Marygrove College

Program Information

Degree Offered

Master in the Art of Teaching - Mathematics, K-5

Format: Online

Program Description:

Known for excellence in teacher education since 1914, Marygrove College, located in Detroit, Michigan, has been a pioneer in offering master's degree programs in a variety of distance-learning formats. The Online Master in the Art of Teaching (MAT) with a Focus onElementary Mathematics, Grades K-5 focuses on developing instructional leaders and the content knowledge elementary teachers need to know in order to be effective teachers of mathematics. The degree incorporates the Principles and Standards for School Mathematics as outlined by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM).

The structure of the MAT program allows working professionals to obtain their master’s degree in less than 2 years.

Each of the Online MAT degrees consists of 10 courses—core courses and specialty courses. Six core courses focus on content that all teachers need to know regardless of grade level and/or subject area, and four specialty courses focus on the content specific to each program.

The tuition for all of the online master's degree programs is $420* per semester credit hour.

For those who start the Fall 2011, Winter 2012 or Summer 2012 term, the first term costs would be as follows:

Tuition: $2,520 (6 credits at $420 per credit)
Book Fees: $150 (2 courses at $75 per course)
Student Services Fee: $90
Program fee: $450 (one time; nonrefundable)

To become an excellent educator, ongoing personal and professional learning are critical to your success. Our exceptional graduate study programs advance your career and your professionalism by keeping you on top of the latest research in education, helping you apply what you learn to become more effective in your classroom situation.

*Tuition is subject to change without notice.

Accreditation:

Marygrove College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association (HLC-NCA). HLC-NCA is located 230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500, Chicago, IL 60604-1413. Phone 312-263-0456

Eligibility Requirements:

You do not need to take the GRE or GMAT to apply. Candidates should have an undergraduate degree and have access to a classroom.

# of Credits Required:

30

Tuition & Financial Aid

Cost Per Credit Hour:

420 USD

Tuition In-State Full Time:

5040 USD

Tuition Out of State Full Time:

5040 USD

Financial Aid Offered: Yes

Classification: Master's Colleges & Universities I

Institution Sector: Private not-for-profit

Locale: Large City

Size & Settings: 1,000 - 4,999