MA Teaching and Learning at University of Iowa

Programme overview

The MA serves practising teachers and others in K-12 settings through subprograms in Art Education, English Education, Mathematics Education, Multilingual Education, Social Studies Education, Special Education, Special Education-ABA, and Teaching, Leadership, and Cultural Competency (offered fully online).

Faculty: College of Education | Department: Teaching and Learning | Duration: 30-39 s.h. by subprogram; sample plans span two years | Location: Iowa City, IA, United States

What you will study

Credit requirements range from 30 s.h. (English, Special Education) to 39 s.h. (Special Education-ABA). Examples: Mathematics Education core covers school STEM curriculum, pedagogy and schooling in the United States; Teaching, Leadership, and Cultural Competency includes Diversity and Identity in K-12 Schools, school-based action research and instructional coaching.

Career pathways

Special Education graduates are prepared for public schools, education agencies, clinical settings and higher education. Special Education-ABA prepares graduates to pursue BCBA certification.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Graduate College requirements apply. Examples: Art Education needs art coursework equivalent to a UI BA/BFA and a teaching license; Mathematics Education needs a licence to teach mathematics; Multilingual Education needs prior teaching experience, statement of purpose and English proficiency for international applicants; Special Education needs an undergraduate GPA of at least 3.00 and/or 3.00 in 12 s.h. of graduate work; Teaching, Leadership, and Cultural Competency needs a bachelor's degree with GPA of at least 3.00 and a teaching licence or significant K-12 experience.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate and professional admission requirements, costs and deadlines are set by each degree programme; applicants apply through the Admissions Profile application and may apply to only one programme unless applying to a combined degree programme.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.uiowa.edu/

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