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MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING

Step into the rewarding field of education, licensed and well-prepared to lead and inspire the next generation. Whether you are seeking licensure as an experienced teacher, or you are changing careers to begin influencing students’ lives, MBU’s Master of Arts in Teaching is for you. The biblical emphasis of Maranatha’s teacher education programs equips you to teach effectively, put your faith into action, and pass knowledge of God to others. Dream your dreams, define your pathway, plan your schedule - and start working toward your first day as a licensed classroom teacher.

Career Opportunities

• For degreed elementary teachers seeking state certification in grades K-9 • For career-changers pursuing teaching and state certification

Some careers and employment positions require graduate degrees, specialized training, or additional certificates and licenses.

Master of Arts in Teaching

Code Course Hours

EDUC 520 Student Learning and Motivation 3

EDUC 522 Meeting the Needs of the Adolescent Learner with Clinical 3 EDUC 525 Classroom Mgt. & Positive Behavior Practices 3 EDUC 530 Curriculum Theory and Practice 3 EDUC 535 Instructional Improvement through Assessment 3 EDUC 540 Biblical Perspectives in Human Relations and Counseling 3 EDUC 541 Human Relations Clinical 1 EDUC 545 Exceptionality in Student Learning 3 EDUC 546 Exceptionality in Student Learning Clinical 1 EDUC 555 Technology for Teaching and Learning 3 EDUC 571 Student Teaching 1 3 EDUC 572 Student Teaching 2 3 Choose the Elementary License or Secondary License:

Elementary License

EDSP 530 Reading Diagnosis and Assessment 3 EDUC 551 Elementary Curriculum 1: Reading and Social Studies with Clinical Student Teaching 3 EDUC 552 Elementary Curriculum 2: Math and Science with Clinical Student Teaching 3

Secondary License

EDUC 585 Content Area Reading 3 Choose one of the following courses: EDUC 561 Methods of Teaching English Language Arts 3 EDUC 562 Methods of Teaching Math 3 EDUC 563 Methods of Teaching Science 3 EDUC 564 Methods of Teaching Social Studies 3

Minimum Hours Required 30-41

Note: Some clinical requirements and Student Teaching may be waived with 3+ years of verifiable teaching experience.