MEd Authentic Learning and Leadership
The authentic learning and leadership helps students gain a deep understanding of authentic learning strategies that are proven to inspire and motivate students. By incorporating hands-on, inquiry-based approaches into your teaching practice, you will empower your students to master the essential skills needed to succeed in a complex 21st-century world.
Whether you are a classroom teacher, curriculum or policy developer, or an educator in a museum or park setting, this program will help you become an educational leader who unleashes the full potential of your students’ minds and imaginations. This is a non-licensure degree.
Required minimum credit hours: 30
Required Core Courses: 18 hours
Concentration Courses: 12 hours
Choose and complete at least 12 hrs from the following courses and/or Other Electives listed below.
Other Electives: These allow for educators to take a few courses related to specific curricular interests.
Total Credits: 30
Certificate in Authentic Learning
The certificate is not related to any state requirement: Several states have Environmental Education (EE) Certifications, and it is possible that some of these courses might count for certification via approval from the accrediting organization. The benefits of a certificate in Authentic Learning for educators would be to increase their understanding of K-12 real world teaching (such as project-based and place-based), including in outdoor settings. The certificate is also helpful for those non-formal educators who have no formal training in education. The certificate could be used to promote proficiency in authentic learning strategies for job applications.
Required: 12 credit hours
- Three required courses, plus,
- One Other Elective (from the Other Elective choices below)