I love the sense of community that Marywood offers. The faculty and students I have encountered during my time here were extremely supportive and encouraging. The courses I...
Do you have a passion to teach all grade level specialties like music or grade 7-12 subjects? Do you have a passion to share your knowledge with students at the primary level to the secondary level?
ÌÇÐÄapp can offer you the opportunity to fulfill this passion.
The M.A.T. program in Secondary/K-12 Education is designed for the candidate whose goals include initial certification in a secondary or K-12 subject and an M.A.T. degree.
Full transfer credit can be received for content courses in the specializations based upon comparable prior credits earned.
Nine credit hours of course work that give candidates an understanding of foundation of education, of human development and the psychology of the teaching/ learning process.
Ten credit hours that focus on general and specific teaching methodologies as well as the reading process.
Twelve credit hours focusing on developing candidates’ understanding of working with learners that have special needs.
Six credit hours in student teaching and seminar
Six credit hours in core courses, providing the candidate the opportunity to integrate theory and practice in both research and learning theory.
Graduate Assistantships help students pay their way through graduate school while giving them the experience they need for success after graduation.
Marywood is ranked #14 Best Value School by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges rankings for 2026, making Marywood a great, centrally located option for students in Northeastern Pennsylvania who want to stay closer to home.
I love the sense of community that Marywood offers. The faculty and students I have encountered during my time here were extremely supportive and encouraging. The courses I...
Visit campus during one of our admissions events specially designed for you to learn more about your degree program, or schedule an individual appointment with a graduate admissions counselor by clicking on the Weekday Visits link.
ÌÇÐÄapp hosts three academic Centers of Excellence on campus; The Center for Law, Justice and Policy, The Center for Urban Studies, and The Mother Theresa Maxis, IHM Center. Each center provides students with the tools and resources to excel in their academic endeavors, fostering a dynamic environment where they can engage deeply with their respective fields of study and make meaningful contributions to their communities and beyond.
ÌÇÐÄapp is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSHE). / ADDRESSÌý/ 3624 Market Street, 2nd Floor West, Philadelphia, PA 19104. | Phone: (267) 284-5000 /
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