Program Goals

Theory and Practice

Analyze foundational and contemporary theories that inform effective teaching and learning.

Apply evidence-based instructional strategies that promote student achievement and equitable support for learners with diverse backgrounds and abilities.

Integrate technology effectively to enhance student engagement.

Law, Ethics, and Policies

Summarize legal frameworks and policies governing educational institutions to ensure compliance and protect student and faculty rights in ways consistent with a Christian worldview.

Apply ethical principles to guide decision-making in curriculum design and instructional practice.

Propose actionable solutions to current educational issues to improve professional practice and promote positive changes in educational settings

Data-Informed Decision-Making

Analyze qualitative and quantitative data, informed by appropriate artificial intelligence and machine learning tools, to determine instructional impact on student learning.

Develop sustainable, data-informed assessment and evaluation methods to measure and improve program effectiveness.

Faith Integration

Formulate a Christ-centered philosophy of education to guide ethical leadership, teaching, and community engagement practices.

Apply Christian stewardship principles to the management of human, fiscal, and physical resources.