The 36 credit hours Master's of Education can be pursued full or part time and students can specialize in Guidance and Counseling, Special Education, Early Childhood, Elementary, or Secondary Education. Students may pursue certification in Early Childhood, Elementary Education or Secondary Education, and may enroll both full time and part time. If students enroll full time, the program generally takes two years to complete. The regular MAT program is a one year full time day program which begins in June and includes 10 weeks of student teaching. Students may pursue certification in Early Childhood, Elementary Education or Secondary Education.
Admission is competitive.
Only 25 students are accepted each year. Graduates earn a master's and are eligible for state certification. The M.I.S.D. is designed for full time study, courses are in the evening. The program includes one semester of student teaching and takes 2-3 years to complete. Teachers can be certified in Early Childhood, Elementary or Secondary Education.