Master of Arts in Education
The Master of Arts in Education program at Augustana is delivered completely online and is offered to those who hold a bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in education and are eligible for licensure.
The program consists of completing a minimum of 30 credit hours in the following areas:
- Integrative Studies Core - 9 required credits (3 - 3 credit courses)
- Education Studies Core - 12 required credits (4 - 3 credit courses)
- Concentration Courses - 9 required credits (3 - 3 credit courses)
The program features five areas of concentration to choose from:
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES: a focus on practical applications to support student achievement and engagement
READING: a focus on teaching strategies, assessment, and instruction that facilitates deeper comprehension of fiction and nonfiction texts
SPECIAL POPULATIONS: a focus on how to support and teach at-risk students, with an emphasis on autism, Response to Intervention (RTI) and emotional/behavioral issues
STEM: a focus on science, technology, engineering and mathematics
TECHNOLOGY:a focus on utilizing and implementing technology to enhance student learning
The concentration courses in this master’s program are provided in partnership with Learner’s Edge. (www.learnersedgeinc.com).
Mission Statement
The graduate degree program in the Education Department emulates the Circle of Courage philosophy focusing on belonging, mastery, generosity and independence. The program is designed to enhance an individual’s ability to create positive learning environments for learners by building classrooms and schools that promote belonging, mastery, generosity, and independence. To that end, the program provides in-depth knowledge and application of educational research to classroom practice.
Outcomes
Overarching Program Goals
The MA Program candidates will:
- Assume the role of teacher-scholar
- Exhibit strong communication skills-Including writing with a variety of purposes/audiences in mind
- Demonstrate reflective, professional dispositions in both work, and interactions
Master of Arts in Education Outcomes:
- Explore historical and current global/national/local trends, practices, and issues in education
- Analyze, synthesize, and apply research to inform professional practice
- Develop multicultural competence increasing self-awareness related to diversity issues, as well as ability to plan for differentiation
- Use technology to support learning and productivity
- Demonstrate abilities in scholarly writing
- Demonstrate understanding of both the core values of Augustana University, and the conceptual model of the Education Department
For additional information on this program and other requirements for participating in the M.A. in Education Program, please refer to
www.augie.edu/master-arts-education.
MA Education Degree Requirements