PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Teachers are in demand and valued in the State of Iowa. Morningside is fortunate to offer one of the only programs in the state that allows you to use your existing bachelor’s degree in an endorsable area (ie. Biology, English, family and consumer science) to become a teacher in an Iowa middle or high school in less than two years. This is a great option for anyone looking for a career change and wishing to help shape the future by becoming an educator.
Program Details
CREDITS
35
COST PER CREDIT
$660
COURSES
Classes are online with face-to-face class two Saturdays in the fall.
EDTE 501 Initial Licensure Orientation
EDTE 502 Principles of Education
EDTE 512 Inclusive Environments
EDTE 520 Foundations of Clinical Practice
EDTE 540 Secondary Instructional Strategies
EDTE 541 Secondary Field Experience I
EDTE 550 Methods and Management of Secondary Education
EDTE 551 Secondary Field Experience II
EDTE 588 Preservice Teacher Internship Seminar
EDTE 603 Secondary Education Literacy Strategies
EDTE 632 Educational Research for Teachers
Classes are online with occasional zoom or face-to-face class meetings.
EDTE 590 Teacher Internship Seminar I
EDTE 592 Teacher Internship Seminar II
EDTE 634 Classroom Action Research I
EDTE 636 Classroom Action Research II
Additional Program Details
Admission Requirements
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A bachelor’s degree from a college or university accredited by an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the United State Department of Education.
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A minimum GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale is required for admission. If an applicant does not have a 2.75 cumulative GPA, the last 60 hours of coursework completed will be considered under the same requirements.
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Complete an application to our program.
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We accept official electronic transcripts emailed to soe@morningside.edu directly from either an institution, (i.e., Registrar’s Office), or from an established third-party provider.
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Submission of a resume and three references.
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MAT: Secondary Education and Elementary Education applicants should have at least 75% of the endorsement content completed for admission.
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Successful applicants will also complete an interview with the faculty from the Sharon Walker School of Education.
FINANCIAL AID
There is a $150 non-refundable clinical course fee (required for some endorsement programs) and a $150 graduation fee (a one-time fee for degree programs) and a one-time Graduate Orientation Course fee of $230.
Teach Grants
Students seeking a master’s degree in education may be eligible for a federal TEACH grant.
Other Aid
Students enrolled in at least five (5) credit hours per term may be eligible for the following:
Additional information may be found online at the following websites:
- FFEL and Direct Stafford Loan Cancellation for Teachers (up to $5,000 or $17,500) and/or Federal Perkins Loan Teacher Cancellation (up to 100%)
- Teach Iowa Scholar Program
- Federal TEACH Grant (Loan) Program
Professional Licensure Disclosure
Degree or endorsement programs offered by the Sharon Walker School of Education at Morningside University that prepare students for licensure as educators are designed to meet the licensure standards set by the Iowa Department of Education.
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION CONTACTS
Kendall Saunders
Administrative Assistant
I love working at Morningside because of the dynamic environment, diverse interactions, and sense of purpose it offers. It is fulfilling and rewarding to be able to assist students, faculty, and staff to contribute to the university’s success.
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Morningside University
Sharon Walker School of Education
1501 Morningside Avenue
Sioux City, IA 51106
