Language:	English
Requirements:	Must have a bachelor's degree in education from an accredited institution or a teaching endorsement; Must have a teaching certificate in the U.S. and be currently employed as a teacher.

Facts & Figures

Institutional Accrediting Agency: (?)
Graceland is a member of the North Central Association and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Address:
1401 W. Truman Road
Independence, MO 64050
US

Institution Type: (?)
Private, not-for-profit, Higher Education

Calendar Type:
Nursing - 3 starts per year, Education - 5 starts per year

Average Cost per Credit:
Costs vary by program. Grad Nursing $485, Grad Education $360.

Delivery Format: (?)
Entirely Online.

Carnegie Classification: (?)
Baccalaureate College—General

Technical Requirements:
Windows 2000/XP, 64 MB RAM, 28.8 kbps modem (56K recommended) Sound Card & Speakers, Internet Explorer 6.0 (recommended) or 5.5 (supported) or Netscape Communicator 7.1 (recommended) or 6.2 (supported), Microsoft office Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Geographic Restrictions:
none.

On-Campus Requirement:
Nursing programs require a two day focus session on Independence, MO campus. Education programs do not have an on-campus requirement.

Loans Offered:
Education - William D. Ford Direct Loans and Perkins Loans