- School: Western Governors University
- Degree: Masters
- Subject: K-12 Education
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The online Master of Arts degree in teaching for pre-kindergarten through the eighth grade, allows teachers use an actual classroom experience and examples of data in their discussions in order to successfully excel for the future. Throughout this course study, the program places an emphasis on curriculum, evaluation, methodology, and research-based teaching. The Master of Arts in teaching degree program prepares students to be able to teach children in any kind of classroom setting. Please note, if you are interested in taking this course you must have a Bachelors degree and an extensive interdisciplinary studies background. The program is intended for those who would like to be a teacher one day at middle school/elementary levels. To excel you must be prepared to spend 20-30 hours a week on studies. If you feel the calling to be a teacher, this degree is what you are looking for. Some examples of a good applicant for this degree are, unlicensed substitute teachers, people who often change their career, retired military personnel, etc.
The through 8th grade degree program combines a teacher license and a master’s degree all in one! The purpose of WGU’s Master’s in teaching is to educate you to become a highly qualified candidate for teaching in the future. The kindergarden to eighth grade masters degree program even includes additional training in research and instructional design. It also includes supervised practices for teaching in an actual classroom environment. Teaching young people today is a very rewarding and worthwhile career choice. The job outlook for teachers is excellent as good teachers are always in demand.
