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Online Master’s in Teaching Curriculum

Curriculum Details

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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