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Master of Arts in Teaching

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Tuition USD 3,325 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 3,325 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Degree Master
Duration 18 months
Deadline 2001-11-17
Delivery On-campus
Location Lake Forest, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Master of Arts in Teaching at Lake Forest College is a Master programme in Education over 18 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of education. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Master of Arts in Teaching programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 18 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  5. Tuition: USD 3,325 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 3,325 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
  6. Location: Chicago, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Master of Arts in Teaching programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:

  1. Teacher / Lecturer
  2. Educational Consultant
  3. Curriculum Designer
  4. School Administrator
  5. Education Policy Researcher
  6. Training Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Observing the Schooling Process
  2. Reading in the Elementary School
  3. Reading in the Content Areas
  4. Instructional Communication: Theory and Practice
  5. Elementary Fieldwork and Seminar
  6. Middle School Fieldwork and Seminar?
  7. Inclusive Learning Environments
  8. Developmental Psychology
  9. Introduction To Teacher Research
  10. Curriculum and Instruction in the Elementary School: Content-Area Literacy and Social Studies
  11. Discipline-Specific Secondary Curriculum and Instructional Design
  12. Discipline-Specific K-12 Curriculum and Instructional DesignElementary Student Teaching and Seminar
  13. Secondary Student Teaching and SeminarCurriculum and Instruction in the Elementary Schools: Math and Science
  14. Secondary Curriculum and Instructional Design
  15. Teacher Action Research Project
  16. Teaching Adolescent Students

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

With the application, you will need to submit the following:

  • MAT application fee ($50) (for review of transcript and additional materials)
  • Official college transcript that shows Bachelors\xc2\x92 degree from accredited institution
  • Official college transcripts from each institution attended
  • Documentation of passing grade on ISBE\xc2\xa0Test of Academic Proficiency (TAP) or required score on ACT\xc2\xa0or\xc2\xa0SAT\xc2\xa0 (Test taken\xc2\xa0BEFORE\xc2\xa0September 1, 2015, ACT plus Writing composite score of 22\xc2\xa0and\xc2\xa0combined Writing and English score of 19 or better; Test taken\xc2\xa0AFTER\xc2\xa0September 1, 2015, 22 composite score\xc2\xa0and\xc2\xa0minimum 16 on Writing;\xc2\xa0 SAT combined score of 1030 or better with Writing score of 450 or better) or scheduled test date
  • Documentation of passing score in ISBE Content Area Test or scheduled test date
  • One letter of recommendation from an employer or a professor at your prior institution (in desired certification area for secondary education candidates or content area major for elementary education candidate) for academic and character reference
  • Statement of academic and professional goals (1-2 pages)

    • English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

    Tuition & Financial Information

    Tuition Fee

    USD 3,325 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 3,325 (Tuition (Module)) — National students

    Tuition fees: USD 3,325 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; USD 3,325 (Tuition (Module)) — National students

    IELTS requirement: 6.5

    Financial Aid & Scholarships

    Contact Lake Forest College directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

    About Lake Forest College

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    Lake Forest College

    Lake Forest, United States

    Lake Forest College is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...

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    Application Information
    • Application Deadline 2001-11-17
    • Start Date 2018-01-16
    • Language English
    • Duration 18 months
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