Saint Edward's University Master of Arts in Teaching 3001 South Congress Avenue Austin, TX 78704 US   Phone: 512-448-8600 Fax: 512-428-1032   At a Glance Program Requirements Tuition & Financial Aid Institution Overview Important Dates Upcoming Events Degrees: Program Format: Master's Master of Arts in Teaching On Campus   The Master of Arts in Teaching at St. Edward's University is an innovative, rigorous program designed to prepare educators and teachers to respond to the challenges in today's schools and lead transformative social change in education in the 21st century. The innovative curriculum distinguishes the Mater of Arts in Teaching at St. Edward's Unviersty form traditional master's programs in education. At its core, the program focuses on helping the student learn strategies for facilitating change in schools and within learning organizations. Students develop a deeper understanding of teaching to enhance learning and affect positive change in schools and other diverse educational settings. The student acquires proficiency in the use of instructional technology for planning, assessment and action research. Students gain new insights into how diversity, politics and ethical issues shape educational policy and practice. Students explore the role of data for decision making and designing curriculum and instruction. The program explores the best practices for communicating with and involving parents adn community partners in school and workforce initiatives to enhance student and workplace performance. Those who wish to become a certified teacher in Texas may do so in this program. Certified teachers can expand and enhance their career by completing the Teacher Leadership concentration. Those educators in the corporate setting gain knowledge through the Organizational Development and Training concentration. The Sports Management concentration can assist coaches and teachers by learning management skills needed in athletic leadership, while the Conflict Resolution concentration can help those teachers, administrators and coaches already working in the educational field.     Accreditation Information: St. Edward's University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)  # Of Credits Required:   Time To Degree:     Previous Degrees Bachelor's degree  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: 163  # of Students Enrolled Part Time: 832  Average GPA:   Average Test Scores:   Charge Per Credit: $649  Annual Full Time Avg Institution Tuition: $11682  Financial Aid Offered: Yes  Average Work Experience:   Specializations:   # of Terms Per Year: Semester  Placement Percentage:   Historically Black: No   Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic