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<p>EDUCATION DEGREE</p>

Fostering Future Educators through the College for Kids and Teens Program

The College for Kids & Teens program offers a unique and effective approach to teacher preparation by integrating multiple generations of educators and emphasizing mentorship.

<p>Master of Science in Counseling</p>

Welcome to the #DragonFamily: Rikki Fischer

Rikki Fischer is MSUM’s new Assistant Professor of Counseling. She brings school counseling experience to the faculty and is teaching two sections of theory and internship for school counselors. 

<p>Master of Science in Counseling</p>

Grant drives strategic growth of school counseling program

MSUM's counseling program has experienced rapid growth, nearly doubling its enrollment in three years, thanks to a $6.7 million grant.

Circles of community contribute to master's success

Six-student Ojibwe cohort earns degrees in curriculum and instruction.

<p>ED.D. IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP</p>

Triple Threat Hailen Ackerman Rejects Perfectionism

Current Graduate assistant and doctoral student Hailen Ackerman is continuing his studies in educational leadership at MSUM.

<p>ED.D. IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP</p>

Humble beginnings to the Commencement stage: Gricel Escobedo-Kingwell shares her story

Gricel Escobedo-Kingwell will address her fellow graduates at MSUM’s 2024 commencement ceremony, sharing her story of grit, growth, and gratitude.

Addressing the Equity Gap: Survey sheds light on Native American student experiences

MSUM’s equity gap led Associate Professor of Educational Leadership Dr. Caitlin Johnson to request and receive funding to conduct a wellness survey of Native American students on campus. Thanks to a team of Native American student researchers organized by Dr. Johnson, the survey was conducted in the fall semester of 2023.

<p>MS in Special Education</p>

Ryan Brumwell: Sparking Change in Special Education

Special education graduate student Ryan Brumwell will speak at MSU Moorhead's 26th Annual Student Academic Conference about the burnout of special education professionals and possible solutions.

<p>Level Up With An <strong>MSUM Graduate Degree</strong></p>

Meet MSUM's Graduate Program Coordinators

Get to know the MSUM graduate program coordinators! They are crucial in supporting students' professional and academic goals while pursuing their graduate degrees.

<p>Ed.D. in Educational Leadership with a <strong>Healthcare emphasis</strong></p>

Inspiring Future Healthcare Leaders

The three degrees assistant professor Heather Winkler has earned from MSUM have allowed her to pursue her dream career of educating future healthcare leaders.

MSUM awarded $6.7 million to address mental health needs

Professional help is on the way to PK-12 schools struggling to fill mental health vacancies, thanks to a five-year grant.

Rethinking Admissions: Maybe ‘fit’ is not the answer

Director of Graduate Studies Maya Sosa Machado, PhD, shares what MSUM graduate studies looks for in candidates and discusses what has changed in recent years. It has become less about finding the perfect "fit" and more about finding unique voices and new perspectives.