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Master of Arts in Teaching

McKendree University School of Education


Location

United States of America (USA)

Course language

English

Study Fields

Education, Teaching

Degree

Master of Arts (MA)

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Program Description

You have the dream of one day becoming a licensed teacher. We have the experienced faculty, hands-on resources, and passion for your success to help you get there. At McKendree, you are more than just a number. You’re valued for who you are as an individual and for the future educator you hope to become.

Our Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree program is perfect for students seeking initial teaching licensure through graduate studies. You’ll gain critical insight into the latest educational theories, teaching strategies, and social issues faced by students, as well as firsthand experience in practicums and student teaching under the mentorship of a current educator in a local school district.

About the School

It is the mission of the School of Education at McKendree University to prepare teachers and other education professionals as lifelong learners, caring practitioners and knowledgeable professionals. The School of Education’s mission is linked closely to McKendree University’s mission, providing a high-quality educational experience to outstanding students, guiding them in the pursuit of academic excellence. The dispositions of a teacher candidate completing an education program within the School of Education are grounded in that mission.

The missions of both the School of Education and McKendree University are used as a foundation for creating high-quality teacher education programs that support the development of effective educators who are able to meet the ever-changing diverse demands placed upon schools in the region we serve. Faculty within the School of Education believe teacher candidates develop the necessary skills of teaching through a sequence of professional education courses in theory and methodologies. In addition, a series of clinical experiences in a variety of diverse school settings help candidates transfer university classroom instruction into practical teaching skills.

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