Dec 22, 2024  
2024-25 Graduate Catalog 
    
2024-25 Graduate Catalog

Master of Education


Includes the following certificates and licenses:

  • English as a Second Language License (#1395)
  • Instructional Coaching and Teacher Leadership Certificate
  • K-8 Mathematics Certificate
  • Reading Teacher Licsense (#1316)
  • Reading Specialist License (#5017)


 

Option 1: Master of Education - Organizational Development and Learning (ODL) Emphasis


The M.Ed emphasis of Organizational Development and Learning is committed to preparing students with the knowledge and skills to be responsive to and create positive change within organizations. Our mission is to produce graduates who are equipped to lead and manage organizational change, foster a culture of continuous and lifelong development and learning, and facilitate collaboration within diverse organizational contexts. 

Organizational Development and Learning Goals

  1. Acquire and apply various strategies to empower learning organizations to adapt and flourish through change.
  2. Design, implement, and facilitate various types of learning opportunities to optimize employee professional practice within the context of learning organizations.
  3. Identify methods for leveraging the strengths of diverse teams and promote a culture of continuous development and growth
  4. Demonstrate collaborative problem-solving and evidence-based decision-making.
  5. Demonstrate the ability to lead and manage change initiatives and apply leadership theory and practice to effectively navigate complex organizational challenges.
  6. Exhibit ethical leadership and social responsibility through leadership roles.

Option 2: Master of Education - Literacy Emphasis


Students complete the following two content strands:

Reading Teacher License (#1316)


Students pursuing the Reading Teacher #1316 license must have an initial Wisconsin teaching license and two years of full-time teaching experience. Students seeking the #1316 license must earn a grade of B or higher in each reading course and must have an overall minimum reading course grade point average of 3.00. A portfolio demonstrating proficiency in InTASC Model Core Teaching Standards and International Literacy Association standards is required prior to licensure. Candidates not already holding a professional educator license may be required to successfully complete the Foundations of Reading Test with a score of 240 or above.

Reading Specialist License (#5017)


Candidates seeking endorsement for the Wisconsin Reading Specialist (#5017) license must hold a Reading Teacher (#1316) license. Candidates not already holding a professional educator license may be required to successfully complete (or provide evidence of completion) the Foundations of Reading Test with a score of 240 or above. Candidates must hold a master’s degree or be enrolled as a degree seeking student for this licensure program.

Option 3: Master of Education - Teaching and Learning Emphasis


Students complete any combination of two of the following programs except those listed in the Literacy Emphasis:

English as a Second Language License (#1395)


Students pursuing the English as a Second Language #1395 license must hold an initial Wisconsin teaching license.  The 15-credit program is delivered in a hybrid, cohort model. Candidates will meet face-to-face 12 hours per month and engage in online learning experiences and participate in practicum experiences throughout the program.

Instructional Coaching and Teacher Leader Certificate


K-8 Mathematics Certificate


K-8 Mathematics Certificate candidates at Carroll University develop an in-depth understanding of mathematics content, processes, and pedagogy appropriate for grades K-8. They engage in professional learning communities and develop leadership skills to support and facilitate effective mathematics instruction and professional growth in their schools and districts.

Reading Teacher License (#1316)


Students pursuing the Reading Teacher #1316 license must have an initial Wisconsin teaching license and two years of full-time teaching experience. Students seeking the #1316 license must earn a grade of B or higher in each reading course and must have an overall minimum reading course grade point average of 3.00. A portfolio demonstrating proficiency in InTASC Model Core Teaching Standards and International Literacy Association standards is required prior to licensure. Candidates not already holding a professional educator license may be required to successfully complete the Foundations of Reading Test with a score of 240 or above.

Dyslexia Interventionist Certificate


Students pursuing the Reading Teacher #1316 license with the Dyslexia Interventionist certificate must have an initial Wisconsin teaching license and two years of full-time teaching experience. For the Dyslexia Interventionist certificate, students must complete all coursework for the Reading Teacher license plus additional practicum hours and coursework. Completion of all coursework allows students to apply for both a Reading Teacher license (#1316) as well as national certification through the Center for Effective Reading Instruction (CERI).

Students seeking the #1316 license plus Dyslexia Interventionist certificate must earn a grade of B or higher in each reading course and must have an overall minimum reading course grade point average of 3.00. A portfolio demonstrating proficiency in the Wisconsin Teaching Standards and International Dyslexia Association standards is required prior to licensure. Candidates not already holding a professional educator license may be required to successfully complete the Foundations of Reading Test with a score of 240 or above.

Reading Specialist License (#5017)


Candidates seeking endorsement for the Wisconsin Reading Specialist (#5017) license must hold a Reading Teacher (#1316) license. Candidates not already holding a professional educator license may be required to successfully complete (or provide evidence of completion) the Foundations of Reading Test with a score of 240 or above. Candidates must hold a master’s degree or be enrolled as a degree seeking student for this licensure program.