Elementary and Special Education

Master of Arts in Teaching

The 36 credit HYFLEX Master of Arts in Teaching program is an 17-month hybrid, weekend model.

The 36 credit HYFLEX Master of Arts in Teaching program is a 17-month hybrid, weekend model. Cohorts meet in-person (classroom-live) or virtual (online-live) four weekends per semester and complete online coursework weekly. Candidates complete a 30-hour practicum during semesters 1–3. In the fourth and final semester, candidates will complete full time student teaching during a K-12 semester, approximately 18-20 weeks.

Hyflex model is a flexible learning environment that allows the candidate the option to attend either in-person or virtually each weekend. All in-person (classroom-live) classes are held on the Carroll University campus and virtual (online-live) is supported by our video communication service provider. Weekend classes are on Fridays from 5–9 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m.– 4:30 p.m.
 

course sequence

Semester 1 | Equity and Inclusion | 9 credits
  • Field Experience I: Requires 30 hour field placement. (EDU503: Lab)
  • EDU503: Constructivist Education (3 credits)
  • EDU509: Creating Inclusive Learning Environments (3 credits)
  • EDU561: Inclusive Education (3 credits)
Semester 2 | Methods I | 9 credits
  • Field Experience II: Special Education: Requires 30 hour field placement. (EDU 502: Lab)
  • EDU 523: Literacy Methods I: Early Childhood - Middle Childhood (3 credits)
  • EDU 502: Critically Conscious Education (3 credits)
  • EDU530: Diagnostic Assessment and Evaluation in Cross Categorical Special Education (3 credits)
Semester 3 | Methods II | 9 credits
  • Field Experience III: Requires 30 hour field placement. (EDU526: Lab)
  • Required to complete PE/Health and Arts Integration online modules.
  • EDU524: Literacy II: Middle-Childhood-Early Adolescence (3 credits)
  • EDU526: Mathematics in the Elementary/Middle School Classroom (3 credits)
  • EDU 572 Methods in Cross Categorical Special Education (3 credits)
Semester 4 | Student Teaching Semester | 9 credits
  • Requires full time student teaching (40 hours for 18 weeks, EDU659: Lab)
  • EDU564: Collaboration for Academic, Career, and Social Development for Students with Disabilities (3 credits)
  • EDU525: Science and Social Studies Methods in the Elementary/Middle School Classroom (3 credits)
  • EDU659: Student Teaching Seminar (3 credits)

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