M.A. in Education
Program Overview
Simpson University’s Master of Arts in Education (MAE) program prepares educators to lead with character, purpose, and excellence. Through a rigorous curriculum and supportive learning community, students develop the knowledge and skills to make a lasting impact in the lives of future generations.
With four flexible pathways to choose from, including an option that combines the MAE with a Preliminary Teaching Credential, students can pursue the path that best aligns with their professional goals and fits their current schedule.
We believe education is a calling to lead, serve, and help others become all they are capable of becoming. The MAE is your invitation to grow as an educator while preparing to shape the future with integrity and purpose.
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MAE + Credential
Fully online – For students who want to receive an MAE while also completing the teaching credential in one pathway.
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Prerequisites/Corequisites
- Philosophical Foundations of Education
- Psychological Applications in Education
Core:
- Tests, Measurements & Assessment Theory
- Found. & Trends in American Education
- Leadership in Vision & Change
- Leadership in Curriculum, Instruction & Supervision
Curriculum Concentration:
- Language Arts
- Curriculum & Instruction
- Multicultural Instruction
MAE/PASC
Partially online – For students wishing to receive their Preliminary Administrative Services Credential and MAE in conjunction. This program is offered in partnership with the Shasta County Office of Education, and the courses for this pathway are split between the Shasta Leadership Academy and Simpson University.
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SCOE PASC Core (in-person):
- Visionary Leadership
- School Improvement Leadership
- Organizational and Systems Leadership
- Instructional Leadership
- Professional Development & Ethical Leadership
- Community Leadership
Simpson University Leadership Concentration (in-person or hybrid):
- Research & Writing
- Leadership in Fiscal Management
- Research in Practice
- Leadership in Law & Personnel
MAE – TUG/DC
Fully online – For Traditional Undergraduate and Degree Completion students who have completed all credentialing courses (except clinical practice) during their undergraduate courses and need additional courses to receive the MAE.
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Core:
- Tests, Measurements & Assessment Theory
- Found. & Trends in American Education
- Leadership in Vision & Change
- Leadership in Curriculum, Instruction & Supervision
Leadership Concentration:
- Leadership in Law & Personnel
- Leadership in Fiscal Management
- Leadership in Special Populations
- Leadership in Behavior Support
MAE Leadership (non-credential)
Fully online – For students interested in educational contexts outside the world of teaching and do not need their teaching credential.
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Core:
- Philosophical Foundations of Education
- Psychological Applications in Education
- Tests, Measurements & Assessment Theory
- Found. & Trends in American Education
Leadership Concentration:
- Leadership in Vision & Change
- Leadership in Curriculum, Instruction & Supervision
- Choose 2 of the following:
- Leadership in Law & Personnel
- Leadership in Fiscal Management
- Leadership in Special Populations
- Leadership in Behavior Support
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