Thank You – MAT Initial Licensure

THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST

Thank you for taking the time to submit a Graduate Education interest form. We have your contact information and we will be in touch soon.

You can learn more about each program below.

MASTER’S INITIAL LICENSURE PROGRAMS

Elementary Education

Use your existing bachelor’s degree in any field to become an elementary teacher in grades K-6 and earn an Iowa Initial Teaching License.

Secondary Education

Morningside’s Teacher Intern Program is 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, Math, Business, Music, etc.)

Special Education

This program prepares new special education teachers. Use your existing bachelor’s degree in any field to become a teacher for students with behavior disorders and learning disabilities, or for students with severe intellectual disabilities.

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Kelly Chaney

Dean of the Sharon Walker School of Education

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Joan Shaputis

Director of Operations & Recommending Official

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Kendall Saunders

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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Contact Graduate Education Admissions

Questions? We’d love to help. Contact us today.

712-274-5375
mba@morningside.edu

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