Professional Institute for Educators + MEd Programs
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Professional development courses for K-12 in-service teachers in the Arts, Inclusion, Literacy, Educational Technology, and Teaching with Primary Sources.
Tuition & Policies
Review tuition and fees for courses, and learn about program policies.
Graduate Degrees & Certificates
Earn a MEd in Educational Program Design or Educational Technology, or a 15-credit Graduate Certificate in the Arts or Educational Technology.
Teaching with Primary Sources
Funded by a grant from the Library of Congress, the Teaching with Primary Sources (TPS) program offers tuition-free professional development opportunities for K-12 educators in the greater-Philadelphia area.
ArtsWeek
During summer ArtsWeek, teachers across all content areas work with practicing artists to explore art-specific techniques, concepts, and history that they can bring back to their classrooms.
Jill Rakowicz, a K-5 arts teacher with the Littlestown Area School District, is an alumni of the MEd in Educational Program Design program. Hear about her capstone project, which she was selected to present to at the NAEA conference in Chicago and imagine how your own classroom practice would be enhanced through one of UArts' 30-credit Master's degrees.
MEd Ed Program Design Alum - Jill Rakowicz from UArts CS on Vimeo.
Apply today and begin this Summer. The priority application deadline is March 1st, with core courses begin July 8th at Villanova University.
Blended + Flipped Learning: What is it All About?
Explore flipped classroom practices using free classroom resources and learn how to flip learning in any environment, even with limited online access and/or limited devices.
Online + 4 Synchronous Sessions | February 4-March 4
Instructor: Maria Geiger
Classroom as Makerspace
Gain the ability to plan and develop a low-cost makerspace to use with students for the design of creative projects to deepen understanding of content though hands-on, self-directed learning.
Hybrid | Online + 8 In-Person Sessions | February 9-April 20
Instructor: Noah Brock
Special Topics in Ed Tech: Integrating Technology into Content Areas
Blend technology tools into hands-on activities and lessons that engage students and enhance learning. Discover specific strategies for your individual content area(s) while engaging with teachers from other disciplines.
Online + 4 synchronous sessions | January 21-February 22
Instructor: Howard Glasser
View a full course listing here.
Fulfill Act 48 hours and earn graduate credits while gaining new practices to bring to your classroom.
Courses include the Arts, Ed Tech, Inclusion, Literacy, and more. View a full course listing or view brochure.
Interested in an MEd or Graduate Certificate?
Begin earning your MEd in Educational Program Design or Educational Technology this Summer.
Our practice-centered programs provide individual attention and support at your own pace, so you can advance your professional goals without career interruption.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, with priority given to those submitted by March 1st. Learn more about the application process here.
Fulfill Act 48 hours and earn graduate credits early in 2019 on your own schedule. Online courses allow you to advance your career without interrupting it.
Don't miss these courses starting in January:
Digital Communication in the Classroom
Explore the opportunities that digital communication such as blogs, fora, wikis, discussion boards, and others can present in the classroom setting, and how digital communication strategies can effectively support and enhance curriculum.
Online + 5 synchronous sessions | January 7-February 8
Instructor: Cynthia Willits
Special Topics in Ed Tech: Integrating Technology into Content Areas
Blend technology tools into lessons that engage students and enhance learning. Discover specific strategies for your individual content area(s) while engaging with teachers from other disciplines. Hands-on activities for classroom application include desktop publishing projects to combine text with images, web-based activities, podcasting and more.
Online + 4 synchronous sessions | January 21-February 22
Instructor: Howard Glasser
View a full course listing here.
Christianna Berg, MEd in Educational Program Design, presented her MEd Capstone Project - an integrated science and social studies curriculum designed for 5th grade - at Pennsylvania's Curriculum Summit in Pittsburgh, PA. Since her presentation, Christianna has reflected on and adapted her curriculum. You can read more about Christianna's journey as an MEd graduate on her blog here.
Director, Professional Institute for Educators + MEd Programs
School of Professional Studies
Sarah Anne Eckert obtained her Ph.D. from the Pennsylvania State University in Educational Theory and Policy. She served as an Assistant Professor of Education at Notre Dame of Maryland University before returning to Philadelphia to teach history and provide research support to the Center for the Advancement of Girls at the Agnes Irwin School in Bryn Mawr, PA. She teaches US History and Women’s Global Health. Dr. Eckert previously taught 3rd grade in North Philadelphia and 7th grade at the Woodlynde School.
2019
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JAN 2
University Administrative Offices Open
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JAN 7 — First Spring Classes Begin
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JAN 21
MLK Jr Day — University Closed
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FEB 2 — Summer Registration Opens for Matriculated Students
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FEB 25 — Summer Registration Opens for Non-Matriculated Students
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MARCH 1 — Priority Deadline for MEd Applications
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MARCH 11 - 15
Spring Break — University Closed
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MAY 14 — Graduate Hooding Ceremony
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MAY 16 — Commencement
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JUNE 24 - 28 — ArtsWeek: Wayne Arts Center
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JULY 8 — 12th SummerCore at Villanova University
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AUG 5 - 9 — ArtsWeek: UArts
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