Magis Education Scholars
Mission
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The Magis Education Scholars program develops educators to "do more" for and with others through three values:
- Learning through Service: applying theory to practice through a service learning/field work-based course located within a local K-8 school; fostering college-possible perspectives among local K-12 students
- Creating a Community: engaging with fellow cohort members and a local K-8 school community through academic and socio-emotional programming
- Growing Professionally and Personally: participating in leadership, career and socio-emotional development for aspiring educators; expanding professional and social networks
Selection/Retention Process
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- 20-person cohort selected for fall semester start
- Application emailed in April/May
- Criteria: First-year education major and commitment to program's values
- To remain in the Magis Education Scholars program for remainder of undergraduate career, students must meet the following criteria:
- Maintain a 3.0+ GPA in education
- Participate in three Magis Education Scholars related events each year
Values in Action
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- First-Year Benefits
- Free participation in the early arrival program, PSIP (Philadelphia Service Immersion Program)
- Year-long service learning course(s) held in local K-8 school
- Education fieldwork experiences held in local K-8 School
- Matching to a Magis Mentor (from 2nd year cohort)
- Ongoing Benefits
- Social events with Magis Cohort & SJU leaders
- Special Career Center, guest speakers and community event invitations
- Priority consideration for Summer Scholars, Camp Kinney, etc.
- Early admission to graduate programs in special education, reading specialist, ESL, ABA, counseling and social work (2nd semester junior year)
- Research opportunities, when applicable
- Special graduation experiences (e.g., tassels, sash, reception)
Become a Magis Education Scholar
Interested in Becoming a Magis Education Scholar? Contact the Advisor to Magis Education Scholars: Dr. Aimee LaPointe Terosky, Associate Dean of School of Education & Human Development at aterosky@sju.edu.