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Teaching
Master of Arts in TeachingThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2024-2025 academic year.
The Master of Arts in Teaching at University of Maryland Global Campus prepares candidates to leverage innovative educational technology and meet the needs of diverse learners in a wide range of secondary school (grades 7–12) environments. This program is designed for students with a bachelor's degree to earn Maryland teaching certification in secondary education in subject areas including English, history, social studies, biology, chemistry, earth/space science, physics, mathematics, computer science, Spanish, French, German, and Mandarin Chinese.
Program Highlights
- Explain inequities: Analyze inequities that affect social, emotional, and academic development.
- Develop instruction: Construct instruction that embeds evidence-based practices and innovative technology.
- Assess student learning: Apply multiple assessment approaches to assess student learning and inform practice.
- Build communication skills: Demonstrate professional, culturally responsive, and effective communication skills.
- Expand your knowledge: Incorporate personal reflection, professional feedback, best practice, and expert opinion.
- Gain hands-on experience: Learn more about teaching secondary students in a variety of school settings.
Required Courses
Each core and capstone course in the program includes in-person field experiences. In addition, the program culminates in a full-time, on-site teaching internship of at least 80 in-school days (approximately 19 calendar weeks), which you complete under the supervision of a mentor teacher who is certified in your content area and a university supervisor.
Take the following courses in the order listed:
Foundation Course
- (0 Credits, UCSP 615)
This course must be taken within the first 6 credits of study (if required). The UCSP 615 requirement may be waived if you previously earned a graduate degree from a regionally accredited institution. For more information, contact your academic advisor.Â
Core Courses
- Foundations of Teaching for Learning (6 Credits, EDTP 600)
Preparation for effective entry into the classroom as a teacher. Topics include teaching in the contemporary school; human development; approaches to learning, diversity, and collaboration beyond the classroom; learners with exceptional needs; curriculum, instruction, and assessment; teaching in the content area; and synthesis and application. Course materials and assignments focus on documents created and/or typically utilized by school systems and incorporate current school district initiatives. School district personnel may participate as guests.
- Adolescent Development and Learning Needs (6 Credits, EDTP 635)
(Prerequisite or corequisite: EDTP 600.)Â Preparation to support the unique development of adolescents from various backgrounds, with varying beliefs, and with varied abilities. Learners are examined from the standpoint of developmental characteristics; social, cultural, racial, and gender affiliation; socioeconomic status; religious influences; learning styles; special needs; and exceptionality. Adolescents are also examined from biological, psychological, cognitive, and social perspectives; within the tapestry of their family and community; and through the influences of societal and cultural norms. Discussion covers theories and concepts associated with human growth and development across the lifespan, focusing on typical and atypical development of the adolescent.
- Reading and Multiple Literacies (6 Credits, EDTP 639)
(Formerly EDRS 610. Prerequisite: EDTP 600 and EDTP 635.) A study of the essentials of literacy for middle and high school classrooms, including design principles for guided inquiry, self-directed learning, collaboration, and effective use of media to meet the needs of diverse learners in the 21st century. Discussion covers purposes and types of reading; assessment; cognitive strategies in reading; reading strategy instruction for constructing meaning from text; and intrinsic and extrinsic motivational strategies. Topics include essential competencies for teaching and learning content area reading and the new literacies and for applying and adapting them to diverse learners and learners with exceptionalities. Competencies developed include use of evidence-based instructional strategies, formative and summative assessment, critical thinking, technology as a tool for learning, and literate environments. Focus is on the importance of research, collaboration, and self-assessment for the professional development of teachers.
- Subject Methods and Assessment (6 Credits, EDTP 645)
(Prerequisite: EDTP 600 and EDTP 635. Course only offered in Fall and Spring terms.) An introduction to instructional strategies and curriculum for teaching secondary content that emphasizes effective instruction based in understanding assessment and how assessment informs effective instruction. Topics include development of comprehensive assessment strategies and their interrelationships with creation of learning objectives, selection of instructional techniques, and preparation of instructional plans. Current trends in secondary school structures, issues of traditional and authentic assessments, and teacher effect on student achievement are explored. Focus is on meeting individual needs and use content knowledge to inform instructional practice by drawing on knowledge gained through previous study and knowledge bases that reflect current research and best practices in secondary content areas.
Professional Internship
- Professional Internship and Seminar (6 Credits, EDTP 650)
(Prerequisites: EDTP 600, EDTP 635, EDTP 645, and EDRS 610 or EDTP 639. Course only offered in Fall and Spring terms.)Â An opportunity to apply the concepts, techniques, methods, and theories learned in previous course work and field-based experiences through a professional internship. Internship activities require completing observations, activities, and clinical practice in an approved secondary classroom appropriate for the selected content area certification, under the supervision of school-based mentor teacher and university field supervisor. An ongoing seminar establishes a learning community that assures a continuing support system and provides a forum for feedback and discussion of common readings, experiences, questions, and issues.
Career Preparation
Fulfilling the requirements of this program provides graduates with eligibility for the , which is granted by the Maryland State Department of Education. This certification enables graduates to teach in the state of Maryland and provides enhanced opportunities for interstate reciprocity.
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
Strong writing skills are encouraged in this program.
