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Designed for career changers and working professionals like you, our flexible program provides the tools and resources needed to thrive in the modern classroom.
PROGRAMS HIGHLIGHTS
- Comprehensive Curriculum: Allowing you to gain practical skills and knowledge to effectively engage students.
- Finish in 18 months or less: Complete the program on a flexible timeline designed to fit your busy schedule.
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MAT Degree Programs
Designed for current or aspiring school leaders, this program prepares Athletic Program Administrators, Athletic Directors, and Athletic Activity Directors. Our courses incorporate curriculum developed by our partner, the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA).
Designed for current general and special education teachers seeking to more effectively work with students on the autism spectrum, this program prepares teachers to advocate for neurodiversity and address the social emotional learning, intensive, and environmental needs of autistic students. Students conduct Action Research in Autism Education.
Designed for every type of teacher to deepen knowledge in a certain focus area or improve instructional strategies, this program gives students the flexibility to complete a degree program that fits specific needs and interests.
Designed for K-12 teachers, this program prepares educators to work with learners whose first language is not English by enhancing knowledge and skills in linguistics, instructional strategies, assessment, culture, school and family engagement, and action research. Iowa teachers may also choose to pursue an ESL endorsement, using the coursework completed in this degree program.
Designed for K-12 teachers, this program prepares educators to more effectively teach literacy by integrating the foundations of the Science of Reading into their practice. Iowa teachers may also choose to pursue a Reading Endorsement, using the coursework completed in this degree program. Students conduct Action Research related to literacy.
Designed for teachers who seek to strengthen skills and knowledge in adolescent development, middle school literacy and curriculum. Iowa teachers may also choose to pursue a Middle Level Endorsement, using the coursework completed in this degree program. Students conduct Action Research related to Middle Level learners and environments.
Designed for elementary or secondary education who seek to deepen their knowledge and practice to more effectively teach students with disabilities. Iowa teachers may also choose to pursue a Special Education Instructional Strategist I or II Endorsement, using the coursework completed in this degree program. Students conduct Action Research in Special Education environments.
Designed for innovative teachers who seek to engage in STEM curriculum and instruction and enhance knowledge and skills in engineering and technological design; earth and space science; statistics; physics; and more. Iowa teachers may also choose to pursue a STEM Endorsement, using the coursework completed in this degree program. Students conduct Action Research in STEM environments.
Designed to prepare K-12 teachers to develop and manage gifted programs, gain skills in gifted curriculum and methods, and understand the unique needs of talented and gifted learners. Iowa teachers may also choose to pursue a TAG Endorsement, using the coursework completed in this degree program. Students conduct Action Research in TAG environments.
Designed for current and aspiring leaders, this program prepares teachers to lead in their districts, buildings, or grade level teams. Students will examine strategies related to leadership models, building community, collaborative communication and ethics for educators.
Iowa Approved Endorsement Options
Adding an endorsement to an Iowa teaching license is a great way to further your professional career as an educator. Endorsements can also be completed as part of a Master of Arts in Teaching, depending on course requirements.
Designed for K-12 teachers, this program prepares educators to work with learners whose first language is not English by enhancing knowledge and skills in linguistics, instructional strategies, assessment, culture, school and family engagement, and action research. Iowa teachers may also choose to pursue a Master of Arts in English as a Second Language , using the coursework completed in this endorsement program.
Designed for elementary or secondary education who seek to deepen their knowledge and practice to more effectively teach students with disabilities. Choose from six endorsement programs to find your best fit. Iowa teachers may also choose to pursue a Master of Arts in Special Education, using the coursework completed in these endorsement programs.
Designed for elementary or secondary education who seek to deepen their knowledge and practice to more effectively teach students with disabilities. Choose from six endorsement programs to find your best fit. Iowa teachers may also choose to pursue a Master of Arts in Special Education, using the coursework completed in these endorsement programs.
Designed for elementary or secondary education who seek to deepen their knowledge and practice to more effectively teach students with disabilities. Choose from six endorsement programs to find your best fit. Iowa teachers may also choose to pursue a Master of Arts in Special Education, using the coursework completed in these endorsement programs.
Designed for elementary or secondary education who seek to deepen their knowledge and practice to more effectively teach students with disabilities. Choose from six endorsement programs to find your best fit. Iowa teachers may also choose to pursue a Master of Arts in Special Education, using the coursework completed in these endorsement programs.
Choose between two different specialized reading endorsements. These programs prepare educators to more effectively teach literacy by integrating the foundations of the Science of Reading into their practice. Iowa teachers may also choose to pursue a Master of Arts in Teaching Literacy degree, using the coursework completed in these endorsement program.
Choose between two different specialized reading endorsements. These programs prepare educators to more effectively teach literacy by integrating the foundations of the Science of Reading into their practice. Iowa teachers may also choose to pursue a Master of Arts in Teaching Literacy degree, using the coursework completed in these endorsement program.
Designed to prepare K-12 teachers to develop and manage gifted programs, gain skills in gifted curriculum and methods, and understand the unique needs of talented and gifted learners. Iowa teachers may also choose to pursue a Master of Arts in TAG, using the coursework completed in this endorsement program.
Designed for elementary or secondary education who seek to deepen their knowledge and practice to more effectively teach students with disabilities. Choose from six endorsement programs to find your best fit. Iowa teachers may also choose to pursue a Master of Arts in Special Education, using the coursework completed in these endorsement programs.
Designed for teachers who seek to strengthen skills and knowledge in adolescent development, middle school literacy and curriculum. Iowa teachers may also choose to pursue a Master of Arts in Middle Level Education, using the coursework completed in this endorsement program.
Designed for innovative teachers who seek to engage in STEM curriculum and instruction and enhance knowledge and skills in engineering and technological design; earth and space science; statistics; physics; and more. Iowa teachers may also choose to pursue a Master of Arts in STEM Education, using the coursework completed in this endorsement program.
Designed for innovative teachers who seek to engage in STEM curriculum and instruction and enhance knowledge and skills in engineering and technological design; earth and space science; statistics; physics; and more. Iowa teachers may also choose to pursue a Master of Arts in STEM Education, using the coursework completed in this endorsement program.
Designed for elementary or secondary education who seek to deepen their knowledge and practice to more effectively teach students with disabilities. Choose from six endorsement programs to find your best fit. Iowa teachers may also choose to pursue a Master of Arts in Special Education, using the coursework completed in these endorsement programs.
PROGRAM DETAILS
- $349/credit
- 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.
- A bachelor’s degree from a college or university accredited by an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education.
- 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.
- Complete an application to our program.
- 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.
- Submission of a resume and three references.
- MAT: Secondary Education and Elementary Education applicants should have at least 75% of the endorsement content completed for admission.
- Successful applicants will also complete an interview with the faculty from the Sharon Walker School of Education.
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:
Federal Graduate/Professional PLUS Loans
Federal low-interest subsidized and unsubsidized loans
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
Contact Us
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Sharon Walker School of Education
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