Program Overview
The Teaching at Arkansas State University is a MA programme in Education, 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 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
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: USD 6,923 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 3,875 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
- Location: Jonesboro, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Teaching programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
- Applicant must be admitted to the Teacher Education Program in Elementary Education.
- Applicant must have Academic Excellence, as demonstrated by a GPA of 3.5 or better.
- Applicant must demonstrate service commitment through involvement in student organizations, community groups, programs, or agencies.
- Applicant must have experience and involvement with children and youth demonstrated
by summer work, part-time jobs, work in child care centers, camp counselor positions,
church programs, etc.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2.75 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Unconditional Admission
In addition to Graduate School criteria, academic proficiency must be established through satisfaction of either of the following admissions selection criteria:
- A minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.75 overall or a 3.0 on the last 60 hours with at least 388 raw score on the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) or a minimum score GRE score of 142 on the verbal, 142 on the quantitative, and 3.5 on the Analytical Writing sections of the GRE.
- Complete the online Graduate School Application
- Hold a bachelor\'s degree from a regionally accredited college or university
- Submit official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended, along with the official MAT or GRE test score.
Conditional Admission
In addition to Graduate School criteria for conditional admission, academic proficiency must be established through satisfaction of either of the following admission selection criteria:
A minimum cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.5 and a score of at least 368 on the MAT or a minimum score of 740 on the combined verbal and quantitative sections of the GREStudents who earn conditional admission must make a minimum of all \xc2\x93B\xc2\x94s in the first semester.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 6,923 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 3,875 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 6,923 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; USD 3,875 (Tuition (Full programme)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Arkansas State University 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 Arkansas State University
Arkansas State University
Jonesboro, United States
Arkansas State University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Application Deadline 2018-11-17
- Start Date 2018-01-17
- Language English
- Credits 12