Specializations

Specializations within the Master of Arts in Education program

For more information about each of the specializations within the Master of Arts in Education program, click here to view the full list.

Specializations

An MA is valued in so many areas of life. That’s why we offer such a wide variety of specializations. It all depends on where you are in your career—and where you want to go.

For Licensed Teachers:

Develop your skills in the classroom

• Global Connections in the Humanities
• Instructional Technology for PreK-12 Teachers
• Professional Development
• Science Education

Add a license through license-only program and degree

• Alternative Education*
• Reading Teacher*/Reading Specialist*

Prepare to become a skilled administrator

• Administrative Leadership (Principal*)
• Instructional Leadership (Director of Instruction*)

Tuition scholarship for licensed teachers available.

*Meets state standards for licensure.

Licensed teachers can also add another initial license in the following areas

• Early Childhood / Middle Childhood (ages birth to 11)
• Middle Childhood / Early Adolescence (ages 6-13)
• Early Adolescence / Adolescence (ages 10-21)
• Special Education: Middle Childhood / Early Adolescence (ages 6-13)
• Special Education: Early Adolescence / Adolescence (ages 10-21)

For Those Seeking Initial Licensure:

• Early Childhood / Middle Childhood (ages birth to 11)
• Middle Childhood / Early Adolescence (ages 6-13)
• Early Adolescence / Adolescence (ages 10-21)
• Special Education: Middle Childhood / Early Adolescence (ages 6-13)
• Special Education: Early Adolescence / Adolescence (ages 10-21)

For Business Professionals:

• Adult Education and Instructional Design
• Adult Education and Instructional Technology
• Adult Education and Organizational Development
• Professional Development (Community College Focus)