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| Our Programs
| Elementary
Education |
- Master
of Arts
- This
program is designed to prepare master's degree candidates
in elementary education to serve as team leaders,
grade level or subject area supervisors, curriculum
consultants, or master teachers.
- Master
of Arts in Developmental Reading
- This
degree program prepares graduate students for positions
as reading specialists in kindergarten and grades
1-12. The course work required develops the skills,
knowledge, and competencies needed for supervisory,
curricular, and remedial teaching positions in reading.
The program also builds a background in reading for
students who want to specialize further in the area
and eventually to teach and/or conduct research in
a college or university. Successful completion of
this program, combined with one year of successful
teaching experience that includes the teaching of
reading as a significant part of the responsibility,
qualifies the student for licensure as a reading specialist.
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- Doctor
of Philosophy
- The
doctoral program in elementary education prepares
students for college and university teaching and research
positions in elementary education, and for research,
curriculum, supervisory, or administrative positions
in public school systems and governmental education
agencies.
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| Language, Literacy, and Culture |
Doctor of Philosophy
The Doctor of Philosophy in language, literacy, and culture
brings together scholarly traditions and contemporary theory
in literacy and cultural studies. Course work provides both
a broad background in relevant theoretic and research literature
and opportunities to conduct original studies that explore the
nature of literacy practices both in and out of school.
Graduates find employment in university and college
teaching, research, curriculum development, and administration
of literacy programs.
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| Secondary
Education |
The
Department of Teaching and Learning offers, or
jointly administers with departments in the College
of Liberal Arts, advanced degree programs in the following
fields of professional interest: art education, curriculum and supervision, developmental
reading, English education, foreign language education,
mathematics education, music education, science education, and social studies education.
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| Art
Education |
- Master
of Arts
- The
M.A. program in art education is administered by the
School of Art and Art History in cooperation with
the College of Education. Students make application
for admission to the School of Art and Art History.
The purpose of the program is to prepare highly qualified
teachers of art for elementary and secondary schools
and community colleges. The strong academic emphasis
of this program assists teachers who are themselves
creative artists to become highly literate in the
history and language of art.
- Doctor
of Philosophy
- The
doctoral program in art education is administered
by the College of Education with the cooperation of
the School of Art and Art History. Students make application
for admission to the College of Education. The program
prepares college teachers and researchers in art education
and supervisors of art in state departments of education
and school systems. It also provides students with
an opportunity to continue inquiry and creative work
in art history and in studio.
For
more information visit the Art Education Website
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Curriculum
and Supervision |
- Master
of Arts
- The
M.A. program in curriculum and supervision prepares teachers and administrators for positions
as consultants, directors, and coordinators in curriculum development.
- Doctor
of Philosophy
- The
Ph.D. program in curriculum and supervision is administered
by the College of Education. It prepares students
for leadership positions in curriculum
for elementary, middle, and secondary schools, state departments, intermediate
systems, and college teaching
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English
Education |
- Master
of Arts
- The
Master of Arts program in English education is intended for experienced teachers of English. It provides opportunities for professional development and preparation for department chairs, supervisors of English, and curriculum specialists for secondary schools. Application should be made to the College of Education.
- Master
of Arts in Teaching
- The
Master of Arts in Teaching in English education is designed for students who have an undergraduate degree in English and few or no professional education courses. Successful completion of the program enables students to receive a credential to teach English in secondary schools.
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more information visit English
Education Program site.
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| Foreign
Language and ESL Education |
- Master
of Arts in Teaching
- The
M.A.T. program in foreign and second languages education
is designed for superior liberal arts graduates who
have had few or no professional education courses.
Successful completion of the program leads to secondary
school teacher licensure.
- Master
of Arts
- This
degree is appropriate for persons who would like to
pursue a foreign language specialization in teaching
(kindergarten through college) or in related fields
(e.g., language laboratory directors, instructional
materials designers, or evaluation specialists). It
also offers enrichment in foreign language pedagogical
knowledge for the practicing teacher. The degree gives
the candidate the opportunity to design a program
with a special focus.
- Doctor
of Philosophy
- The
doctoral program is for superior students wishing
to prepare for positions in academia, government,
or the private sector where an in-depth knowledge
of foreign language educational issues and research
is required.
For
more information visit the Foreign
Language and ESL Education Program site.
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Mathematics
Education |
- Master
of Arts
- The
M.A. program in mathematics education provides students
with advanced specialization in mathematics and education
as a better foundation for teaching at the secondary
level.
- Master
of Science in Mathematics with Education Option
- This
program prepares certified teachers with advanced
specialization in mathematics and mathematics education.
