Saginaw Valley State University

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Phone: 1-989-964-6096
Fax: 1-989-964-2173

Description:
The Master of Arts Administrative Science (MAS) program is an interdisciplinary program designed for individuals seeking employment or advancement to leadership positions in public service organizations including federal, state and local government, non-profit agencies, law enforcement, and public or private colleges and universities.

A certificate in Workplace Conflict Resolution can be earned by successfully completing four courses in the MAS curriculum.

A University and College Student Affairs Administration Track is also available providing students with both academic and applied backgrounds in the administration of university or college student affairs administration. This track would be of interest to students intending to pursue a career in the management of university offices, such as registrar, admissions, diversity, international programs, student career placement, financial aid, campus life, student residents, among others.

Accreditation Description:
Saginaw Valley State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Degree(s):
Workplace Conflict Resolution Certificate University and College Student Affairs Administrative Track
Master of Arts Administrative Science

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Phone: 1-989-964-6096
Fax: 1-989-964-2173

Description:
This interdisciplinary program provides advanced preparation in the theory, practice and technology of contemporary organizational communication.

Two tracks are offered, the Communication Track is for students who wish to advance their knowledge of human communication focusing on theory in new media, intercultural and organizational contexts, as well as collaborative production work and project management.

The Design Track emphasizes computer-based digital media design production stressing graphic design, video, animation, and the use of major professional software for digital media design production.

Accreditation Description:
Saginaw Valley State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Degree(s):
Master of Arts Communication & Digital Media Design

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Phone: 1-989-964-6096
Fax: 1-989-964-2173

Description:
The Business Foundation Certificate allows individuals with a non-business bachelor's degree to benefit from a focused study of basic business concepts. The study of business can enhance one's skills and provide for alternative career opportunities.
To earn the Business Foundation Certificate, one must complete the 18 credit hours of business coursework. If a student is subsequently admitted to the MBA program, certificate courses with grades of B or better can be applied to waive MBA foundation courses.

Accreditation Description:
Saginaw Valley State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Saginaw Valley State University's College of Business and Management is accredited by the AACSB - International (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business).
Degree(s):
Post Baccalaureate Business Foundation Certificate

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Phone: 1-989-964-6096
Fax: 1-989-964-2173

Description:
A Certificate in International Business will be awarded upon satisfactory completion of the following requirements. (five elective courses, minimum 12 credits, and from four areas of study)

These courses may be used simultaneously to satisfy the three courses of electives required for the Master of Business Administration. Students who already have obtained an MBA and who desire to obtain a Certificate in International Business may do so by completing the courses that are not part of their official transcripts. The certificate will be awarded upon completion of the requirements. Additional international business special topics courses can be designated as satisfying certificate requirements prior to the time the courses are offered.

Accreditation Description:
Saginaw Valley State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Saginaw Valley State University's College of Business & Management is accredited by the AACSB - International (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business).
Degree(s):
Post Baccalaureate Certificate in International Business

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Phone: 1-989-964-6096
Fax: 1-989-964-2173

Description:
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) program prepares students with the knowledge and skills to become leaders in profit and nonprofit organizations operating in a complex global economy. We use a combination of hybrid and on-line courses to facilitate student progress through the program.

Accreditation Description:
Accredited by AACSB-International (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.

Saginaw Valley State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Degree(s):
Master of Business Administration

Click to send E-mail to: gradadm@svsu.edu

Phone: 1-989-964-6096
Fax: 1-989-964-2173

Description:
The Master of Business Administration (MBA) program prepares students with the knowledge and skills to become leaders in profit and nonprofit organizations operating in a complex global economy. We use a combination of hybrid and on-line courses to facilitate student progress through the program.

Accreditation Description:
The College of Business & Management is accredited by the AACSB - International (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business).

Saginaw Valley State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Degree(s):
Certificate in International Business
Master of Business Administration

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Phone: 1-989-964-4057
Fax: 1-989-964-4385

Description:
The Education Specialist degree provides a planned program of graduate studies beyond the master's degree. It is designed to enhance the academic knowledge and skills of a cadre of educational leaders prepared to meet the increasingly complex challenges of the twenty-first century.

Accreditation Description:
Saginaw Valley State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Universities.
The SVSU College of Education is fully accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
Degree(s):
Post Masters Education Specialist Ed.S - Superintendency and Central Office;Principalship;Directorship of Athletics;Directorship of Curriculum;Director/Coordinator of Technology;Directorship of Early Childhood;Directorship of Special Education

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Phone: 1-989-964-4057
Fax: 1-989-964-4385

Description:
The Master of Arts in Teaching - Adapted Physical Activity program is designed to provide opportunities for academic preparation and professional renewal for practicing educators and increases elementary and secondary teachers' knowledge and understanding of the learning process and their repertoire of teaching methods and skills.
This program is intended for individuals who have a current Michigan Teaching Certificate and an endorsement in Special Education or Physical Education Teacher Education. After program completion, individuals may assume any or all of the following roles: direct service provider (hands-on teaching); consultant for physical education and special education staff providing educational instruction for individuals with disabilities; Individual Education Plan (IEP) Committee member who helps develop the IEP in the psychomotor domain; in-service educator, providing training for people who will provide physical education instruction for individuals with disabilities; student and parent advocate; program coordinator who develops curricular materials, develops intra and inter-agency collaboratives to meet the needs of individuals with disabilities, and monitors progress on IEP’s.
This program meets all State of Michigan Physical Education for Students with Disabilities endorsement requirements. Further, completion of the program meets the Adapted Physical Education national standard requirements preparing candidates for the Adapted Physical Education National Standards (APENS) examination.

