Graduate Programs in Christian Education

The graduate programs in education offered by CCTC are scholarly in their academic approach and practical in their application to the local school ministry. The goal of each program is to provide proven tools that will be effective in helping to further the cause of Christ in the field of Christian education. These programs are not designed to prepare students to teach in public schools. These programs are beneficial to those who do or do not have prior training in the field of education.

The residence options in the graduate division of education are designed to meet the specific needs of a wide variety of students who serve the Lord in Christian education. The summer graduate program includes five consecutive sessions each summer. This permits some master’s students to complete a degree in only two summers and doctoral and education specialist students to complete all but one or two courses in only three summers.

To meet the needs of year-round students, all classes are offered online in our flexible learning experience.

Note: Masters and Doctorate degree students will take the same classes as Bachelors students. However, Masters students (level II) will have additional readings, papers, projects, service assignments, etc. Additionally, Doctorate students will teach portions of classes as well as develop new course material they research in the course area. Finally, both Masters and Doctoral students will develop and lead online discussion groups, projects and learning.

Master of Christian Education

Preschool Education
Elementary Education
Secondary Education
Educational Administration

The Master of Christian Education degree programs are structured to prepare teachers and administrators to serve successfully in Christian schools across America.

Admission Requirements
See General Admission Requirements. Graduate students in education are not required to have majored in education on the undergraduate level.

Preschool/Elementary Education
This master’s degree program is structured for preschool and elementary school teachers who wish to improve their skills and overall ability in the classroom. This program centers on materials, methods, and teaching techniques. Theory is firmly anchored to practice, and a positive, encouraging spirit is personified by all instructors.

Secondary Education
This master’s degree program emphasizes content, curriculum, pupil management, and teaching techniques. It is designed to give the secondary teacher greater proficiency in subject areas and to correct deficiencies in oral presentation, grading, and student evaluation.

Educational Administration
This master’s degree program is available to college graduates who are now, or intend to be, administrators, principals, vice principals, or academic supervisors. This program, like each of our other programs, is carefully designed to give the working educator practical training where he needs it most.

Summer Seminar
Every graduate student must attend a one week summer symposium and complete the written requirements prior to petitioning graduation. Please read carefully the Summer Seminar information to determine which track you should register for in your particular master’s degree program.