The Master of Arts in Teaching is designed for experienced classroom teachers. This program provides selected graduate studies to improve and enhance the delivery of classroom teaching and learning experiences. The program concentrates on a student-centered approach to teaching and learning and will provide the opportunity for the teacher to become a lifelong reflective practitioner. The program combines classroom study with on-the-job assignments that enable students to test theory against practical reality.
Aurora University is dedicated to offering the highest quality program available for the classroom teacher. The staff is comprised of experienced instructors with terminal degrees in this profession. We have designed the program specifically for working individuals, and understand the need for flexibility.
Degree Requirements for Master of Arts in Teaching
- 21 semester hours in core courses
- 15 semester hours in courses selected in conjunction with graduate program advisor
General Core Courses: 21 semester hours required for all programs
- EDU6010 Contemporary Issues in Education 3 semester hours
- EDU6020 Assessment in Schools 3 semester hours
- EDU6030 The Individual, Cognition and Learning 3 semester hours
- EDU6040 The Learning Environment 3 semester hours
- EDU6050 Technology in the School of the Future 3 semester hours
- EDU6060 Scholarship Applied to Teaching 3 semester hours
- EDU6070 Introduction to Action Research 3 semester hours
Education Electives: 15 semester hours from the list below
- EDU5100 Classroom Dynamics 2 semester hours
- EDU5200 Standards, History, and Philosophy in Education 4 semester hours
- EDU5260 Educational Psychology and Assessment 4 semester hours
- EDU5335 Teaching Fine Arts: Elementary 2 semester hours
- EDU5360 Teaching Mathematics and Science 4 semester hours
- EDU5370 Adolescent Development and Learning 3 semester hours
- EDU5440 Middle School: Mission and Methods 3 semester hours
- EDU5455 Teaching Physical Education: Elementary 2 semester hours
- EDU5480 Teaching Reading and Language Arts 4 semester hours
- EDU5655 Reading and Writing in the Content Areas 2 semester hours
- EDU6600 School Administration 3 semester hours
- EDU6610 Educational Leadership 3 semester hours
- EDU6620 School Supervision 3 semester hours
- EDU6630 Curriculum Development and Evaluation 3 semester hours
- EDU6640 School and Community Relations 3 semester hours
- EDU6650 School Law 3 semester hours
- EDU6660 School Finance 3 semester hours
Many additional electives are available through the University’s network of collaborating academic partners. Complete listings are available in the College of Education Office.
Note: Refer to course descriptions under College of Education.
For more information, including admission requirements and tuition, please contact the Office of Admission at 262-245-8564 or email gwcadmission@aurora.edu.
Please Note: The information listed on this page is current according to the 2007-2009 Graduate Catalog, unless otherwise noted.
