M.A. in Education
Program Overview
Simpson University’s Master of Arts in Education (MAE) program is designed to prepare students to become leaders who will inspire, empower, and collectively make a difference in the lives of future generations. Our dynamic community is focused on building character and fostering purpose, while our comprehensive curriculum provides the academic training that will develop students’ mastery as skilled and compassionate educators.
Note: The MAE can also be combined with the Preliminary Teaching Credential.
At Simpson University, we believe the mission of education is to provide visionary leadership: a call for both educators and students to become what they are capable of becoming – allowing them to create the future they imagine. The MAE is your personal invitation to become part of that missions, taking your profession to new heights of integrity, passion, and excellence.
“TEACHERS AFFECT ETERNITY. NO ONE CAN TELL WHERE THEIR INFLUENCE STOPS.” – HENRY BROOKS ADAMS
Required Courses
- Philosophical Foundations of Education (3)
- *Psychological Applications in Education (3)
- *Language Arts (4)
- *Curriculum & Instruction (4)
- *Multicultural Instruction (3)
- Research and Writing (3)
- Tests, Measurements & Assessment Theory (3)
- Foundations & Trends in American Education (3)
- Leadership in Vision & Change (3)
- Leadership in Curriculum, Instruction & Supervision (4)
*Requires Observation Hours
Research Options:
- Pedagogy and Assessment (6)
-or- - Thesis (3)
- Thesis Continued (3)
Accreditation
The MAE degree is accredited by the Western Senior College and University Commission (WSCUS) and the teaching credential program is approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC).
