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Francis Marion University

School of Education

Florence, SC

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Overview

School of Education / School of Education is located in Florence, SC, in a rural setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree Concentration Sub-concentration
Master of Athletic Training (MAT) Learning disabilities
Master of Education (Ed M) Teaching and learning
Master of Education (Ed M) Learning disabilities

Degrees Awarded

Degree Number Awarded
Master's Degrees 45

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available? Yes
Distance learning programs available? Yes
Terminal master's degree available? No

Degree Requirements

Degree Requirement
Master's Degrees Entrance Exam Students applying to the Learning Disabilities MAT program should meet one of the following requirements: score of 160 for grades K-6 or grades 5-9 on the Praxis PLT, score of 157 for grades 7-12 on the Praxis PLT, score of 151 on the Praxis 5354, or score of 151 on the Praxis 5383. Currently, these exam requirements are waived due to COVID-19.
Internship required for MAT in Learning Disabilities

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

38
Applied
24
Accepted
21
Enrolled
63%

Applying

41
Application Fee - Domestic
Yes
Electronic
applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Entrance Requirements

Exam Details
Master's Degree Exam Students applying to the Learning Disabilities MAT program should meet one of the following requirements: score of 160 for grades K-6 or grades 5-9 on the Praxis PLT, score of 157 for grades 7-12 on the Praxis PLT, score of 151 on the Praxis 5354, or score of 151 on the Praxis 5383. Currently, these exam requirements are waived due to COVID-19.
Master's Degree Requirements Official college transcripts; Two letters of recommendation; Philosophy statement; 3.0 GPA

International Students

Exam Details
TOEFL: Required TOEFL Paper score: 550
TOEFL IBT score: 79
IELTS: Recommended

Tuition & Fees

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Financial Support

Financial award applicants must submit: FAFSA

Student Body

111
Total Graduate Students
Not Reported
International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 1.8%
Black or African American 29.73%
White or Caucasian 64%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0%
Asian 0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0%
Two or more races 1.8%
Unknown 0.9%

Gender

Male (17%)
Female (82%)

Faculty

8
Total faculty
Full-time - 8
Part-time - 0

Research

Focus of faculty research: Science of reading; Most effective characteristics and strategies that positively affect middle school students' reading achievement; Impact of the science of learning (cognitive neuroscience)-informed pedagogy on student outcomes as measured by attendance, behavior, and achievement; Impact of poverty and limited resources on school and life success; Impact of an action research model of professional learning on teacher mindsets; Impact of science of reading-informed reading instruction on stude
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: 0

Location & Contact

Address School of Education, Francis Marion University
PO Box 100547
Florence, SC  29502
United States
Contact Dr. Courtney Clayton
Dean of the School of Education
Email: courtney.clayton@fmarion.edu
Phone: 843-661-1510
Fax: 843-661-4647

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