Master of Education in Teaching (Currently Offered in Offsite Cohorts Only)

Lead Faculty: Dr. Thomas J. Doyle

The Master of Education in Teaching degree is designed for practicing teachers who are currently working in a school district to complete their Induction program. National University is able to partner with districts to combine a teacher’s work in the Induction program with the University’s requirements for a master’s degree. This program works to combine the work completed in the Preliminary teaching credential, the district Induction program, the Professional Clear SB2042 credential requirements, as well as a particular focus of preparing teachers for National Board Certification

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program, the student will be able to:

• Prepare professional educators for the classroom.
• Build professional relationships/networks.
• Use a variety of assessments.
• Provide support and Coaching to teacher candidates.
• Understand cross cultural issues as they relate to education.
• Implement state approved standards.
• Model effective research-based strategies.
• Use research in teaching to guide instruction.
• Use technology effectively in the classroom.
• Reflect on teaching and learning.
• Model effective methods for teaching English language learners.

Requirements

Program Requirements
(13 courses; 58.5 quarter units)
There are four different components of coursework:

Component 1 – Preliminary Credential Coursework
(2 courses; 9 quarter units)

Candidates may use two methodology courses completed towards their Preliminary Multiple or Single Subject teaching credential, or complete the two methodology courses that would be required if the candidates wanted to pursue another type of credential (multiple or single subject). Candidates who have taken equivalent courses at another university should submit an e-form course waiver through their Admissions Advisor or Credential Advisor. These courses must be graduate courses; and must not have been utilized in a conferred Masters degree.

Multiple Subject (choose two)
BTE/TED 621B - Reading/Lang. Arts Methods
   (Prerequisites: TED 615 and TED 621A)
BTE/TED 622A - Curriculum and Instruction I
   (Prerequisites: TED 615 and TED 621A)
BTE/TED 622B - K-6 Math and Science
   (Prerequisites: TED 615 and TED 621A)
or
Single Subject (choose two)
BTE/TED 625A - Curriculum Design Sec. Learner
   (Prerequisites: TED 615 and TED 623)
BTE/TED 625B - Instruction and Classroom Management for Secondary and Middle Schools
   (Prerequisites: TED 615 and TED 625A or BTE 625A and TED 623)
BTE/TED 624 - Literacy for Content Areas
   (Prerequisites: TED 615 and TED 623)

Component 2 – District Induction Program
(2 courses; 9 quarter units)

MTE 600 - Demonstrating Effective Teaching and Learning I: Assessment and Portfolio
MTE 601 - Demonstrating Effective Teaching and Learning II: Assessment and Portfolio

Component 3 – SB2042 Clear Coursework
(4 courses; 18 quarter units)

National University’s partnering with a district Induction program may provide the following courses towards a candidate’s SB2042 Clear credential.

EXC 604 - Excep & Diversity in Clsrm
HED 620 - Coordinated School Health Prog
EDT 655 - Issues and Trends in Educational Technology
MAT 650 - Teaching English Learners

Once candidates have completed the district Induction program and the courses from Component 3, they may apply for their Professional Clear teaching credential through their employing agency.

Component 4 – Specialization in Best Practices (744)
(5 courses; 22.5 quarter units)

MAT 670 - Theory Best Practice Teaching
MAT 671 - Applied Best Practice Strategies in Classroom Instruction
MAT 674 - Differentiated Instruction
MAT 675 - Integrating Multimedia
MAT 640 - Applications of Research

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