M.A. in Education (Wisconsin)
True to Saint Mary's Lasallian tradition of bringing education opportunities to areas where they are needed, for nearly 20 years we have made our Master of Arts in Education available in Wisconsin. This program encourages the integration of personal and professional experiences. The capstone activity is the preparation and presentation of a comprehensive portfolio that may serve as a beginning for teachers seeking their Wisconsin Master Teacher license. This program is approved by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI).
Check out Saint Mary’s M.A. in Education (for Wisconsin):
- Prepares you to apply for Wisconsin’s Master Educator License
- Practitioner-centered program, offered close to work and home
- Complete within 2 years (most), but you can take up to 5 years
- Track record. Saint Mary’s has been offering the Master of Arts in Education (Wisconsin) for nearly 20 years
- Small class size, a cohort of 10 to 15 other educators
- Weekend and summer classes
Admissions Contact
Sarah Fisher
(612) 728-5122
Admissions
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota
Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs
2500 Park Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55404
tc-admission@smumn.edu (Letters of Reference, Resume and Personal statement can be sent via email to this address.)
Phone: Toll Free at (866) 437-2788 or (612)728-5100
For Norda Students
Norda, Inc. provides programs for prospective and practicing teachers and education administrators to help them achieve professional goals and better serve the students of Wisconsin. Those programs include certification programs for new teachers and administrators and mentoring and professional development for practicing teachers and administrators.
Norda, Inc. has a cooperative relationship with Saint Mary’s University. Some credits earned through Norda, Inc. can be applied toward the Saint Mary's M.A. in Education (Wisconsin) program.
For more information on Norda, Inc., see their website at www.projectteaching.com or contact Bud Paape at 866-437-2788, ext. 189 or bpaape@smumn.edu.
| Required Courses | 18 cr. |
| Independent Study Courses | 14 cr. |
| Total | 32 cr. |
Independent Study Courses
The academic year consists of three semesters, and each semester students enroll for required courses and/or independent study courses. Independent study courses consist of learning experiences through courses from Saint Mary’s University, courses from other regionally accredited institutions, or action research. The number of credits per independent study course is based on the amount and depth of work to be completed.
Portfolio
During the program, students develop comprehensive portfolios addressing the 10 Wisconsin State Teaching Standards and present the portfolio to a panel of professionals as their culminating activity.
EDUW690 The Process of Education (1)This course provides a comprehensive overview to the Master of Arts in Education Program/Wisconsin. Course content includes the philosophy and design of the graduate program, the structure of learning, and the expectations for graduate level work. Delineating and evaluating, using graduate level resources, and identifying professional and personal goals are also addressed. This course is a prerequisite for all other courses.
EDUW691 Professional Skills Development (3)This course provides information and structure to produce professional level writing using APA style and to use the computer as an efficient tool for completing assignments, deriving information, and communicating with others. Ethical issues in communication and research are investigated.
EDUW692 Portfolio Design (3)This course is an overview for the development of the capstone product – a comprehensive portfolio demonstrating proficient teaching based on the Wisconsin State Teaching Standards. A specific area of study is identified as the primary focus of the portfolio. The course supports the Wisconsin State Teaching Licensure portfolio document and may be helpful for teachers who wish to complete either the Wisconsin Master Teacher or the National Board Teacher certification.
EDUW693 Instructional Design and Assessment (4)This course presents an overview of the acquisition and delivery of instructional design including the development of curriculum for diverse learners. Authentic assessment approaches are developed to align with the curricular focus. This includes, but is not limited to, developing differentiated lesson plans, choosing developmentally appropriate activities, aligning curricular focus with the Wisconsin State Standards, connecting curricula across content areas, developing and using authentic as well as standardized assessment.
EDUW694 The Classroom Environment (3)This course presents the current approaches to non-curricular classroom issues including brain-based learning research; normalizing difficult behaviors; medical, social and emotional concerns; safety; and stress levels for students and staff. Improving communications among teachers, parents, students and support staff is addressed.
EDUW695 Ethics and Issues in Education (2)Ethical behavior and decision making in an educational environment are the focus of this course. Law-related ethical theory and moral principles are identified. The distinction between ethics and values, preference and culture norms is examined.
EDUW696 Portfolio Production and Presentation (2)A comprehensive portfolio is prepared for presentation to a panel of professionals as the capstone project for this Master’s program. The portfolio includes evidence that all of the 10 Wisconsin State Teaching Standards have been met. As part of the portfolio, evidence is also presented that demonstrates improvement in student learning within their classrooms.
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