Master of Arts in Education/Elementary Teacher Education

Program Description

The Master of Arts in Education/Elementary Teacher Education (MAED/TED-E) is a graduate degree program preparing candidates for teacher licensure. The guiding philosophy of the MAED/TED-E program is to provide the adult student, who already has a degree in a discipline other than education, with the skills and knowledge that will allow them to become a competent and effective educator. This program focuses on elementary student learning by improving the educator's responsibility for that learning. Each student/applicant is responsible for checking with his/her state Department of Education and/or school district to determine specific credentialing requirements. This program is not available in all states, so please check with a University of Phoenix Admissions Counselor.

*Program availability is based upon student demand. Some programs may not commence until there is sufficient enrollment.

Program Requirements

Course ID	Course Title
MAT500	MAT500 Credits: *
MAT505	Child and Adolescent Development This course explores the range of issues related to human development from birth through age 18. The focus of the course is on defining the various stages as they impact instructional practice and decisions in a K-12 environment. Emotional, intellectual, physiological, social, and cultural factors are discussed. Peer and family influences, along with issues related to media themes and gender bias, are examined. Credits: 3 Full Course Description
MAT510	MAT510 Credits: *
MAT511	MAT511 Credits: 1 Prerequisites: MAT500, MAT505 Full Course Description
MAT520	The Diverse Classroom This course focuses on differentiated methods and techniques used for the identification, assessment, and instruction of academically diverse populations, including culturally and linguistically diverse students, students who are gifted and talented, and students with mild to moderate disabilities. Historical perspectives and information related to current policies and practices are examined. Credits: 3 Full Course Description
MAT523	MAT523 Credits: *
MAT524	MAT524 Credits: * Prerequisites: MAT523
MAT530	Curriculum Constructs and Assessment: Reading and Language Arts This course focuses on the most current research, theory, and methods of reading instruction, while providing students with the background knowledge in language arts necessary to prepare an integrated unit of instruction. Various instructional and assessment techniques, including research-based phonics, are modeled. A practical application project, based on work with a student in a K-8 school setting, is incorporated into the course requirements. Credits: 4 Full Course Description
MAT532	Curriculum Constructs and Assessment: Science and Mathematics This course focuses on the pedagogy and assessment strategies that enhance learning in science and mathematics. Integrated content, interdisciplinary teaching, and curriculum and assessment issues are emphasized. Multiple perspectives of students as learners of math and science are explored. This course provides students with an opportunity to develop the ability to evaluate and use instructional methods, curricular materials and resources, and appropriate assessment strategies. Credits: 4 Full Course Description
MAT533	MAT533 Credits: 1 Prerequisites: MAT530 Full Course Description
MAT536	MAT536 Credits: *
MAT550	MAT550 Credits: 2 Full Course Description
MAT551	MAT551 Credits: *
MAT560	MAT560 Credits: *

Master of Arts in Education/Elementary Teacher Education

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