Are you interested in deepening your knowledge of teaching and learning and developing professionally while working with scholars and researchers who are nationally and internationally recognized?
Maybe you're considering a doctorate in order to become a researcher and scholar at the university level.
If so, the Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning is right for you!
Teachers who want to move along the career path to grow professionally as teacher-leaders, teacher-scholars, and mentors for new teachers.
Teachers and other professionals interested in later pursuing a doctorate and conducting research alongside world-class scholars and researchers.
Professionals who are interested in offering educationally-related services in a wide variety of social and educational settings outside the public schools.
Whether you are thinking about enrolling in graduate school full-time or plan on part-time attendance while you work, the M.A. program in the School of Teaching and Learning has the flexibility to meet your needs with summer intensive courses and online offerings. The program also provides a rigorous and nationally ranked graduate education led by scholars who are leaders in their fields. We take a great deal of pride in our program and pride in our graduates who have gone on to become leaders in schools, community organizations, and other educational contexts.
This structure and content of the M.A. aims to broaden and deepen perspectives around four areas central to high quality education for all children: the nature of learners and learning, pedagogy, disciplinary content, and diversity, social justice, and educational equity.
A blend of theory and practice, the program is composed of core courses as well as foci of study which allow individual student's to pursue specific interests and needs. The degree culminates with a focused and guided final project which is negotiated between the advisor and student.
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 foci of study:
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.
Address:
333 Arps Hall
1945 N High Street
Columbus, OH 43210-1172
Student Advising:
(614) 292-2332
edtl-oas@osu.edu
Director's Office:
Rebecca Kantor
(614) 292-1257
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