Master in Teaching
Lacey, USA
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Request application deadline
EARLIEST START DATE
Aug 2024
TUITION FEES
USD 1,254 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* civilian | military $500
Introduction
Saint Martin's University's Master in Teaching (MIT) program provides the opportunity for simultaneously earning your teacher certification and a master's degree. Certifications may be obtained in the areas of: elementary education and secondary-level content areas like biology, chemistry, and special education.
Why Saint Martin's University?
As a graduate, you will be well prepared by a rigorous program and excellent faculty. An education degree from Saint Martin's University opens doors because of the stellar reputation of our program and our graduates. Our program is the only non-cohort-based program in the area which means that you aren't locked into a fixed schedule and have the flexibility to adapt the program to your needs. The MIT program is also offered at our location at Joint Base Lewis McChord, making it convenient for those in the military, their spouses, and those in the community near the base.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Federal aid & Graduate assistantships
Federal aid
Federal financial aid is available for graduate students who will be enrolled at least half-time and are citizens, or eligible non-citizens, of the USA. Most federal aid for graduate students is in the form of direct loans.
For more details about federal aid eligibility and the different types of aid available for graduate and professional studies visit studentaid.gov.
Graduate assistantships
Saint Martin’s University offers a limited number of graduate assistantships to graduate students. Contact the Office of the Provost for more information.
Curriculum
Required Credit Hours
The number of credit hours required for the Master in Teaching degree varies with each emphasis and the exit option chosen:
Elementary education: 55-61 credits
Secondary education: 43-51 credits
Special education: 67-73 credits
In addition to these total required hours, the student may need to complete additional pre-professional requirements and/or endorsement courses. For more information, please see the academic catalog.
Pre-Professional Courses
These courses are required for both elementary and secondary pathways.
- ENG 101: College Writing I
- ENG 102: College Writing II
- COM 106 -OR- THR 211: Public speaking, acting, or any communications
- PSY 101: Introduction to psychology
- ED/PSY 205: Child and adolescent development
This course may be waived by the graduate core requirements for this degree; please speak with an advisor for more information. - ED 204: Introduction to education
- MTH 101: College level math or above
- ED 202 -OR- SOC 396: Diversity in education systems or intercultural communications
This course may be waived by the graduate core requirements for this degree; please speak with an advisor for more information. - HIS XXX: United States history
- HIS XXX: World history
- HIS 326: Pacific Northwest history
- Natural science course: Natural science with lab
Core Courses
Master's Core Courses
Must be taken at the graduate level. For elementary, secondary, and special education programs (11 credit hours):
- MED 559: Introduction to exceptionality (2)
- MED 601: Educational Research Methods 1 (3)
- MED 605: Diversity and Social Context (3)
- MED 607: Foundations for Educational Practice (3)
Basic Certification Core Courses
Must be taken at the graduate level. For elementary, secondary, and special education programs (23 credit hours):
- MED 504: Practicum Level I (1)
- MED 506: Curriculum and Instruction (2)
- MED 512: Technology for the Classroom (2)
- MED 526: Methods of Teaching Language Acquisition (3)
- MED 559: Introduction to Exceptionality (2)
- MED 560: Classroom Management (2)
- MED 570: Classroom Assessment (2)
- MED 571: Educational Law (1)
- MED 583: Issues of Abuse / Teacher as Counselor (1)
- MED 594: Internship (5)
- MED 598: Internship seminar (2)
Elementary Methods Courses - For Students Pursuing an Elementary Education Endorsement
- MED 508: Practicum Level II (1)
- MED 511: Methods of Teaching Math (2)
- MED 515: Methods of Teaching Science (2)
- MED 518: Methods of Teaching Social Studies (2)
- MED 519: Method of Teaching Language Arts (2)
- MED 529: Arts and Movement (2)
- MED 538: Literature for Children and Young Adults (2)
- MED 574: Primary Reading/Writing (1)
- MED 576: Content Area Reading for Elementary Teachers (1)
- MED 592/579: Elementary Education or Reading Practicum (2)
Secondary Methods Courses - For Students Pursuing a Secondary-Level or Middle - Level Endorsement
- MED 508: Practicum Level II (1)
- MED 568: Secondary Literacy (2)
- MED 584: Secondary Methods (2)
- MED 587: Secondary Methods Practicum/Seminar (2)
Special Education Methods Courses - For Students Pursuing A Special Education Endorsement
- MED 524: Issues and Trends in ECE (3) -OR- MED 526: Methods of Teaching Language Acquisition (3) (for pre-K - 3rd grade)
- MED 545: School Drug Prevention and Counseling (for 4th Grade+) (3)
- MED 561: Instructional Methods of Exceptional Learners (2)
- MED 563: Management Strategies for Exceptional Learners (3)
- MED 565: Transitions to Adulthood for Special Populations (3)
- MED 566: Assessment in Special Education (3)
- MED 567: Legal Issues and the IEP (3)
- MED 577: Reading Diagnosis (4)
- MED 569: Practicum in Special Education (3)
Coursework for additional endorsements required for the program is not included on this list. Please email [email protected] for more information or to speak with an advisor about your interest in an education program.
Exit options (3 to 6 Hours)
The MIT program offers a thesis or non-thesis option for the completion of the degree.
Thesis Or Project
3 credit hours
Written thesis or project with an oral defense.
Non-Thesis
3 to 6 credit hours
- Capstone Course - MED 698: Integrating Theory and Practice in Education (3 credit hours)
- One additional graduate-level elective course in education for a minimum of 36 allowable credits
Rankings
Best Value Teacher’s Prep Master’s Program
Saint Martin's MIT program is among Teacher.org's best value teacher prep master's programs of 2019 and 2020.
Authorized endorsements
Saint Martin's has been authorized by the Washington Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB) to offer teacher certificate competency-based endorsements.
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