Accreditation Description:
Saginaw Valley State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Universities.
The Saginaw Valley State University's College of Education is fully accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
Saginaw Valley State University is fully approved as a teacher preparation institution by action of the State Board of Education.
Degree(s):
Master of Arts in Teaching - Adapted Physical Activity

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Phone: 1-989-964-4057
Fax: 1-989-964-4385

Description:
The Master of Arts in Teaching program provides opportunities for academic preparation and professional renewal for practicing educators and increases elementary and secondary teachers' knowledge and understanding of the learning process and their repertoire of teaching methods and skills.
An Early Childhood (ZA endorsement)for teaching children ages birth to age eight is available for interested students who would like to add the "ZA" endorsement to their elementary teaching certificate. An Early Childhood Endorsement is increasingly becoming a requirement for employment in private and public school districts for kindergarten, first and second grades. Teachers of state funded four-year-old readiness programs in public schools must have an Early Childhood Endorsement. The Michigan State Board of Education recommends an endorsement for kindergarten.

Accreditation Description:
Saginaw Valley State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Universities.
The Saginaw Valley State University's College of Education is fully accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
Degree(s):
Master of Arts in Teaching - Early Childhood Education

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Phone: 1-989-964-4057
Fax: 1-989-964-4385

Description:
The major function of this graduate program is to provide opportunities for academic preparation and professional renewal for practicing educators. The Master of Arts in Teaching program increases elementary and secondary teachers' knowledge and understanding of the learning process and their repertoire of teaching methods and skills. Additionally, it offers teachers the opportunity to increase their competence in elementary education.

Accreditation Description:
Saginaw Valley State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Universities.
The SVSU College of Education is fully accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
Degree(s):
Master of Arts in Teaching - Elementary Classroom Teaching

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Phone: 1-989-964-4057
Fax: 1-989-964-4385

Description:
The Master of Arts in Teaching - K-12 Reading Education program increases elementary and secondary teachers' knowledge and understanding of the learning process and their repertoire of teaching methods and skills. In addition, it offers teachers the opportunity to increase their competence in K-12 reading education.

Accreditation Description:
Saginaw Valley State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Universities.
The Saginaw Valley State University's College of Education is fully accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
Saginaw Valley State University is fully approved as a teacher preparation institution by action of the State Board of Education.
Degree(s):
Master of Arts in Teaching - Reading Education

Click to send E-mail to: coe-dean@svsu.edu

Phone: 1-989-964-4057
Fax: 1-989-964-4385

Accreditation Description:
Saginaw Valley State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Universities.
The SVSU College of Education is fully accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
Saginaw Valley State University is fully approved as a teacher preparation institution by action of the State Board of Education.
Degree(s):
Master of Arts in Teaching - Middle Level Classroom Teaching

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Phone: 1-989-964-4057
Fax: 1-989-964-4385

Description:
Master of Arts in Teaching - Natural Science for Elementary, Middle or Secondary Grades is designed for K-12 teachers who want to increase their knowledge and skills in mathematics and/or science to better meet the educational needs of students. The program consists of 33 credit hours with 9-12 credit hours of foundation courses, a science or mathematics or education research course for K-12 teachers, capstone seminar and 21-24 credits hours in mathematics and /or science course individually selected to meet the professional needs of each enrolled teacher.

Accreditation Description:
Saginaw Valley State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Universities.
The Saginaw Valley State University's College of Education is fully accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
Saginaw Valley State University is fully approved as a teacher preparation institution by action of the State Board of Education.
Degree(s):
Master of Arts in Teaching - Natural Science

Click to send E-mail to: coe-dean@svsu.edu

Phone: 1-989-964-4057
Fax: 1-989-964-4385

Description:
The Master of Arts in Teaching - Secondary Classroom Teaching program is designed to provide opportunities for academic preparation and professional renewal for practicing educators. This degree increases secondary teachers' knowledge and understanding of the learning process and their repertoire of teaching methods and skills.

Accreditation Description:
Saginaw Valley State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Universities.
The Saginaw Valley State University's College of Education is fully accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
Saginaw Valley State University's College of Education is fully approved as a teacher preparation institution by action of the State Board of Education.
Degree(s):
Master of Arts in Teaching - Secondary Classroom Teaching