McDaniel College
Graduate and Professional Studies
Gerontology
2 College Hill
Westminster, MD 21157 US
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lhoffman@mcdaniel.edu
Phone: 1-410-857-2500
Fax: 1-410-857-2515
Description:
The post-baccalaureate Certificate in Gerontology provides fundamental
knowledge for those to whom gerontology has not been the primary field of
study. Theory and practical application are combined to provide an
understanding of the aging process, issues related to older adults and the
impact of aging on a variety of disciplines. Those working in businesses or
fields which are experiencing an aging demographic may find this certificate
to be especially beneficial.
Accreditation Description:
McDaniel College is accredited by Commission on Higher Education of the
Middle States Association.
Degree(s):
Graduate Certificate in Gerontology
McDaniel College
Department of Graduate and Professional Studies
Counselor Education
2 College Hill
Westminister, MD 21157-4390 US
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gradadms@mcdaniel.edu
Phone: 1-410-857-2500
Fax: 1-410-857-2515
Description:
McDaniel College's Master of Science program in Counselor education provides
future mental health workers with a solid foundation in the general
competencies of the profession and the opportunity to explore the broad
potentials in the field of counseling services. Immerse yourself in a
collaborative learning experience, working alongside dedicated community,
agency, and college professionals in preparation for school guidance or
community counseling. Your fellow students include teachers transitioning to
positions as elementary and secondary school counselors, experienced
counselors seeking advancement or specific state licensure, or individuals
hoping to make a career change to counselor. Program Features * Offers a
community counseling track or a school guidance track. * Meets professional
standards and competencies leading to certification in School Counseling in
either Maryland or Pennsylvania. * Establishes eligibility for the National
Counselor Examination with additional credit work - qualifying graduates to
work toward full credentialing as licensed professional counselors. *
Features coursework approved by the National Association of State Directors
of Teacher Education and Certification. * Blends research, theory, and
practice to encourage the development of reflective practitioners who are
both generalists and specialists. * Encourages a variety of experiential
learning opportunities and avenues for personal growth.
Degree(s):
M.S.-Counselor Education
McDaniel College
Department of Graduate and Professional Studies
Curriculum and Instuction
2 College Hill
Westminister, MD 21157-4390 US
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lhoffman@mcdaniel.edu
Phone: 1-410-857-2500
Fax: 1-410-857-2515
Description:
The McDaniel College Curriculum and Instruction program engages teachers and
staff developers in designing, implementing, and evaluating curricula.
Current theories, research, and technology are applied to the improvement of
the learning process at all levels from Pre-K through college. A critical
program objective is to assist teachers in making practical applications of
recent educational research in their actual classroom practice. Candidates
may select focus areas in *Leadership in Curriculum and Instruction,
Adaptations for Special Needs, *Computer Applications in the Instructional
Process, *Teaching Strategies for Students with Limited English Proficiency,
or in the content areas. *Some courses could count for Maryland course count
certification in these areas. Program Features * Couples a solid foundation
in the key issues of curricular development with flexible requirements that
enable students to pursue individual interests. * May be completed at
several off-campus locations, including locations in Prince George's County,
and Southern Maryland. Note that special cohort groups are frequently formed
in cooperation with counties such as Anne Arundel, Cecil, Harford, Howard
and Montgomery Counties. Contact Leslie Simpson for information on current
cohort opportunities. * Offers courses at times convenient for working
adults.
