ma in education
Teachers guide human as well as academic development as they help students in multidimensional families live cooperatively in multicultural communities, develop constructive moral values, and learn to work independently as well as collaboratively in groups. Teachers model sensitivity to the needs of all children and youth whose diverse backgrounds, learning styles and talents enrich schools and classrooms.
At the same time, teachers engage students actively in the basic tasks of education:
- understanding the dimensions and using the skills of language and literature, mathematics, the natural sciences and the social sciences
- thinking critically, analyzing and solving problems, drawing conclusions based on evidence, extending levels of thinking, developing concepts, making meaning of information studied and experienced
- using tools of technology efficiently and wisely
- developing the ability to reflect upon and evaluate what they have learned
Preparation of teachers to meet these challenges requires a combination of elements. A strong academic content background in the liberal arts of appropriate breadth and depth is needed, together with research-based professional study of the following subjects: child and adolescent development, theories of behavior and learning styles, models of teaching, methods of organizing and planning, techniques for assessing student learning and the outcomes of instruction.
The College offers three Master of Arts programs in education.
To apply, click here to print and fill out our Master Programs for Initial Certification Application.