Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) — ELEMENTARY/ELEMENTARY SPECIAL EDUCATION
(Program offered on-campus in Providence)
If you’re passionate about making a difference in the lives of others through teaching, the Johnson & Wales University Master of Arts in Teaching with an Elementary/Elementary Special Education concentration can help.
You and your classmates will matriculate as a cohort, following a set sequence of courses. You will explore research-based theories and best practices in a real-world setting through required, course-based fieldwork, including classroom observation, hands-on experiences with individual students and small groups, and eventually planning lessons for whole-class instruction.
Upon completion of your coursework and initial fieldwork, you will be ready for the most dynamic experience of your journey: student teaching. Under the guidance of experienced teachers, you’ll have the chance to create and deliver lessons, manage your own classroom, and respond to students’ developmental and social needs.
YOU’LL LEARN HOW TO:
- Communicate effectively through a variety of formats such as technology, discussion, writing, and reflective listening.
- Respond to students’ developmental and social contexts and provide access to high-quality teaching and learning.
- Demonstrate a deep understanding of content in designing learning opportunities.
- Use research, assessment, and contextual data to inform practice.
- Work within a professional learning community to support the improvement of teaching, learning, student achievement, and pursue professional growth.
SAMPLE COURSES:
- Best Practices in Literacy Instruction
- Partnerships: Home, School, Community
- Strategies for Teaching Mathematics
- Understanding and Managing Behavior in a Diverse Classroom
WHY EARN YOUR MASTER'S IN TEACHING DEGREE WITH JWU?
- Learn under the guidance of experienced practitioner faculty, including superintendents, district administrators, educational coaches, and master teachers.
- Program provides a convenient evening class schedule with limited daytime field hours required.
- Program discount offered to those already working or volunteering in Rhode Island school settings.
FAST FACTS
- RIDE-approved program—dual certification
- Strong professional network
- Start-to-finish in two academic years
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