四年级教师兼PLC协调员| Francis Marion Intermediate
Katie Thul ’23 MAEd, ’25 MSEd knew that pursuing her master's degree online would provide her the flexibility needed to learn how to be the best possible leader and teacher for her school district.
有了教育学硕士学位你能做什么?
Earning your Master of Arts in Education can help you advance your career and reach your full potential.
Employment of education leaders is projected to grow 8% over the next decade, 根据美国劳工统计局的数据. 以你的Mount Mercy教育硕士学位, 你会在这个领域脱颖而出，受到更高的需求.
Karen Cooling, 06年，20年，24年，理科硕士
语言艺术教师|哈丁中学
Karen Cooling ’06, ’20 MAEd, ’24 MSEd knew that Mount Mercy University’s master courses were the next step needed towards a bright future.
Terry Schneekloth ' 91 ' 16 MAEd
Math | Special Education
一个骄傲的两届梅西大学毕业生, Terry Schneekloth says the good reputation of MMU graduates got his foot in the door at two jobs.
Brad Koch '18 MAEd
Teacher Leadership Emphasis
18届MAEd的布拉德·科赫能够最大限度地发挥自己的优势, 提高专业技能, 并在项目中建立持久的联系.
Janet Fosdick '97 '17 MAEd
Reading
Janet Fosdick ’97, ’16 MAEd has adapted her teaching for the safety of herself and others.
Dr. Michael Young '14 MAEd
Reading
Michael Young ’14 MAEd left the elementary classroom just a year after earning his graduate degree at Mount Mercy.
在我们的教育学硕士课程中你能做什么?
与实践专业的教授合作. 获得重要文化技能的培训. 扩大你在课堂和社区的影响力.
I realized when talking with MAEd staff that I could accomplish this degree—and that I had a very strong support system with me.
你将在我们的教育学硕士课程中学习什么?
In our classes, 你将讨论相关的主题和重要的概念, 比如批判种族理论和文化能力. Develop the skills to meet the individualized needs of today’s students. 从教授和同学那里获得知识. 把你学到的东西马上付诸实践.
MAED Overview (0:33)
获得满足当今学生个性化需求的工具, 把你所学的东西付诸实践, 扩大你在课堂和社区的影响力.
迈出下一步| Karen Cooling '06， '20 MAEd， '25 MSEd (0:29)
For Karen Cooling '06, '20 MAEd, '25 MSEd, pursuing her Master of Science in Education was the next step in her educational journey.
教师领导重点(1:00)
我们的项目不仅在课堂上指导教师, but it also focuses on developing leadership skills in all aspects of life.
特殊教育重点(0:59)
Our popular special education emphasis allows students to earn an endorsement in four different areas.
有效的教学重点(0:56)
This emphasis was originally written for the Cedar Rapids school system, 但已发展到其他地区，以解决相关和类似的需求.
因应文化的教学(0:48)
This course makes our MAEd program unique by inviting students to think outside the box about diversity in their classrooms.
Career Options (1:30)
There are so many career options outside of the traditional school setting—from administration to area education agency positions.
适应繁忙的生活(1:53)
我们调整我们的节目以适应你的日程安排. 当生活环境发生时，我们表现出同情和理解.
定制你的教育硕士学位
从六个重点领域中选择:
- 幼儿全纳课堂
- Effective Teaching
- 英语作为第二语言
- Reading
- Special Education
- Teacher Leadership
现在获得一个研究生证书，然后把它应用到你的硕士学位上. After just four courses (12-13 semester hours), you can earn a certificate in:
- Effective Teaching
- Teacher Leadership
Designed to prepare early childhood teachers to teach in birth through grade 3 inclusive classrooms. This emphasis will provide teachers with the 幼儿全纳课堂, 完成后，爱荷华州1001号背书.
The Effective Teaching emphasis is designed to equip you with skills to effectively help students learn—enhancing your skillset when used in conjunction with the teaching skills and expertise you already possess. This emphasis does not require teacher education licensure and does not lead to teacher education licensure.
旨在准备ESL教师教K-12教育, this emphasis provides the K-12 ESL endorsement from the State of Iowa upon completion. 专为教学专业人士设计, a four-course core provides a shared experience for all graduate education students.
This emphasis is designed to prepare teachers for K-8 or 5-12 reading instruction. Students pursuing this degree will also be eligible for the K-8 and/or 5-12 reading endorsement from the State of Iowa upon completion of the program. 学生可以选择背书，也可以不选择背书.
This emphasis will prepare teachers to provide appropriate levels of instruction to students with disabilities at the elementary and secondary levels.
在这个项目下有五个选择:
- 教学战略家I K-8背书
- 教学战略家I 5-12背书
- Instructional Strategist II K-12 Behavior Disorders/Learning Disabilities endorsement
- 教育战略家II K-12智力障碍背书
- 特殊教育-没有背书
Earning a Teacher Leader Endorsement can provide more employment opportunities at building and district levels.
如果你的本科或其他研究生学位不是教育专业的, an additional interview with the Director of Graduate Program in Education will be required. Additional coursework beyond that listed in the catalog may be required for those students without a degree in education and/or teaching license.
我怎样才能读得起教育学硕士学位?
你可能有资格申请奖学金和贷款项目.
第一步是完成你的 FAFSA，这有助于确定你是否可以获得州和联邦援助. Our federal school code is 001880. Contact our Financial Aid Office with any questions.
- Get a $600 referral scholarship 通过介绍朋友和同事
- Check out the net price calculator
- Explore 联邦和州的补助金和贷款
- 向你的雇主询问学费报销
- 看看能不能给你九折的学费 employer partners
- Learn more about veterans benefits，如黄丝带计划和G.I. Bill®
开始你的教育吧，硕士学位
申请接受和审查全年. Our graduate admissions team is here to 帮助您实现您的教育目标，并回答您的问题.
- Complete your application
- 索取以前就读过的所有院校的正式成绩单. Email to gradprograms@3600151.com or mail to:
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Graduate Programs
Mount Mercy University
1330 Elmhurst Drive NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402-4797
- Bachelor’s degree in education (if adding an endorsement in Special Education, Reading, ESL, 或幼儿共融课堂)
- Current standard Iowa teaching license or eligible for an Iowa teaching license if seeking an endorsement in Special Education, Reading, ESL, or 幼儿全纳课堂
- 列出过去和现在的教学或工作经验的简历
- Teacher Leadership requires an additional interview with the program director if undergraduate or other graduate degree is not in education
- Additional coursework beyond what's listed in the catalog may be required for those students without a degree in education and/or teaching license
- NOTE: Per government policy, international students are unable to attend fully-online university programs in the United States. Unfortunately, we are unable to admit international students to this program.