The Master of Arts in Teaching program is based on the assumption that, through a curriculum carefully balanced in theory and practice, participants can acquire and refine the knowledge and skills needed for teaching general and/or special education students. The program is completed with a yearlong student teaching experience. Traditional interns are supervised by a member of the Goucher faculty in addition to a mentor teacher through partnership with a Professional Development School (PDS). Conditional teachers are partnered with a Goucher faculty member to enhance their skills and improve student outcomes in the classroom.

What sets us apart?

Our flexible program is designed with the busy professional in mind: Earn your Master of Arts in Teaching degree in the format that works for you: online, in person, hybrid, or accelerated online. Admission and start times are on a rolling basis, so you can start when you are ready to begin this journey.

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 student-centered, positive learning experience.
• Instructional practices complement student needs and encourage problem-solving and critical thinking.
• Assessments evaluate instruction and student learning with the goal of real-world skill application.
• Professionalism and interpersonal relationships through positive mentorship.
  
  

Areas of licensure

• Elementary Education (grades 1-6)
• Elementary Special Education (grades 1-8)
• Dual Elementary (grades 1-6) and Special Education (grades 1-8)
• Secondary Content Areas (grades 7-12)
• Secondary Special Education (grades 6-adult)
• Dual Secondary Education (grades 7-12) and Special Education (grades 6-adult) 
  
  

Conditional teacher pathway

The Graduate Programs in Education has been supporting conditionally licensed teachers in finding pathways to full licensure eligibility for decades. We provide a supportive learning environment where full-time teachers can achieve their learning goals while maintaining employment.

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Tuition & financial aid

The total estimated program cost for the Master of Arts in Teaching program ranges from $27,000 - $34,000 based on the current tuition and fees for the 2024-2025 academic year.

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How to apply

Acceptance to the program will be based on an evaluation of the applicant's work and experience, essay, recommendation forms and transcripts. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

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