MASTER OF ARTS in EDUCATION
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.
- 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)
- 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.
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Elem/Early Childhood Education, per credit hour | $460 |
| Fees | |
| Technology fee (Fall & Spring)Â | $100 |
| Technology fee (Summer)Â | $50 |
| Parking and transportation fee (Fall, Spring, & Summer)Â | $60 |
Course fees may apply. See 2018-19 Graduate Tuition and Fee Listing for more information.