Master of Arts in Education

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Master of Arts in Education

The Master of Arts in Education degree at the University of Mobile offers graduate programs leading to Class A certification in Early Childhood Education and/or Elementary Education. Students may choose to combine the Early Childhood and Elementary Education programs for dual certification. Current B level teacher certification in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education or both is required to participate in the traditional MA in Education.

The Master of Arts in Education is offered online (1 semester = 16 weeks). This program provides you with:

Convenient course offerings that allow you to begin classes at any time (Fall, Spring or Summer).
Concierge Model with your personal Success Coach to support your journey.
Easy access to faculty members with small class sizes.

Admission Requirements

This master’s degree is designed for students who hold a current B level teacher certification in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education or both. The GRE or MAT entrance exam is NOT required.

To be eligible to apply for this Master’s Degree the following is required:

Bachelor’s Degree from a Regionally or Nationally accredited institution (required when applying to UM)
Bachelor’s Degree posted transcript GPA must be a 2.75 or higher (required when applying to UM)
TWO (2) Official Transcripts from ALL institutions attended (required before end of 1st semester)

To be Unconditionally Admitted to the School of Education Master’s program the following must be completed:

Fingerprint Clearance (required 1st Semester and before observing in any classroom)
Purchase Graduate Teacher Education Handbook from the UM Bookstore (required 1st semester)

Note: Students seeking readmission to the School of Education Master’s program must be eligible to register for coursework offered during the semester for which they apply in order to be considered.

Major Courses

COURSE CODE	COURSE NAME	CREDIT HOURS
TE 508	Instructional Technologies for the Early Childhood and Elementary Classroom	3
TE 509	Strategies for the Inclusive Classroom	3
TE 510	Curriculum Development	3
TE 511	Contemporary Issues in Teaching	3
TE 517	History of Education	3
TE 519	The Law and the Schools	3
TE 520	Evaluation and Research in Education	3
TE 597	Evaluation of Teaching and Learning	3
	Total:	24

Early Childhood Track

Elementary Track

Dual Early Childhood & Elementary Track

Tuition & Fees

CE 501	Effective Practices in Early Childhood Education	3
CE 503	Issues in Early Childhood Education	3
CE 599	Practicum in Early Childhood Education	3
EE 560	Readings in Selected Areas of Education	3
	Total:	12

EE 521	Reading in the Content Areas	3
EE 535	Literature for Young Readers	3
EE 560	Readings in Selected Areas of Education	3
EE 599	Practicum in Elementary Education	3
	Total:	12

CE 501	Effective Practices in Early Childhood Education	3
CE 503	Issues in Early Childhood Education	3
CE 599	Practicum in Early Childhood Education OR	3
EE 599	Practicum in Elementary Education
EE 516	Diagnostic and Prescriptive Teaching	3
EE 521	Reading in the Content Areas	3
EE 560	Readings in Selected Areas of Education	3
	Total:	18

Fees
Technology fee (Fall & Spring)	$100
Technology fee (Summer)	$50
Parking and transportation fee (Fall, Spring, & Summer)	$60