Teaching (MAT)
The Master of Arts in Teaching at St. Edward’s lets you begin or enhance your career as a teacher, prepare for a role as an instructional specialist, or pursue a specialized position such as an athletic director, educational consultant or corporate trainer.
You’ll focus on strategies and skills for bringing about positive educational change. This program lets you tailor a course of study that suits your career goals by choosing one of six concentrations (listed below). On-the-job training through internships in schools and classrooms is a key component of this degree.
Master of Arts in Teaching
Overview:
In the MA in Teaching program, you’ll gain a full understanding of teaching practices in such areas as instruction, technology, assessment and curriculum design. You’ll learn to promote and develop learning opportunities for students, and be a leader for administrative and organizational improvements within schools and other educational settings.
Graduates of this program can pursue Texas teacher certification in subjects like math, science or language. They might become curriculum writers for state education agencies, directors of children’s camps, or owners of private tutoring firms. They are also prepared to enter PhD programs in Curriculum and Instruction. Recent graduates have found positions as teachers, college preparatory educators and sports coaches.
Course Preview:
MA in Teaching students take courses from these groups:
CORE COURSES
Students complete core courses, including Foundations of Education, Integrating Technology in the Classroom, and Assessment in Curriculum and Instruction.
CONCENTRATIONS
Students complete one of six concentrations: Initial Teacher Certification, Teacher Leadership, Conflict Resolution, Special Education, Sports Management or Liberal Arts.
RESEARCH
Students take Research Sequence courses determined by their concentration, including Action Research or Thesis Research. Typically, projects focus on real interests or questions facing teachers today, such as classroom management, teaching strategies and special education intervention.
INTERNSHIP
Students pursuing teacher certification will complete two semesters of field experience teaching in local schools. There are several opportunities for field experiences during the program, ranging from small group tutoring to a complete semester of student teaching.
View the Degree Plan (PDF) for sample course information for the Master of Arts in Teaching.
Research
To explore their interests and continue their career preparation, students create a research proposal and conduct an action research study in an area of interest connected to their teaching focus and content. St. Edward’s University provides students with the opportunity to share their work each spring at the MAT symposium.