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The M.Ed. in Elementary Education – The Advanced Teacher program is designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of currently certified educators in grades pre-K through 5, and focuses on leadership development, advocacy for all learners, best practices in pedagogy, and applied research skills. Upon completion of the program, educators with a Level 4 certification in Elementary Education will be eligible to upgrade their teaching certificate to a master’s level (Level 5) by the Georgia Professional Standards Committee. This program is fully online. (This program requires previous teacher certification.)

The Master of Education in Higher Education Leadership prepares candidates to assume entry or mid-level leadership responsibilities in a variety of professional areas including: admissions and enrollment management, student affairs, advising, diversity, alumni relations and development, finance, human resources, facilities, and athletics. The program’s purpose is to develop transformational leaders who possess a strong understanding – grounded in leadership theory. This program is offered 100% online or through a blended combination of on-campus and online instruction at Mercer’s Macon campus.

The M.Ed. in Middle Grades Education – The Advanced Teacher program is designed to meet the needs of teachers in grades 4-8. Completion of the planned program (including the prerequisite Level 4 certificate in MGE) leads to eligibility for master’s level certification by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission. The program offers a wide scope of advanced course content intended to expand the knowledge and skills of certified teachers and focuses on leadership development, advocacy for all learners, best practices in pedagogy, and applied research skills. (This program requires previous teacher certification.)

The M.Ed. in P–12 Education – The Advanced Teacher program is designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of certified teachers in grades P-12. The program offers a wide scope of advanced course content intended to expand levels of knowledge, skills, and dispositions in P–12 level teachers. Completion of the planned program (including the prerequisite Level 4 certificate) leads to eligibility for master’s level (Level 5) certification by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission. (This program requires previous teacher certification.)

The M.Ed. in Secondary Education – The Advanced Teacher program is designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of certified teachers in grades 6-12. The program offers a wide scope of advanced course content intended to expand levels of knowledge, skills, and dispositions in secondary level teachers. Completion of the planned program (including the prerequisite Level 4 certificate) and a passing score on the GACE Content Assessment for Reading leads to eligibility for master’s level (Level 5) certification in Reading by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission. (This program requires previous teacher certification.)