Master of Arts in Teaching and Foundations
The MA in Teaching and Foundations is an advanced professional degree for experienced educational professionals and community educators who wish to deepen and expand their knowledge of teaching and learning in a socio-cultural context. Candidates for this degree may select from several possible cluster/concentrations, including: Curriculum Studies; Literacy, Language, and Culture; and Integrating Technologies.
The following requirements are planned with approval of a faculty advisor:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Foundational Core Requirements | ||
| Select one course in each of the following foundational areas: | 18 | |
Philosophical Foundations | ||
Social Foundations | ||
Multicultural Foundations | ||
Curriculum Foundations | ||
Technology Foundations | ||
Learning and Development Foundations | ||
| Concentration Courses | ||
| Select one concentration/cluster of four courses from the following: | 12 | |
Curriculum Studies | ||
Individualized Concentration/Clusters | ||
Integrating Technologies | ||
Literacy, Language, and Culture | ||
| Integrative Inquiry/Advocacy Sequence | ||
| EDUC 6552 | Research for Action and Advocacy in School and Community Settings | 3 |
| EDUC 6999 | Capstone: Educating for Social Responsibility and Civic Engagement | 3 |
| Total Credits | 36 | |