MA Teacher Certification: Elementary & Secondary
Course Overview
Sacred Heart University's Master of Arts in Teaching program provides a direct pathway to initial teacher certification and a master's degree, blending rigorous academic coursework with extensive real-world classroom experience. This intensive, year-long program prepares you for a successful career in education by combining the latest teaching methods from experienced faculty with hands-on practicum placements. Graduates earn both a valuable degree and the credentials needed to teach in their chosen subject area and grade level.
Key Program Highlights
- Earn a Master of Arts in Teaching and your initial teacher certification in one intensive, 42-credit program
- Gain hands-on experience through class-based practicum and student teaching placements in partner schools
- Learn current, effective teaching methods from instructors with real-world public school experience
- Choose from certification paths in Elementary, Secondary, or Music Education
- Benefit from Sacred Heart's strong reputation, with approximately 300 students recommended for certification annually
Course Overview
Sacred Heart University's Master of Arts in Teaching program provides a direct pathway to initial teacher certification and a master's degree, blending rigorous academic coursework with extensive real-world classroom experience. This intensive, year-long program prepares you for a successful career in education by combining the latest teaching methods from experienced faculty with hands-on practicum placements. Graduates earn both a valuable degree and the credentials needed to teach in their chosen subject area and grade level.
Key Program Highlights
- Earn a Master of Arts in Teaching and your initial teacher certification in one intensive, 42-credit program
- Gain hands-on experience through class-based practicum and student teaching placements in partner schools
- Learn current, effective teaching methods from instructors with real-world public school experience
- Choose from certification paths in Elementary, Secondary, or Music Education
- Benefit from Sacred Heart's strong reputation, with approximately 300 students recommended for certification annually
