Master of Arts (M.A.)
Programs in the School of Teaching of Learning

The Master of Arts (M.A.) program in the School of Teaching and Learning is a post-baccalaureate degree that serves practicing teachers at all levels (preschool, elementary, middle level, and high school) and provides an important first step for graduate students who wish to pursue a doctorate and become scholars and teachers at the university level. It also provides a base for other professionals who are interested in offering educationally-related services in a wide variety of social and educational settings outside the public schools. Such settings may include social service fields which provide educational programs and services for children and young adults; education departments of art, history, and science museums; and educational service programs connected with park and recreational systems. Flexibility in related coursework permits students to develop an interdisciplinary perspective as well as depth in one of the following specializations:

• Drama, Language Arts, Literature, & Reading Education
• Early and Middle Childhood Education
• English Education
• Foreign and Second Language Education (includes TESOL)
• Integrated Teaching & Learning
• Mathematics Education
• Science Education
• Sensory Impairments (Hearing and Vision)
• Social Studies and Global Education
• Technology Education
• New MA in Holistic Education being developed ... take a peek

The M.A. program is designed to broaden perspectives on learning, curriculum, instruction, and assessment in educational settings. A blend of theory and practice, the program is composed of core courses as well as specialized courses tailored to the individual student's interests and needs. Each student will be assigned a faculty adviser who will provide guidance throughout the program and will help in planning individual programs centered around the student's area of interest.