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Overview
The master’s degree may be completed after certification, but degree requirements must be completed within 6 years of the time the first course in the program is completed.
The Teaching - Elementary program at Wayne State University may be completed as a full-time or part-time student. The certification portion of the program can be completed in 2 years as a full-time student; however, the Early Childhood and Special Education programs require additional coursework and an additional clinical experience. Most courses are offered in the late afternoon or evening; however, you should be aware that student teaching and other clinical experiences must be completed during the day.
Students may complete requirements for the teaching certificate prior to completing the Master of Arts in Teaching degree. MAT students must complete a minimum of 42 semester credits for teacher certification. Students in the Bilingual-Bicultural, Early Childhood, English as a Second Language (ESL), and Special Education programs have additional coursework. An additional 5 credits will be completed for the master’s degree.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Multicultural Education in Urban America
- Foundations of Educational Psychology
- Children’s Literature for New & Prospective Teachers
- Language Arts Instruction: Preprimary
- Reading Instruction: Preprimary
- Mathematics Instruction: Preprimary
- Science Curriculum: Preprimary
- Social Studies Curriculum: Preprimary
- Reading in the Content Areas
- Inclusive Teaching
- Analysis of Elementary School Teaching
- Directed Teaching and Conference
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 58
TOEFL® IBT 79
Credits
42 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Education Teaching View 1807 other Masters in Teaching in United StatesAcademic requirements
GPA 2.75
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
PTE Academic 58
TOEFL® IBT 79
Other requirements
General requirements
- International applicants must complete the equivalent of a U.S. four-year degree, including all state and external/internal examinations required for the degree. Although a degree in another country may have a name similar to a U.S. degree, this does not necessarily indicate the degree can be accepted as equivalent.Minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75 or its equivalent in upper division coursework.
- The Graduate School does not require the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). However, individual program requirements vary.
- Submit your official transcript(s)
Tuition Fee
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International
32067 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1527 USD per credit during 24 months. -
National
32067 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1527 USD per credit during 24 months. -
In-State
14805 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 705 USD per credit during 24 months.
Living costs for Detroit
1050 - 1770 USD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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