Ellis University offers over 50 different accredited online
degrees, certificates and specializations within four online
schools. At Ellis University, coursework is based on real-world
scenarios, enabling you to "learn-by-doing" so you can apply your
new skills almost immediately. In addition, Ellis online courses
incorporate the latest interactive features--such as streaming
video, online simulations and personalized communications
tools--bringing the material to life and ensuring that you
continuously stay connected to your instructors and classmates.
This personalized, career-based curriculum gives Ellis a unique
advantage over other online schools, especially among busy
professionals seeking to advance their careers.
The English major prepares students to be creative thinkers and
articulate workers in today's fast-changing professional
settings. Students take core and advanced classes in literature
and culture, or in professional writing. This diverse and
structured curriculum also offers students the opportunity to
shape their own education through work in an area of study and a
generous allotment of electives.
Bachelor of Science - Interdisciplinary Studies - English
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The degree program in Interdisciplinary Studies prepares students
for a wide variety of careers and graduate study. The program
stresses knowledge and understanding by promoting the virtues of
a broad-based general education. The Interdisciplinary Studies
program offers students a broadly focused degree that develops
competencies in several disciplines, and prepares graduates for
the modern workplace. In addition, the wealth of elective credits
available in Interdisciplinary Studies affords excellent
opportunities for students with prior learning experience.
The English concentration prepares students to be creative and
critical thinkers in the rapidly changing professional world. The
skills and flexibility of the English concentration provide
students with a strong asset in our changing economy, which
demands clear thought, strong writing, editing, and speaking
skills.
Master of Arts - Teaching
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The program is designed to complement core proficiencies that are
consistent across most National Board of Professional Teaching
Standards (NBPTS) certificates. The goal of this program is to
increase teachers' abilities to engage students in effective and
efficient learning experiences that produce measurable gains in
student achievement.
Students will select a program with a thesis that allows a
student to explore an issue in depth through empirical research
and will advance students toward doctoral study or they can
select a specialization that will advance their practice.
Specialization areas are Teacher as Leader, designed for teachers
who continue to teach but also mentor or supervise other
teachers, and Early Childhood Education, designed for teachers,
supervisors, and child care workers engaged with young children.
Both degree tracks engage students in case-based and
problem-based learning activities and assignments that require
them to implement and integrate strategies and techniques within
their own classroom and engage in inquiry that assesses the
outcomes and effectiveness of their efforts.
Coursework develops from beginning to advanced levels and focuses
on core competencies and engages teachers in a community of
learners to share ideas and research.
This degree program is designed for licensed, practicing PreK-12
teachers and early childhood educators who want to advance their
knowledge and skills to improve their classroom practice and
demonstrate their skill and qualifications as a master teacher or
are seeking to advance their research skills as they study an
area in the field of Education in depth.
Master of Science - Instructional Technology
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The Master of Science in Instructional Technology degree has two
program specializations to meet student needs. One specialization
is focused on practicing P-16 educators in public or private
school settings. The other specialization is focused on learners
whose goal is to work in areas of workforce training and
performance improvement in corporate, not-for-profit, and
government settings.
Instructional Technology for Pre-K-16 Educators
The Master of Science in Instructional Technology for Educators
provides a broad understanding of instructional design and
technology and its application in preK-16 educational settings
today and in the future. The program prepares learners to
integrate effective technological processes and tools into their
curriculum and classroom practices. The program focuses on the
knowledge, skills, and tools needed to assess classroom learning
environments, technology access, and learners engaged in various
content area studies; and design, develop, implement, and
evaluate instructional activities that integrate multimedia, the
Internet, and other technology available towards the goal of
providing effective, efficient, and appealing instruction.
This program is most appropriate for practicing classroom
teachers who want to advance their knowledge and skills related
to integration of technology within classroom learning
environments, to prepare to lead change efforts and/or serve as a
technology, and/or to become a curriculum developer for pre-K,
elementary, middle and secondary education and in community and
technical colleges.
Instructional Technology for Trainers
This specialization is designed for individuals interested in
training within corporate or related settings. Students will be
prepared to effectively integrate instructional and technological
knowledge and skills within the context of workplace training and
performance improvement. The program is designed around industry
needs and competencies identified by the American Society for
Training and Development (ASTD) and other training organizations
with a primary focus on developing corporate training and
development practitioners.
The program focuses on the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to
pursue careers as professional trainers, instructional designers,
and internal or external consultants working in corporate,
not-for-profit and government settings.