University of Phoenix

Program Information

Degree Offered

Master of Arts in Education/Teacher Education Secondary Science

Format: Online

Program Description:

The Master of Arts in Education/Secondary Teacher Education- Science (MAED/TED-SS) is a graduate degree program preparing candidates for teacher licensure. The guiding philosophy of the MAED/TED-SS program is to provide the adult student, who already has a degree in a discipline other than education, with the skills and knowledge that will allow them to become a competent and effective educator. This program focuses on secondary-science student learning by improving the educator's responsibility for that learning.

Student teaching is an integral component of the Teacher Education Program. It provides students with a field-based experience at the appropriate grade and content level. Student teachers work with a cooperating teacher from a school site and with a University of Phoenix faculty advisor. The student teaching experience is designed to emphasize the achievement of state standards leading to certification and to present individuals with growth opportunities that best prepare them to assume the duties of a certified classroom teacher.

Throughout the program, students are required to complete a minimum of 100 hours of verified field experiences, covering a variety of developmental levels. The focus of each observation will relate to specific course content. Documentation will be maintained in the student's professional portfolio.

While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Advisor.

Accreditation:

Higher Learning Commission and member of the North Central Association

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Classification: Schools of Business and Management

Institution Sector: Private for-profit

Locale: Large Suburb

Size & Settings: 5,000 - 9,999