Master of Arts in Education (Wisconsin) - Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
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M.A. in Education (Wisconsin)

Program Overview

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).

Saint Mary’s M.A. in Education (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
  • Small class size, a cohort of 10 to 15 other educators
  • Weekend and summer classes
  • 20-year track record - Saint Mary’s has been offering the Master of Arts in Education (Wisconsin) for nearly 20 years

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 or contact Bud Paape at 866-437-2788, ext. 189 or bpaape@smumn.edu.


Admission Contact: Sarah Fisher - (612) 728- 5122 or (866) 437-2788
 Course Information

    Degree Requirements

    Required Courses
    Independent Study Courses
    18 credits
    14 credits
     

    Total:
    32 credits
     

    Required Courses: 18 cr.

    EDUW690
    EDUW691
    EDUW692
    EDUW693
    EDUW694
    EDUW695
    EDUW696
    The Process of Education
    Professional Skills Development
    Portfolio Design
    Instructional Design and Assessment
    The Classroom Environment
    Ethics and Issues in Education
    Portfolio Production and Presentation
    1 credit
    3 credits
    3 credits
    4 credits
    3 credits
    2 credits
    2 credits
     

    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 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.

    Click on the courses below to expand their descriptions.

  • EDUW690 The Process of Education (1)
  • EDUW691 Professional Skills Development (3)
  • EDUW692 Portfolio Design (3)
  • EDUW693 Instructional Design and Assessment (4)
  • EDUW694 The Classroom Environment (3)
  • EDUW695 Ethics and Issues in Education (2)
  • EDUW696 Portfolio Production and Presentation (2)


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