Master of Arts [M.A] [Teaching] From Saint Mary's University of Minnesota

Licensure Areas

Students will select from one of the following licensure areas, depending on their interests and career goals:

• Elementary Education (K?6)
• Elementary Education (K?6) With a Middle School (5?8) Endorsement
• Secondary Education (5?12)
• Specialty Subject Areas (K?12)
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Specialty Subject Areas

Students pursuing an M.A. in Teaching degree at Saint Mary's can choose from the following endorsements, certificates, licensures, or content specialties.

• Elementary Education

• Communication Arts and Literature

• Mathematics

• Social Studies

• Science (Life Science, Physical Science, Physics, Chemistry)

• World Languages and Cultures: K?12 (Spanish and French) Note: We are no longer accepting students into the French specialty.?

• Visual Art: K?12

• Music: K?12

• Reading Teacher: K?12

• Autism Spectrum Disorder Licensure

• Learning Disabilities

• Emotional/Behavioral Disorder

• English as a Second Language

Licensure Preparation

Licensure preparation includes a variety of requirements in addition to coursework including content requirements and field experience/student teaching.

CONTENT REQUIREMENTS

In addition to the coursework you complete in the program, you may also need to take required courses that pertain to the licensure or content area you are pursuing. Sometimes known as prerequisites, you may take these courses prior to, or while you are enrolled in, the Saint Mary?s program. Content requirements will be determined through a process of transcript analysis completed after you have submitted all application materials. Our staff will provide you with one-on-one advising and detail an efficient and accurate path to licensure.

STUDENT TEACHING AND FIELD EXPERIENCE

It is also critical for you to be able to put theory into practice. Your time in the program includes field experience and student teaching, which ensure that you have practiced your skills under the guidance of a cooperating teacher and university supervisor.

From Start to Finish

You can earn your M.A. in Teaching degree in as little as one year at the Winona Campus or two to three years at the Twin Cities Campus.

WINONA PROGRAM (ONE YEAR)

Complete licensure preparation requirements and your master?s degree in one year (prerequisites may extend timeframe). Live on or near campus and take full-time courses with the opportunity to complete some student teaching abroad. Small class sizes and a cohort model are perfect for those looking for a supportive community of learners and an accelerated route to teaching licensure.

TWIN CITIES AND ROCHESTER PROGRAMS (TWO TO THREE YEARS)

Continue working while completing licensure preparation coursework in the evenings and on some Saturdays. The timeline for program completion varies depending on licensure/subject area and prerequisites. A flexible model allows you to take courses as they fit your schedule so that you can continue working full time up until the semester you student teach. Courses are taught by expert practitioner faculty.

Courses begin in the spring and fall semesters but you can get started with prerequisites any time.?