It is especially recommended for teachers considering
work for the Ph.D. in mathematics education. The program
is administered by the Department of Mathematics and
application is made to that department.
- Doctor
of Philosophy
- The
Ph.D. program in mathematics education prepares supervisors,
teacher education personnel, community college personnel,
and researchers in mathematics education. It is administered
by the College of Education.
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| Music
Education |
These
programs are administered by the School of Music in
cooperation with the College of Education. Application
is made to the School of Music.
Master of Arts
The M.A. program in
music education provides students with
deeper insights
into music, the theory and practice of
music education,
and the role of music in the school
curriculum. The
degree program may be taken with or
without thesis.
Doctor of Philosophy
The Ph.D. program in
music education prepares students
for teaching, research,
or administration in colleges
(teachers of music education
classes and activities; band,
chorus, and orchestra
directors; and administrators of
music departments
and schools of music) and public schools
(music supervisors,
research and curriculum consultants,
and directors
of city or district school music programs).
For
more information on graduate degrees in Music Education
visit Music
Education site. |
| Science
Education |
- Master
of Arts in Teaching
- The
M.A.T. degree program in Science Education is designed
for students who have an undergraduate degree in one
of the sciences and few or no professional education
courses. Successful completion of the program and
fulfillment of the course work in science required
by an endorsement program qualifies the student for
an Iowa secondary teaching certificate. The program
is administered by the College of Education.
- Master
of Science
- The
M.S. degree in science education is designed for students
who want to pursue advanced science education specialization
in teaching (kindergarten through college) or in related
fields such as medical education, museum programs,
and textbook editing . It is offered with or without
thesis. The program is administered by the College
of Education.
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- Doctor
of Philosophy
- The
Ph.D. program in science education is appropriate
for qualified candidates who aspire to college and
university positions as science educators; major supervisory
posts in national, state, and local systems; teaching
positions in the sciences at small liberal arts colleges;
positions as instructors of general education science
courses and areas at major colleges; positions as
research directors in science education; and positions
in medical education. The program is administered
by the College of Education.
For
more information visit the Science
Education site.
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| Social
Studies Education |
- Master
of Arts
- The
M.A. program in social studies education provides
an opportunity for interdisciplinary work in history,
social science, or related areas for classroom teachers,
high school department chairs, and supervisors, as
well as others interested in acquiring greater competence
in history and the social sciences and greater proficiency
in teaching and supervision. Students may choose from
two programs. Program A provides an opportunity for
interdisciplinary work in history, social science,
or related are as for classroom teachers or others
interested in acquiring greater competence in their
subject matter area. Program B is for individuals
who have their bachelor's degree in history or social
sciences and wish to obtain a teaching certificate
in the process of completing the master's degree.
- Doctor
of Philosophy
- The
doctoral program in social studies education prepares
secondary department chairs, supervisors, curriculum
directors, teacher education personnel, and college
instructors in the social sciences and pedagogy. The
program is administered by the College of Education.
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| Special
Education |
Special education programs are offered in K-6 and 7-12 Instructional Strategist I:Mild/Moderate, and K-12 Instructional Stategist II:BD/LD. These programs are designed to prepare graduates for positions in public schools, local graduates for positions in public schools, local and state education agencies, clinical settings, and institutions of higher education. All teacher licensure/certification programs are approved by the Iowa Department of Education.
Master
of Arts
The
M.A. program in special education prepares individuals
to
deliver appropriate levels of service to students
with disabilities
at the elementary and
secondary levels in either public or
private settings.
Applicants may request admission for the
purpose of
obtaining special education licensure without
also completing an M.A. degree. Students who do not seek
licensure may be admitted selectively to the M.A.
program.
The following program specializations are available: K-6 and
7-12 Strategist I:Mild/Moderate and Instructional
Strategist II:Behavior Disorders/Learning Disabilities (K-12).
- Education
Specialist in Special Education Administration
- The
Ed.S. in special education administration is offered
jointly with the Division of Planning, Policy, and
Leadership Studies. Its primary objective is to provide
sufficient training and experience to enable graduates
to obtain entry-level positions in administration.
The career focus of the program is on middle management
positions such as supervisors and assistant directors.
Successful completion of the program qualifies students
for licensure in Iowa to serve as directors of special
education (State of Iowa Endorsement 239) and for
licensure in general school administration (State
of Iowa Endorsement 171).
- Doctor
of Philosophy
- The
Ph.D. program in special education prepares students
for positions in higher education research and teaching,
and/or curriculum, supervisory, research, and administrative
positions in state and local education agencies. The
program permits students to study and practice extensively
in their area of interest in special education.
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