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Master's Degree in Education

Advanced level education has become an important factor for teaching professionals seeking to advance in their positions and to increase their level of compensation. Jamestown College is striving to meet this need by offering a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction.

This accredited program is designed with the needs of working professionals in mind. The campus classes run eight weeks, meeting once a week in the evening.
Through our program, you will

  • Receive individual attention and advising.
  • Form supportive, personal relationships with other students as you progress through courses together.
  • Meet face-to-face in a classroom setting with a qualified, engaging teacher.

The program consists of 36 credits of core education courses, curriculum and instruction courses, special topics, and a thesis or project. Learn more...

About Jamestown College

Jamestown College has a tradition of excellence dating back to 1883 and is North Dakota’s highest ranked college or university in its category as rated by U.S. News & World Report.  It has also been named one of America’s 100 Best College Buys by Institutional Research & Evaluation, Inc. The beautiful campus is easily accessible and features a mix of modern and historic buildings.
 
Jamestown College is a private, liberal arts four-year college granting bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, and bachelor of science in nursing degrees as well as a master’s degree in education. With the Jamestown College Journey to Success, emphasis is placed not only on preparing students academically in their chosen areas of study, but also on preparing students through an experience that is student-centered and integrates the liberal arts with sound professional programs.
 

The Admissions Information below will guide you through our admissions process. The Courses and Requirements outline below provides the specific coursework for the program.

Various college policies located in the Jamestown College Catalog may also apply to graduate students. We therefore encourage graduate students to be familiar with policies in that publication.

As course offerings can change from semester to semester, working with the Registrar’s office will ensure that your courses are kept on schedule.

If you have been thinking about continuing your education, the Jamestown College Master’s Degree in Education is designed for educators who have a desire to advance in their profession. Through this master’s program, you will improve your knowledge and skills in a cohort model. You will be part of a group who will progress through the program together, sharing ideas and providing support and encouragement to one another. Rather than interacting only with a computer screen, you will be in the classroom on our campus working face-to-face with one of our highly qualified professors. The courses have been planned with your schedule in mind. Each course meets only one evening per week for eight weeks. The program consists of 36 credits with a final project or thesis.

MA in Education Admission Requirements

  • All candidates must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution

  • Teaching experience preferred

The MA in Education Student Admission Process

To be considered for admission to the MA in Education program, the following documents are required :
  1. Completed MA in Education application – you may complete and submit an online application, print the application and mail it in, or request a paper application. Applications should be mailed to:
Office of Admissions
6081 College Lane
Jamestown, ND 58405
 
  1. Submit your undergraduate transcript(s) to the above address or fax to 701-253-4318.
  2. Submit a personal essay explaining why you wish to be accepted into this graduate program.
  3. Submit two letters of recommendation.

You will be notified by mail of your acceptance into our MA in Education program.

Caroline Hagen, PhD
Professor and Department Chair
(PhD, University of North Dakota)
Elementary, Early Childhood Education content and methods courses, and graduate courses
Dina Laskowski, M Ed
Associate Professor
(M Ed, University of Illinois at Chicago)
Elementary Curriculum, Language Arts, Reading, Social Studies, and Children’s Literature; Secondary Reading in the Content Areas; Elementary and Secondary Pre-service Practicum students’ placements and student teaching supervision
Teree Rittenbach, PhD, GNP, BC
Professor
(BA, Jamestown College; MS, University of Portland; PhD, University of Minnesota)
ANCC Certified Geriatric Nurse Practitioner
Nutrition, Child/Adult Health II, Child/Adult Health III, and Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Mort Sarabakhsh, PhD, CHA
Professor of Business Management
(MS, University of Dallas; PhD, Alliant International University)
Marketing, Global Marketing, Marketing Research, Strategic Marketing, and Hospitality/Tourism Management
Tom Geffre, DME
Lecturer
(DME, University of Northern Colorado)
Understanding Diverse Learning
Marcia Gums, MS
Lecturer
(MS in Special Education, University of North Dakota; Specialist Degree in Educational Leadership, University of North Dakota)
Introduction to Research and Evaluation

We welcome you to contact us to learn more about the Master's Degree in Education at Jamestown College.

Jamestown College
Teacher Education Department
6081 College Lane
Jamestown, ND 58405

 
Department Chair: Caroline Hagen
(701) 252-3467 ext. 2434
E-mail: hagen@jc.edu

Registrar: Mike Woodley
(701) 252-3467 ext. 5554
 
Academic Dean: Gary Watts
(701) 252-3467 ext. 5614
E-mail: watts@jc.edu
 
 

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