Master of Arts in Teaching in Elementary Education Certification (K-6)

The 33 credit Master of Arts in Teaching Elementary Education Clinical Practice program allows graduate students to earn initial teacher certification in Elementary Education (K-6) and a Master of Arts in Teaching degree. The coursework begins in May of the first summer and ends August of the following summer, with experiences in educational settings integrated into course requirements. Content and pedagogy courses are offered on campus in the evening and online. The program includes a year-long residency starting in September during which students are in area schools three days a week in the fall and four days a week in the spring.

A baccalaureate degree with either a major in a liberal arts or science or with a minimum of 60 credits of liberal arts.Cumulative undergraduate GPA of at least 3.00 on a 4.00 scale.Qualifying scores on a state-approved test of basic skills (PRAXIS CORE, ACT, SAT or GRE, or a combination of these).Passing score on PRAXIS II content exam in Elementary Education: Multiple Subjects, Test Series 5001.Resume to include names and contact information of two (2) references.Requirements to be completed prior to Clinical Practice:Submit Clinical Practice applications.Fulfill health/hygiene requirement (may be satisfied by undergraduate coursework).