Degree(s):
M.S.-Curriculum and Instuction
McDaniel College
Department of Graduate and Professional Studies
Deaf Education
2 College Hill
Westminister, MD 21157-4390 US
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gradadms@mcdaniel.edu
Phone: 1-410-857-2500
Fax: 1-410-857-2515
Description:
Since its inception in 1967 as a joint effort between McDaniel College and
the Maryland School for the Deaf, McDaniel College's Master of Science
program in Deaf Education has built on its mission to prepare outstanding
teachers of deaf students. Philosophically, the program views deaf students
from a bilingual perspective. For graduates, that translates into a genuine
acceptance of and respect for the language and culture of deaf people, as
well as a driving commitment to provide students with experiences that
encourage literacy development and academic achievement. Come connect with
an energetic community of individuals pursuing teaching credentials for deaf
students at elementary or secondary levels, or become a specialist to guide
deaf students whose first language is ASL or to aide deaf and hearing
students learning ASL as a second language. Program Features: * Provides a
bilingual experience in a sizable and diverse community that remains small
enough to allow close learning relationships. * Requires and reinforces ASL
fluency: All classes are taught in ASL. * Balances full-time faculty with
adjunct instructors who draw course content from best practices in the
field. * Offers Elementary/Secondary certification for teachers of deaf
students, as well as ASL Specialist and Literacy Specialist programs. *
Offers convenient schedules to fit your career path: full-time, part-time,
or summers-only options. * Expands career and learning opportunities through
internships in premier bilingual programs across the United States and
Canada.
Degree(s):
M.S.-Deaf Education
McDaniel College
Department of Graduate and Professional Studies
Educational Administration
2 College Hill
Westminister, MD 21157-4390 US
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gradadms@mcdaniel.edu
Phone: 1-410-857-2500
Fax: 1-410-857-2515
Description:
McDaniel College's Master of Science program in Educational Administration
instills the theories and practices of the discipline while providing
multiple paths for certification and career change. In this program, you'll
keep company with students preparing for positions in public schools,
private schools, or schools for special populations, as well as with those
progressing toward jobs in higher education administration. Clearly aligned
with state licensing recommendations and recommended highly by educators in
the field, the McDaniel College program offers not just an M.S. degree, but
a chance for the knowledge and preparation that are the hallmarks of an
outstanding administrator. Program Features * Offers tracks leading to
certification in Maryland as Administrator I (asst. principal or supervisor)
or Administrator II (principal), as well as to certification options in
Pennsylvania. * Developmental standards-based portfolio process clearly
aligned with Educational Leadership Constituent Council (ELCC) standards and
the School Leaders' Licensure Assessment (SLLA) required by the Maryland
State Department of Education (MSDE) as well as the PRAXIS examination
mandated by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE). * Flexible
design may be modified for those wishing to pursue higher education
administration * Enjoys an excellent reputation among graduates and their
employers in the field * Offers a schedule convenient for students employed
full-time. * Provides a rigorous learning experience on a campus that, while
quite diverse, is small enough to allow for close learning relationships.
Degree(s):
M.S.-Educational Administration
McDaniel College
Department of Graduate and Professional Studies
Elementary Education
2 College Hill
Westminister, MD 21157-4390 US
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gradadms@mcdaniel.edu
Phone: 1-410-857-2500
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Description:
This student-designed program meets the professional needs of K-12
educators. Working with the program coordinator, students develop an
individualized program plan to meet their career goals.
Degree(s):
M.S.-Elementary Education
McDaniel College
Department of Graduate and Professional Studies
Exercise Science and Physical Education
2 College Hill
Westminister, MD 21157-4390 US
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gradadms@mcdaniel.edu
Phone: 1-410-857-2500
Fax: 1-410-857-2515
Description:
McDaniel College's Master of Science program in Exercise Science and
Physical Education strives to provide each graduate with a core of essential
knowledge and skills while allowing the student to pursue his or her own
area of specialization in the field. Since 1885, McDaniel College has built
an impressive legacy in the state of Maryland, including establishing the
first "physical training" course, the first physical education major, and
the first master's degree program in physical education. In this dynamic
program, you'll work and play alongside students pursuing careers as
teachers of physical education, as administrators of sports facilities and
programs, or as researchers in human movement and exercise, as well as
others seeking or renewing certifications in aspects of the discipline.