Total Program Credits
30
Transfer Credits
Up to 12
Format
- Not available to new students
- All courses available online
- Location restrictions apply
- Program restrictions apply
- On-site experiences in each course
- Full-time semester-long teaching internship in capstone
Tuition Per Credit
- $544 per credit (in-state)
- $659 per credit (out-of-state)
- $336 per credit (military)
- Other fees may apply
Admission Requirements
Please review the catalog from the year in which you began the program for the program admission requirements for that year.
Students taking the Praxis exams should use the following code to send transcripts directly: UMGC Praxis code RA5406
Military-Specific Details
This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students.
State-Specific Details
Special conditions may apply for residents of Kentucky.
Learn more about professional licensure as it relates to this program.
Instructional Technology Integration
Graduate CertificateThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2024-2025 academic year.
As the demand for classroom technology continues to grow, so does the need for experts who can optimize technology to help students achieve. With an online graduate certificate in instructional technology integration from University of Maryland Global Campus, you'll gain advanced skills in curriculum development, instruction, and technology integration in pre-K through grade 12 education. Our online courses are developed with leaders in distance education to help prepare you to lead technology-rich learning environments with mobile learning, blended learning, selecting tools, media integration, and standards-based course design.
Program Highlights
- Explore strategies: Develop guidelines to select appropriate technologies for learning environments.
- Develop leadership skills: Create a professional web and social media presence for the classroom.
- Create technical classroom environments: Discover emerging technologies like social media tools and mobile technology.
- Rely on data: Develop standards-based (Common Core), technology-supported lessons.
- Proactively solve problems: Assess the effectiveness of technology to support student learning.
- Gain hands-on experience: Create multimedia and web-based products that support instruction.
Required Courses
Courses must be taken in the order listed; sequential courses may be taken at the same time.
Foundation Course
- (0 Credits, UCSP 615)
(to be taken within the first 6 credits of study)
The UCSP 615 requirement may be waived if you previously earned a graduate degree from a regionally accredited institution. For more information, contact your academic advisor.
Core Courses
- (3 Credits, INST 600)
- (3 Credits, INST 605)
- (3 Credits, INST 610)
- (3 Credits, INST 615)
Career Preparation
This certificate is designed for pre-K–12 teachers, technology integration specialists, staff developers, and administrators who want to further their work in instructional technology at the classroom, school, and district levels.
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
No previous experience is needed.
Total Program Credits
12
Transfer Credits
Up to 6
Format
- All courses available online
Tuition Per Credit
- $544 per credit (in-state)
- $659 per credit (out-of-state)
- $336 per credit (military)
- Other fees may apply
Admission Requirements
This program follows standard UMGC admission requirements.
Military-Specific Details
This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students.
State-Specific Details
This program does not have state-specific restrictions.
Instructional Technology
Master of EducationThese program requirements are for students who enroll in the 2024-2025 academic year.
Earn your master’s degree in instructional technology at University of Maryland Global Campus. This cutting-edge online program bridges the gap between theory and practice, and offers a curriculum designed and taught by industry experts with extensive professional experience. Take your educational career to the next level in our convenient online classroom and expand your knowledge base using our no-cost digital resources. Apply today.
Note: This program does not lead to teacher certification in Maryland.
Program Highlights
- Prioritize access: Advocate for the use of technology to create equitable and ongoing access to high-quality education.
- Establish goals: Establish and pursue shared learning goals through participation in professional learning networks.
- Design learning experiences: Design learning experiences and environments that meet the diverse needs and interests of all learners.
- Advance teaching: Plan, provide, and evaluate the impact of professional learning initiatives using technology.
- Make data-driven decisions: Model and support the use of qualitative and quantitative data to inform instruction.
- Support students: Support students in recognizing the responsibilities and opportunities inherent in living in a digital world.
Required Courses
This program requires a total of 33 credits.
Initial Requirement
- (0 Credits, UCSP 615)
This course must be taken within the first 6 credits of study (if required). The UCSP 615 requirement may be waived if you previously earned a graduate degree from a regionally accredited institution. For more information, contact your academic advisor.
Core Courses
- (3 Credits, INST 600)
- (3 Credits, INST 605)
- (3 Credits, INST 610)
- (3 Credits, INST 615)
- (3 Credits, INST 620)
- (3 Credits, INST 625)
- (3 Credits, INST 630)
- (3 Credits, INST 640)
- (3 Credits, INST 645)
Capstone Courses
- (3 Credits, INST 650)
- (3 Credits, INST 670)
Career Preparation
This program may help prepare you for advanced roles in the field of instructional technology, such as technology integration specialist, instructional technology coordinator, and media specialist. The skills you acquire throughout the program may apply to educational institutions, corporate training programs, and government agencies, as well as nonprofit organizations. Â
Experience Recommended for Success in the Program
The Master of Education in instructional technology is designed for students with professional experience teaching in P–12 schools. If you lack teaching experience, you may want to choose another UMGC education-related graduate program. Strong writing skills are also encouraged in this program. Â
Total Program Credits
33
Transfer Credits
Up to 12
Format
- All courses available online
- Location restrictions apply
- Clinical fieldwork required
Tuition Per Credit
- $544 per credit (in-state)
- $659 per credit (out-of-state)
- $336 per credit (military)
- Other fees may apply
Admission Requirements
This program follows standard UMGC admission requirements.
Military-Specific Details
This program does not have military restrictions. It is available to all eligible civilian and military-affiliated students.
State-Specific Details
Special conditions apply for residents of Kentucky.
Learn more about professional licensure as it relates to this program.
