Program Goals

The Master of Education program at MidAmerica Nazarene University is focused on developing and resourcing the classroom teacher. To reach this purpose the program emphasizes the following goals:

1. To strengthen the professional competencies of the individual through the study and application of recent theory-based educational innovations.
2. To enhance the teacher's skill in dealing with contemporary social dynamics and their effect on the learning process.
3. To develop an appreciation and application for problem-solving strategies in the classroom.
4. To encourage personal renewal for the teacher through the support and interaction processes of a group of peers.
5. To provide an atmosphere which stimulates intellectual curiosity and constructive critical thinking.