Program Features * Get a solid general foundation in the science and
practice of the discipline. * Choose one of three tracks to pursue your
goals: General Studies, Administrative, or Scientific Perspectives. * Tailor
coursework to meet the requirements of your area of specialization. * Meet
professional standards and competencies leading to certification through the
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) or the National Strength and
Conditioning Association (NSCA). * Re-certify through ACSM or NSCA without
matriculating in the degree program. * Take advantage of an active and
well-recognized sports program, as well as diverse activities serving the
larger community. For more information, please visit:
www.mcdaniel.edu/graduate
Degree(s):
M.S.
McDaniel College
Department of Graduate and Professional Studies
Human Resource Development
2 College Hill
Westminster, MD 21157 US
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gradadms@mcdaniel.edu
Phone: 1-410-857-2500
Fax: 1-410-857-2515
Description:
McDaniel College's Master of Science program for Human Resources Development
provides students with opportunities to study theories and practices of HRD
while preparing for success in the rapidly changing workplace of the new
century. Join a program that attracts diverse individuals from industry,
nonprofit, and governmental organizations, including managers, technical
specialists, and human resource professionals. This program is appropriate
for recent bachelor's degree graduates zeroing in on career goals,
experienced professionals advancing their careers, or individuals making a
career change. Program Features * Beginning February 2008, additional
Arundel Mills, MD location in Baltimore/Washington Corridor. * Meets
professional standards and competencies established by the American Society
for Training and Development. * Follows a cooperative cohort model —
building teamwork, leadership skills, and professional networks. * Offers a
schedule convenient for students employed full-time. * Emphasizes oral and
written communications and using new technology. * Encourages experiential
and cooperative learning, leading to effectiveness as change agent.
Degree(s):
M.S.-Human Resource Development
McDaniel College
Department of Graduate and Professional Studies
Human Services Management
2 College Hill
Westminster, MD 21157 US
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lhoffman@mcdaniel.edu
Phone: 1-410-857-2500
Fax: 1-410-857-2515
Description:
This Human Services Management in Special Education program is designed to
prepare middle- to upper-level managers for community-based programs in
special education. Students also have the option of a Special Education
Teaching Track. Graduate students in the program provide direct services and
support for individuals with developmental disabilities who live in the
surrounding community. The program accepts full-time graduate students who
are interested in full-time employment as counselors/graduate students with
Target Community and Educational Services, Inc., while they are completing
requirements for the M.S. degree. Target is a nonprofit agency affiliated
with McDaniel College that provides services to adults with developmental
disabilities through its community living, vocational, and recreational
programs. Program Features * Offers generous financial aid packages,
including room, board, a 75% tuition scholarship, salary, and a variety of
other benefits. More about the Target Scholarship. * Makes degree completion
possible in 24 months. * Prepares students for middle to upper-level
management positions in human services organizations or for positions
teaching in the classroom. * Features the theoretical education and
practical skill-building necessary for a successful career.
Accreditation Description:
McDaniel College is accredited by Commission on Higher Education of the
Middle States Association.
Degree(s):
M.S.-Human Services Management
McDaniel College
Department of Graduate and Professional Studies
Liberal Arts
2 College Hill
Westminister, MD 21157-4390 US
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gradadms@mcdaniel.edu
Phone: 1-410-857-2500
Fax: 1-410-857-2515
Description:
McDaniel College's Master of Liberal Arts program is an interdisciplinary
graduate program for adults interested in crossing the boundaries of a
traditional, career-oriented approach. Interested participants include those
who seek to explore new disciplines in the liberal arts, those who hope to
supplement their professional education by continued intellectual growth, or
those who wish to satisfy their continuing intellectual curiosity and
creativity. McDaniel College is an active member of the Association of
Graduate Liberal Studies Programs. Program Features * Offers the opportunity
to design your own program of study. * Allows you to pursue courses that
best reflect your personal and professional interests. * Supplements
professional education with continued intellectual growth. * Provides an
excellent means of accumulating continuing professional development credits
to satisfy Maryland State Department of Education and Pennsylvania Education
Department recertification requirements. * Features convenient class
schedules in late afternoon and evening hours.
Degree(s):
M.L.A.-Liberal Arts
