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Distinguished Leaders in Education
The demand for teacher leaders is higher than ever—and Mount Mercy gives you the valuable instructional tools you’ll need to directly impact students’ lives.
Emphasis Areas
You’ll be able to choose between six emphasis areas in the Master of Arts in Education program:
- Effective Teaching Emphasis
- Reading Emphasis
- Special Education Emphasis
- Teacher Leadership Emphasis
- English as a Second Language (ESL) Emphasis
- Early Childhood (Inclusive Classroom)
Most emphases are 30 credit hours and will take 12-18 months to complete.
Graduate Certificates
You can also earn a certificate in these areas along your path to an MAEd:
- Effective Teaching
- Teacher Leadership
A graduate certificate requires 12 semester hours (4 courses) and can be applied toward the master's degree.
Why Mount Mercy (0:35)
Dr. Dawn Behan, MAEd program director, talks about face-to-face interaction with instructors, small class sizes, and flexible schedules.
Teacher Leadership Emphasis (1:00)
Not only does our program instruct teachers within the classroom, but it also focuses on developing leadership skills in all aspects of life.
Special Education Emphasis (0:59)
Our popular special education emphasis allows students to earn an endorsement in four different areas.
Reading Emphasis (0:31)
This emphasis includes reading as an endorsement area in addition to reading as a whole.
Effective Teaching Emphasis (0:56)
This emphasis was originally written for the Cedar Rapids school system, but has grown to other districts to address relevant and similar needs.
Culturally-Responsive Teaching (0:48)
This course makes our MAEd program unique by inviting students to think outside the box about diversity in their classrooms.
Career Options (1:30)
There are so many career options outside of the traditional school setting—from administration to area education agency positions.
Accommodating Busy Schedules (1:53)
We adapt our program to accommodate your schedule. When life circumstances happen, we show compassion and understanding.
I loved the focus on literacy. I also enjoyed the flexibility of scheduling around work and the opportunity to pursue my degree while continuing to teach.
Anne Dugger '18
Master of Arts in Education
Anne Dugger uses the knowledge she gained in Mount Mercy’s master’s of arts in education degree every day as she serves the Cedar Rapids community and impacts the lives of immigrants.
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