Defense of Degree Medt Non-Certification

Defense of Degree Medt Non-Certification

Because of Dallas Baptist University's quest for meaningful assessment of graduate candidates, a defense of degree is required in all College of Education Graduate Programs. The defense of degree for students seeking Texas Teacher Certification is a capstone collection of signature assessments and artifacts with reflections that demonstrate a candidate's personal growth, development, and acquisition of knowledge, skills, and dispositions. Defense of Degree Designations: Master of Education in Teaching (MEdT Non-certification): Students seeking a master's degree without certification in the College of Education will be expected to defend their Defense of Degree to the Educator Preparation Board for assessment as evidence of program success during their final semester. Students are to follow the Defense of Degree guidelines provided by the College of Education. Master of Education in Teaching (MEdT Non-Certification, Montessoir or Multisensory specialization): Shelton students seeking a master's degree without certification in the College of Education will be expected to defend their Defense of Degree to the MEdT program director along with Shelton directors for assessment as evidence of program success during their final semester. Students are to follow the Defense of Degree guidelines provided by the MEdT program director.