Marygrove College Distance Learning Master in the Art of Teaching - Reading & Literacy, K-6 8425 W. McNichols Rd. Detroit, MI 48221 US   Phone: 1-866-903-3033   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's Master in the Art of Teaching Online   Marygrove College’s online Master in the Art of Teaching (MAT) with a Focus on Reading & Literacy, grades K-6 is a program of study that accomplishes two goals. First, it concentrates on developing instructional leaders. Second, it concentrates on the content knowledge elementary teachers need in order to be effective teachers of reading and literacy. The program incorporates the Five Core Propositions (principles of teaching) as described by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS). It is an expectation that upon completion of this degree, teachers actively apply these principles: Teachers are committed to students and learning; Teachers know the subjects they teach and how to teach those subjects to students; Teachers are responsible for managing and monitoring student learning; Teachers think systematically about their practice and learn from experience; Teachers are members of learning communities. The program also incorporates the International Reading Association (IRA) Standards for Reading Professionals. These standards emphasize content knowledge and professional practice that is evidence of this knowledge. This degree requires completion of 30 graduate credits.     Accreditation Information: Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association (NCA)  # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Pre-Requisite Courses International Student Requirements Requirements Qualifying Exam: Minimum Exam Score: GPA or Equivalent: English Proficiency: Research Competency: Clinical Internship:   Work Experience Volunteer Experience Publications Experience Foreign Language Requirement Other Requirements   Cost Per Credit Hour: $   Tuition:   Financial Aid Offered:       # of Students Enrolled Full Time: 1996  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 177  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $526  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $6312  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience: Less than 1 Year  Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year:   Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic