Overview
MASTER OF EDUCATION IN TEACHING (CURRENTLY OFFERED IN OFFSITE COHORTS ONLY)
(750-719-744)
The Master of Education degree is designed for practicing teachers who are currently working in a school district to complete their Induction program. National University is able to partner with districts to combine a teacher's work in the Induction program with the university requirements for a master's degree. This program works to combine the work completed in the Preliminary teaching credential, the district Induction program, the Professional Clear SB2042 credential requirements, as well as a particular focus of preparing teachers for National Board Certification.
Requirements
Program Requirements
(13 courses, 58.5 quarter units)
There are four different components of coursework:
Component 1–Preliminary Credential Coursework
(2 courses, 9 quarter units)
A candidate may use two of their methodology courses completed towards their Preliminary Multiple or Single Subject teaching credential, or complete the two methodology courses that would be required if the candidate wanted to pursue another type of credential (multiple or single subject). Candidates who have taken equivalent courses at another university should submit a course equivalency request with their Admissions Advisor or Credential Advisor. These courses must be graduate courses, and must not have been counted towards another master's degree.
Multiple Subject (choose two)
BTE/TED 621B Reading and Language Arts Methods for the
Elementary School
BTE/TED 622A Curriculum and Instruction I: History, Social
Science, Physical Education, Visual and
Performing Arts
BTE/TED 622B Curriculum and Instruction II: Mathematics and
Science
or
Single Subject (choose two)
BTE/TED 625A Curriculum and Development for Secondary and
Middle Schools
BTE/TED 625B Instruction and Classroom Management for
Secondary and Middle Schools
BTE/TED 624 Reading in the Content Areas in Secondary and
Middle-Level Classrooms
Component 2–District Induction Program
(2 courses, 9 quarter units)
MTE 600 Demonstrating Effective Teaching and Learning I: Assessment and Portfolio
MTE 601 Demonstrating Effective Teaching and Learning II: Assessment and Portfolio
Component 3–SB2042 Professional Clear Coursework
(4 courses, 18 quarter units)
National University partnering with a district induction program may provide the following courses towards a candidate's SB2042 Professional Clear credential.
EXC 604 Exceptionality and Diversity in the Classroom
HED 620 Comprehensive School Health Programs
EDT 655 Issues and Trends in Educational Technology
MAT 650 Teaching English Language Learners
Once the candidate has completed the district Induction program and the courses from Component 3, they may apply for their Professional Clear teaching credential through their employing agency.
Component 4–Specialization in Best Practices
(744)
(5 courses, 22.5 quarter units)
MAT 670 The Theory of Research-Based Best Practice Instruction
MAT 671 Applied Best Practice Strategies in Classroom Instruction
MAT 672 Integrating Multimedia-Interactive Technology in Best Practice Instruction
MAT 673 Differentiated Instruction and Target Teaching
MAT 640 Applications of Research for the Art of Teaching