Overview

Our Teaching program at the University of Central Missouri is for people looking for a career change or those who need their initial teaching certification. Many graduates finish the graduate program to earn their Teaching master’s in two years.

UCM’s MA in Teaching offers areas of concentration in:

Secondary Education

Middle School Education

Elementary Education

K–12 Education

Educational Theory

Science Education

Math Education

Program Learning Outcomes

The graduate with a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree will use the knowledge and skills obtained in the program to:

Deliver essential content of the discipline through engaging, meaningful learning activities aligned to the curriculum.

Demonstrate understanding of curriculum implementation and instructional strategies, promoting critical thinking, consistent with current theories on student growth and development.

Create a positive classroom environment, conducive to learning, through correct and appropriate communication and instructional strategies.

Collect and maintain accurate student data to inform and improve instruction.

Monitor and manage student learning through self-assessment, professional collaboration, and by staying current on instructional knowledge to improve student achievement.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Advanced Foundations of Education

Advanced Educational Psychology

Content Area Literacy

Advanced Assessment and Evaluation

Curriculum Development and Assessment

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

Students Staying in Their Home Country deadline: 2-3 weeks prior to the start of the semester.

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Warrensburg, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.75

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university

have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher

the online Graduate Studies application

application fee by July 15th for Fall enrollment or December 1st for Spring enrollment;

all official transcripts;

two letters of recommendation from college/university educators and/or supervisors qualified to address your potential for success as a K-12 educator and/or colleagues who are qualified to address your professional skills;

a personal statement responding to the following question: Why are you interested in a teaching career?

a video response to the following question: Why are you interested in the Master of Arts in Teaching program?

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

21990 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 733 USD per credit during 12 months.
National

21990 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 733 USD per credit during 12 months.
In-State

10980 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 366 USD per credit during 12 months.

Living costs for Warrensburg

800 - 1300 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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