Master of Arts in Teaching with Initial Teaching Certification

准备做出改变? Adults looking for a meaningful career can earn their master's degree and initial teaching certification completely online.

Teachers are in high demand and, in most states, desperately needed. 满足需求 by earning your master's degree and teaching certification to teach middle level English, 数学、科学或社会研究.

不是PA居民? 互惠协定 for teachers allow you to seek licensing in your state, subject to meeting state requirements.

If you already have a bachelor’s degree and want to become a teacher, our online program is designed to help you earn your master’s degree and initial teaching certification, 无论你住在哪里.

Wilkes is also an approved Pennsylvania provider of the 实习证明外部网站 that enables candidates to acquire their PA teaching certification before completing 他们的学位课程.

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项目快照

项目类型	格式	学分
硕士学位	在线	30

为什么要考中级教师资格证?

Everyone remembers their favorite teacher and the impact of those individuals is long 持久的. Become that person for students in fourth through eighth grades. 你会做 so while enjoying career fulfillment and balance in your life, particularly if you 你自己有学龄的孩子吗.

The program emphasizes hands-on learning and includes 12 weeks of student teaching that can be completed at a district where you reside. 它让你准备好投入其中 subjects that have applicability for all life paths, including English, math, science 还有社会研究. Proficiency in these subject areas means that students have the foundation for all future studies, but also that they can excel in core areas like problem-solving, communicating and critical thinking.

入学要求

对不同年级的教学有兴趣?

By completing this 30-credit online program and participating in field experiences at a school near you, no matter which state you live in, you can test for high school and elementary school certifications – no need for another degree.

In addition to a bachelor’s degree in any field, students' transcripts will be evaluated 验收前. 了解更多关于招生要求.

What Will You Learn in the Master of Arts in Teaching?

Our curriculum includes courses in assessment; reading, writing, speaking and listening; special education; behavior management; literacy and the teaching and development 青少年学习者.
Foundational courses in adolescent development, as well as cognition and learning, set you up for success in subsequent courses in subject matter pedagogy and assessment.
Select one of four concentrations in order to dig deeply into best practices regarding 学科的教学. Concentrations include: middle level mathematics, 科学、社会研究或英语/语言艺术.
You will develop lessons that address key academic standards, identify the learning needs and levels of young adolescent students and apply best practices in content delivery, assessment and communication with students, parents, fellow teachers and 其他学校持份者.
应用 research-based strategies to promote social inclusion, achieve effective classroom management and incorporate classroom practices that are most appropriate for middle-level 学习者.

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项目的亮点

教师认证

The master’s degree includes middle-level certification so you can take the Praxis and be certified to teach grades four through eight. 一旦在中间认证 level, you can test for high school or elementary school certifications without another 学位要求. This program paves the way into a teaching career, no matter what 你的最终目标.

方便的在线学习

本课程完全在线进行. 30个学分的课程最终达到学生 teaching conducted at school right where you reside – no travel to campus required. Worried about certification in the state where you live? 互惠协定 allow those who hold an out-of-state teaching license to earn a license in a receiving state, subject to meeting state-specific requirements.

换工作

If you haven't found the right fit in your career, Wilkes can offer a path forward. This program is designed for students who hold bachelor’s degrees in subjects outside of education, so you’ll have the opportunity to change your career where you can share 你对学习的热爱.

学费 & 援助

学费 for graduate programs in education for the 2024-25 academic year is $571 每学分，或$1,713 每一个课程. Deferment is available for employers who reimburse tuition and financial 符合条件的人可以获得援助.

职业生涯 & 结果

Graduates of this and similar programs serve as middle school teachers in a variety of subjects, including math, science, social studies and English or language arts. Many take on leadership roles in their districts, helping to guide the curriculum 或者实施新的教学策略.

根据 U.S. 新闻与世界报道，中学老师做了一个 平均工资为61320美元 in 2021. 教师的福利包括:

Competitive health care plans with little to no employee contribution.
丰厚的退休待遇.
Time off in the summer months and for most major holidays.

Outside of the classroom, those with master’s degrees in middle-level education can pursue careers as curriculum or assessment writers, working closely with educational media or publishing companies that specialize in producing content for grades 4-8.