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Education (4+1)

Grand View University offers a 4+1 program where you can earn a Master of Education in just five years. Program participants begin taking graduate level courses while still working on their undergraduate degree. After obtaining a bachelor's degree, 4+1 program participants will complete the remaining courses within a year - each course running eight weeks. Participants are encouraged to begin teaching during this time.

Why Grand View?

  • Faculty members nurture individual students while holding them accountable on their path to becoming a professional educator.
  • We are uniquely positioned in Des Moines, Iowa, which allows students to experience urban, suburban and rural classrooms in practicum and student teaching.
  • Committed to developing teachers who are empowered to meet the diverse needs of today's students.
  • The Grand View teacher education program is accredited by the Iowa Department of Education.
  • Earn graduate credit: eligible undergrads can dual-enroll in up to six hours of graduate coursework to count toward both their undergraduate and graduate degrees.

Student Testimonial

Dr. Jaclyn Easter

“Dr. Easter has gone above and beyond for me on too many occasions to mention. She has encouraged me to present with her at a statewide teacher's conference, encouraged me to take multiple education practicum opportunities, and has overall pushed me to be the strong, confident student teacher I am today. She is truly an amazing woman. My Grand View experience simply would not have been nearly as remarkable without her. That is why Dr. Easter is absolutely deserving of the mentor appreciation award.” - Madison Green

Program Details

4+1 Program Advantages

  • Save tuition dollars while still earning your Master's degree
  • Receive a higher salary in most cases
  • Obtain a second endorsement
  • Develop school leadership skills
  • Opportunity to become an instructional coach, mentor or lead teacher
  • Expand your knowledge of current education issues
  • Move one step closer to earning your doctorate

Application Requirements

  1. Must be at junior status before applying and must apply no later than the semester before you expect to graduate with your undergraduate degree.
  2. A Grand View cumulative GPA of 3.0 and a 3.5 cumulative GPA in your education courses is required  
  3. Request 3 letters of recommendation: 2 should be from education faculty and 1 can be someone of your choosing.  You will request these when you complete the graduate application.
  4. Complete the “Assessment of Dispositional Professional Qualities” with the Education Department
  5. You must demonstrate proficiency in writing through submission of an essay and/or score on a standardized writing exam (such as the CBASE).  If you take the CBASE exam you must earn a score of four or higher.
  6. You must be a member in good standing of the Education Program and not on a plan for improvement.

Applicants who do not meet all four of the requirements may still be considered for admission to the program on a case-by-case basis. In these instances, the applicant will be interviewed by the department’s Admission Committee.

Students who are considering this program need to plan carefully as the program requires students to take full loads and perhaps courses in the summer. They are encouraged to begin working with an Education Department advisor as early as possible.

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4+1 Program Timeline

Freshman & Sophomore year Take undergraduate classes as normal (Now is a great time to begin talking with your academic advisor about your interest in the 4+1)
Junior year Apply to 4+1 program
Junior year Begin taking graduate courses alongside undergraduate classes
End of senior year Graduate with bachelor's degree
End of senior year Begin regular teaching job
First year of teaching Complete remaining courses, obtain master's degree

Faculty

Marsha Aldridge

Lecturer of Business Administration

Frances Andrews

Education Supervisor

Kenneth Beane

Lecturer of Education

Teri Breck

Lecturer of Education

Katlyn Clark

Lecturer of Education

Leah Cole
Leah Cole

Field Experience Coordinator

Gretta Cutler

Lecturer of Education

Melissa Dale

Lecturer of Education

Amber Davison

Lecturer of Education

Kristy Diianni

Lecturer of Education

Hunter Donovan

Lecturer of Education

Julia Doyle

Lecturer of Education

Jill Dykstra

Lecturer of Education

Jaclyn Easter
Dr. Jaclyn Easter

Associate Professor of Education & Department Chair

Hallie Edgerly

Lecturer of Education

Sam Finneseth

Supervisor of Education

Valerie Foster

Administrative Coordinator for the Education Department

Katie Gisler

Structured Literacy Tutor Coordinator

Allison Grandfield

Lecturer of Education

Kim Gutterman

Lecturer of Education

Alyssa Harrell

Consultant for Professional School Counseling

Lisa Hofmann

Lecturer of Education

Scott Holt

Curriculum Dev Coord & Program Oversight

Betsy Jayne

Lecturer of Education

Alex Kitchen

Lecturer of Education

Emily Koson

Supervisor of Education

Nina Lorimor-Easley

Lecturer of Education

Joy Martin

Supervisor of Education

Dr. Diana O'Leary

Assistant Professor of Education

Ellen Phelan

Lecturer of Education

Chelsea Robinson
Chelsea Robinson

Professor of Practice Level I of Education

Kim Rollinger

Lecturer - Education

Michelle Schulze
Dr. Michelle Schulze

Lecturer

Katy Severe
Katy Severe

Instructor of Education

Simone Sorteberg
Dr. Simone Sorteberg

Associate Professor of Education

Mindy Van Zuiden

Lecturer of Education

Kara Veach

Supervisor of Education

Trenton Williams

Lecturer of Education

Lisa Williams

Lecturer of Education

Landon Wood

ESL Supervisor

Emily Zirkle

Lecturer of Education