Language Arts Teacher | Harding Middle School
Karen Cooling ’06, ’20 MAEd, ’24 MSEd knew that Mount Mercy University’s master courses were the next step needed towards a bright future.
Employment of education leaders is projected to grow 8% over the next decade, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. With your Mount Mercy education master’s degree, you’ll stand out in the field and be in higher demand.
Collaborate with professors who are practicing professionals. Gain training on vital cultural skills. Expand your influence in the classroom and community.
In our classes, you’ll discuss relevant topics and important concepts, like critical race theory and cultural competency. Develop the skills to meet the individualized needs of today’s students. Gain knowledge from professors and fellow classmates. Put what you learn immediately to practice.
Choose from six areas of emphasis:
Earn a graduate certificate now, and apply it to your MAEd later. After just four courses (12-13 semester hours), you can earn a certificate in:
Designed to prepare early childhood teachers to teach in birth through grade 3 inclusive classrooms. This emphasis will provide teachers with the Early Childhood Inclusive Classroom, Endorsement #1001 from the State of Iowa upon completion.
The Effective Teaching emphasis is designed to equip you with skills to effectively help students learn—enhancing your skillset when used in conjunction with the teaching skills and expertise you already possess. This emphasis does not require teacher education licensure and does not lead to teacher education licensure.
Designed to prepare ESL teachers for teaching K-12 education, this emphasis provides the K-12 ESL endorsement from the State of Iowa upon completion. Designed for the teaching professional, a four-course core provides a shared experience for all graduate education students.
This emphasis is designed to prepare teachers for K-8 or 5-12 reading instruction. Students pursuing this degree will also be eligible for the K-8 and/or 5-12 reading endorsement from the State of Iowa upon completion of the program. Students may take this emphasis with or without an endorsement option.
This emphasis will prepare teachers to provide appropriate levels of instruction to students with disabilities at the elementary and secondary levels.
Five options are available under this program:
Earning a Teacher Leader Endorsement can provide more employment opportunities at building and district levels.
If your undergraduate or other graduate degree is not in education, an additional interview with the Director of Graduate Program in Education will be required. Additional coursework beyond that listed in the catalog may be required for those students without a degree in education and/or teaching license.
The first step is to complete your FAFSA, which helps determine state and federal aid available to you. Our federal school code is 001880. Contact our Financial Aid Office with any questions.
Applications are accepted and reviewed year-round. Our graduate admissions team is here to help you reach your educational goals and answer your questions.
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