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) with Certification and Pathways to Teaching (PT): Candidates seeking Texas Teacher Certification will be expected to present their Defense of Degree Lesson Presentation to the Educator Preparation Program Committee for assessment as evidence of program success in either the fall or spring semester prior to beginning EDUC 5608 Clinical Teaching or EDUC 4301/5321 Internship I. Candidates are to follow the Defense of Degree Lesson Plan guidelines provided by the College of Education. 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.