这个为期18个月的计划为候选人提供了从幼儿园到6年级的初步执照，从而为他们作为小学课堂教师的职业做好了准备。该程序设置为同类群组模型，您可以在其中将所有班级作为一个团队。每年一月开始一个新的队列。
The Master of Arts in Teaching with a concentration in Elementary Education program prepares candidates for a career as an elementary classroom teacher with an initial license in Kindergarten through 6th grade. The program is set up as a cohort model in which you take all of your classes as a team.<br><br>This program is designed for people who have a Bachelor's Degree in another discipline other than education.<br><br>Our teaching candidates come from a wide variety of educational backgrounds including communication, business, psychology, political science, etc., as well as a wide variety of careers in retail, engineering, social work, homemakers, etc. The common denominator is a strong interest to teach young students and to have a direct impact on the lives of others.<br><br>PROGRAM DISTINCTIONS<br>Cohort based/team approach<br>Supportive and knowledgeable faculty<br>Teaching methods for all content areas, literacy, math, science, and social studies<br>Research-based methodologies<br>Partnerships with area schools<br>Collaborating with practicing teachers