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  • Master of Arts in Teaching—Nationwide

    Today's learners need knowledgeable and dedicated teachers. If you are interested in the field of education, but have already earned a bachelor's degree in another field of study or are working in another profession, Kaplan University can help you answer the call to teach. 

    The Master of Arts in Teaching—Nationwide program is designed to help career changers develop the professional competencies required of secondary educators (grades 5 through 12). The goal of the program is to provide you with an understanding of secondary teaching practices. While this program will not lead to certification, it is designed to prepare you with a solid foundation to pursue alternative routes to teacher certification, if state certification is your goal.

    Note: This program is closed to students residing in Arkansas, Iowa, and Kentucky due to state department of education regulations.  

    Master of Arts in Teaching—Nationwide Program Highlights

    This program is based on national professional standards for beginning teachers and is offered to students nationwide. The online coursework will provide you with an opportunity to:

    • Explore the reflective decision-maker model and other research-based theories of learning with an emphasis on student diversity
    • Evaluate current issues in educational psychology and philosophical viewpoints that can affect teaching priorities and strategies
    • Develop skills for effective teaching, including designing curricula, organizing and managing a classroom, building literacy, and assessing secondary student learning

    The program’s curriculum is designed to help you build a strong foundation in teaching methods and does not include fieldwork, student teaching, or internship requirements—the entire program can be completed online.

    Dr. Harry Wong's eLearning Course

    Students taking ED581 Secondary Classroom Management are given access to Dr. Harry Wong’s popular Classroom Management eLearning course, as well as his bundle of materials that includes a binder of activities and his text, The First Days of School. Dr. Harry Wong is known as the expert in classroom management for K-12 education. After students successfully complete Dr. Wong’s eLearning, students will receive a classroom management certificate from Dr. Wong.

    You Could Save Time and Money

    Those students who have completed an alternative certification program in their state may be eligible to waive up to three courses, including ED 503 Educational Psychology, ED581 Secondary Classroom Management, and ED533 Perspectives on Diversity. To apply for the course waiver, applicants must submit verification of completion of a state-approved alternative certification program signed by a dean or certification officer prior to enrollment.

    Prepare for Licensure

    Licensing requirements for teaching grades 5 through 12 vary by state. In almost every state, you must enroll in a state-approved certification program that may include completing coursework, a supervised teaching internship or student teaching course, and/or passing a subject area and pedagogy exam.* Earning a master’s degree could provide you with the background and practical experience to meet nationally recognized standards. If you are interested in becoming a certified teacher, please contact your state’s department of education for certification requirements or learn more about Kaplan University’s Master of Arts in Teaching Classroom Pathways Bundle.

    The Master of Arts in Teaching Classroom Pathways Bundle is a unique enrollment package for students looking to become certified in the following states: Florida, Idaho, Missouri, Montana, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Utah, and New Hampshire. As a student participating in this pathway, you'll have the opportunity to become certified in specific states upon successful completion of the Master of Arts in Teaching degree and passing the American Board Certification of Teacher Excellence (American Board) examinations. American Board program resources and examinations costs are included in the price of tuition for the Classroom Pathways Bundle; one less thing to think about on your path to becoming a certified teacher. Upon acceptance into the Classroom Pathways Bundle Program, you will enter the Master of Arts in Teaching program and have access to the American Board Plus+ Program resources to help you prepare for the pedagogy and subject-area exams.

    Note: Full licensure requirements vary from state to state and are subject to change; students must check with the American Board at abcte.org for certification and state requirements. Prior to enrolling, students must confirm they are eligible for a state alternative certification program. Students are also encouraged to confirm costs, deadlines, additional fees, required approvals, residency, and continuing requirements with American Board.  

    What are the Career Opportunities?

    The Master of Arts in Teaching program is designed to help career changers enter the field of secondary teaching (grades 5 through 12).† Job prospects for high school teachers are expected to be favorable as teachers become eligible for retirement.‡§ If you are interested in obtaining a teaching position in your area, Kaplan University career specialists can provide you with information. If you are interested in pursuing certification in your home state, your admissions advisor can explain how to pursue alternative certification and who to contact at your state department. Upon successful completion of the program, you will receive a master’s degree and may be eligible to pursue further doctorate-level studies.# 

  • Kaplan University offers multiple start dates, giving you greater flexibility with your education, life, and work schedules.

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    Jul 31, 2013

    Sep 11

    Online Start Date
    Sep 11, 2013

    Oct 30

    Online Start Date
    Oct 30, 2013

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  • Curriculum: All Tracks

    Core

    ED 503: EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY (4 Credits)

    This course introduces students to prominent research-based theories of learning and examines the impact of these theories on students, learning and motivation, teaching, and assessment. Students critically evaluate opposing sides of current issues in educational psychology and articulate and defend personal positions on these issues.

    Total Core Credits: 40
    Total Program Credits: 40

    ED 511: TEACHING METHODS THROUGH DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION (4 Credits)

    This course explores major middle and secondary school issues, providing prospective teachers with the opportunity to reflect upon and develop their own practical vision of building a classroom environment that effectively promotes student learning. Focus is placed on a variety of instructional strategies, principles, and best practices for helping students learn in secondary school settings.

