The program is based on the assumption that, through a curriculum carefully balanced in theory and practice, participants can acquire the knowledge and skills needed for teaching general and/or special education students. The program is completed with a yearlong internship or supervised teaching experience guided both by a member of the Goucher faculty and by a cooperating or helping teacher at a professional development school (PDS).

Our M.A. in Teaching offers engaged faculty and lasting relationships. If you have any questions, please contact the M.A.T. program director, Petal Sumner, at petal.sumner@goucher.edu.

Flexible

Earn your degree in the format that works for you: online, in person, hybrid, or accelerated online.

Meeting Modern Standards

Designed to prepare well-qualified teachers, this intensive program develops the skills to meet the following standards:

• Planning shows content knowledge and embraces developmental and diverse student needs
• Management for student behavior maximizes a positive learning environment
• Instructional practices complement student needs and encourage problem-solving and critical thinking
• Assessments evaluate instruction and student learning
• Professionalism and interpersonal relationships maintained

Areas of Certification

• Elementary Education (grades 1-6)
• Special Education (Elementary, grades 1-8)
• Dual Elementary (grades 1-6) and Special Education (grades 1-8)
• Special Education (Secondary/Adult, grades 6-12)
• Dual Secondary and Special Education (grades 7-12)
• Secondary (grades 7-12, content-specific)

Why Choose Goucher?