Online Master’s in Teaching Curriculum
Curriculum Details
- 12-16 courses
- 30-42 credits
- 8-week course duration
The online master’s in teaching program from Shenandoah University requires you to complete a total of 12-16 courses in eight-week terms. Through an accelerated online format, you can gain the credential to transition from provisional licensure to a full professional teaching license and become an impactful teacher for diverse students in 16-24 months.
The Master of Arts in Teaching degree program follows a curriculum that is aligned with Virginia teaching licensure requirements and accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Choose from three career-focused concentrations that deliver the credentials you need to succeed in your chosen area of teaching.
Online Master’s in Teaching Concentration Options
Elementary Education (PreK-6) Concentration
Credits
These are the required foundation courses for Elementary Education. View all course descriptions.
- PSYP 510: Human Growth and Learning – 3 credits
- EDU 510: The Teaching Profession – 3 credits
- EDU 633: Integrated Language Arts – 3 credits
- EDU 584: Classroom Management / School Climate – 3 credits
- RDG 523: Foundations of Literacy – 3 credits
These are the required methods courses for Elementary Education. View all course descriptions.
- SED 565: Foundations of Special Education – 3 credits
- EDU 536: Science Methods – 3 credits
- EDU 561: Methods of Teaching Social Studies – 3 credits
- EDU 563: Methods of Math – 3 credits
- EDU 639: Assessment of and for Learning (Pre K–6) – 3 credits
- EDU 648: Curriculum and Instruction in Elementary Schools – 3 credits
These are the required supervised teaching & capstone courses for Elementary Education. View all course descriptions.
- EDU 610: Management & Mentorship I – 1.5 credits
- EDU 611: Management & Mentorship II – 1.5 credits
- EDU 615: Management & Mentorship III – 1.5 credits
- EDU 616: Management & Mentorship IV – 1.5 credits
- EDU 647: Capstone Seminar Projects in Curriculum and Instruction – 3 credits
Middle Education (6-8) Concentration
Credits
These are the required foundation courses for Middle Education. View all course descriptions.
- PSYP 510: Human Growth and Learning – 3 credits
- EDU 510: The Teaching Profession – 3 credits
- EDU 633: Integrated Language Arts – 3 credits
- EDU 584: Classroom Management / School Climate – 3 credits
- RDG 635: Literacy in the Content Areas – 3 credits
These are the required methods courses for Middle Education. View all course descriptions.
- SED 565: Foundations of Special Education – 3 credits
- EDU 640: Assessment of and for Learning (Middle/Secondary) – 3 credits
- EDU 649: Curriculum and Instruction (Middle/Secondary) – 3 credits
Methods Elective (select one)
- EDU 536: Science Methods – 3 credits
- EDU 561: Methods of Teaching Social Studies – 3 credits
- EDU 563: Methods of Math – 3 credits
These are the required Supervised Teaching & Capstone courses for Middle Education. View all course descriptions.
- EDU 610: Management & Mentorship I – 1.5 credits
- EDU 611: Management & Mentorship II – 1.5 credits
- EDU 615: Management & Mentorship III – 1.5 credits
- EDU 616: Management & Mentorship IV – 1.5 credits
- EDU 647: Capstone Seminar Projects in Curriculum and Instruction – 3 credits
Secondary Education (6-12) Concentration
Credits
These are the required foundation courses for Secondary Education. View all course descriptions.
- PSYP 510 Human Growth and Learning – 3 credits
- EDU 510: The Teaching Profession – 3 credits
- EDU 584: Classroom Management / School Climate – 3 credits
- RDG 635 Literacy in the Content Areas – 3 credits
These are the required methods courses for Secondary Education. View all course descriptions.
- SED 565: Foundations of Special Education – 3 credits
- EDU 640: Assessment of and for Learning (Middle/Secondary) – 3 credits
- EDU 649: Curriculum and Instruction (Middle/Secondary) – 3 credits
These are the required supervised teaching & capstone courses for Secondary Education. View all course descriptions.
- EDU 610: Management & Mentorship I – 1.5 credits
- EDU 611: Management & Mentorship II – 1.5 credits
- EDU 615: Management & Mentorship III – 1.5 credits
- EDU 616: Management & Mentorship IV – 1.5 credits
- EDU 647: Capstone Seminar Projects in Curriculum and Instruction – 3 credits
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