    Total Core Credits: 40
    Total Program Credits: 40

    ED 513: CHILD AND ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT (4 Credits)

    This course examines the course of normal child and adolescent development. Emphasis is placed on strategies for applying development theory to classroom management and educational practice, and understanding how development influences academic achievement. Students will learn how to apply knowledge of child and adolescent development to their teaching practice as a way to identify various student behaviors and create classroom management strategies that address those behaviors.

    Total Core Credits: 40
    Total Program Credits: 40

    ED 521: READING IN THE CONTENT AREAS (4 Credits)

    This course, grounded in the theoretical bases of balanced literacy and constructivist learning, focuses on building prospective teachers’ competence in the processes of planning, implementing, and evaluating content-area literacy learning for secondary students. Students will use a standards-based approach in crafting strategies to increase reading comprehension in different content areas. Topics covered include using writing to improve reading, teaching diverse students, and using technology in reading instruction.

    Total Core Credits: 40
    Total Program Credits: 40

    ED 523: RESEARCH ON EFFECTIVE TEACHING (4 Credits)

    This course acquaints students with the broad body of research on effective teaching, with an emphasis on applying research findings to students’ own classroom instruction. Students will review and synthesize the theoretical and methodological contributions of current research on a selected topic related to K–12 teaching practice.

    Total Core Credits: 40
    Total Program Credits: 40

    ED 531: SECONDARY STUDENT ASSESSMENT (4 Credits)

    This course examines best practices of assessing secondary student learning, with particular emphasis on the relationship between assessment procedures, instruction, and student achievement. Topics include the use of both formal and informal assessments, norm-referenced and criterion-referenced assessments, formative and summative assessments, and methods of using assessment data to improve instruction and student achievement.

    Total Core Credits: 40
    Total Program Credits: 40

    ED 533: PERSPECTIVES ON DIVERSITY (4 Credits)

    This course explores the various issues of student diversity and challenges students to examine and define their own educational experiences with regard to culture and ethnicity, socioeconomic class, race, gender, religion, language, learning style, and exceptionality. Particular emphasis will be placed on the practical implications of diversity issues in classroom practice.

    Total Core Credits: 40
    Total Program Credits: 40

    ED 543: EDUCATION AND PSYCHOLOGY OF EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN (4 Credits)

    This course focuses on preparing prospective teachers to plan and deliver appropriate instruction for all students in diverse and inclusive classroom settings, including students with disabilities, gifted/talented students, and students with limited English proficiency. The course examines a range of learning, emotional, and physiological disabilities, the history of attitudes towards those disabilities, and the federal mandates governing them. Social issues related to students with special needs will also be explored. Additionally, the course addresses individualized education programs and the role of the teacher in implementing them.

    Total Core Credits: 40
    Total Program Credits: 40

    ED 553: HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION (4 Credits)

    This course introduces philosophical viewpoints that can affect new teachers' priorities and strategy choices in their practice. This course will also provide a historical perspective of how public education has become a democratic right in the United States. Candidates will compare and contrast philosophical theories that have driven pedagogy over the past two centuries. Candidates will also evaluate current research in their quest to develop as reflective and creative practitioners in the twenty-first century classroom.

    Total Core Credits: 40
    Total Program Credits: 40

    ED 581: SECONDARY CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT (4 Credits)

    This course focuses on training teachers to organize their classroom to maximize the amount of time students are actively engaged in learning. The foundation of the course uses classroom-management strategies developed by leading educators, including Harry K. and Rosemary Wong. Students will go through online instruction and in-depth reflection, and will demonstrate mastery of course material by designing a personal classroom management action plan that will be easily implemented in their classroom.

    Total Core Credits: 40
    Total Program Credits: 40

    Tuition & Fees: All Tracks

    The 25% tuition reduction applies only to international students living outside of the United States. This discount does not apply to military students. Please check with your advisor to see if you are eligible. 

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    Notice to Learning Center Students

    Kaplan University Learning Center students will only complete a portion of this program on site. You will need to complete at least 50% of the program requirements online, or through transfer credit awarded via prior learning assessment. If you have any questions about these requirements, please speak with an admissions advisor.

    Scholarships and Grants

    Learn more about grants and Kaplan University Scholarships and that may help reduce the cost of your education.

    Kaplan University tuition reductions (including active-duty, spouse, and veterans military tuition rates; scholarships; grants; vouchers; and alumni and alliance reductions) cannot be combined. 

    Tuition Rates for Military Students and Spouses

    Kaplan University has significantly reduced many of our tuition rates and fees for active-duty servicemembers, their spouses, and veterans. Click here for more information.
     

  • * Individual state licensing requirements vary and are subject to change. Kaplan University makes no representations or warranties as to whether its programs meet specific state licensing requirements. The University suggests and encourages you to research the licensing requirements in any state where you intend to seek licensure.

    † Kaplan University cannot guarantee employment or career advancement.

    ‡ Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2012-2013 Edition, Teachers—Kindergarten, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary, www.bls.gov/ooh/Education-Training-and-Library/Kindergarten-and-elementary-school-teachers.htm (accessed April 2012). National long-term projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions, and do not guarantee actual job growth.

    § Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2012-2013 Edition, High School Teachers, www.bls.gov/ooh/education-training-and-library/high-school-teachers.htm (accessed April 2012). National long-term projections may not reflect local and/or short-term economic or job conditions, and do not guarantee actual job growth.

    # While many of Kaplan University's degree programs are designed to prepare graduates to pursue continued bachelor-, graduate-, or doctorate-level education, the University cannot guarantee that students will be granted admission to any programs.

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