Take your first step with Marian!
Don't stay in a job that isn't as personally rewarding or meaningful as you want it to be. Take your first step to an exciting new teaching career in early education, elementary education, secondary education, or special education by requesting more information, today!
Prepare for a rewarding career as a teacher.
If it's time to change careers and join the rewarding field of teaching, the Marian University Fred S. Klipsch Educators College offers graduate programs designed to fit the schedule of working adults.
Do you have a bachelor's degree in another field? Take the first step towards your new career and request information on our master's degree programs. Already have a master's? No problem. Marian also has a licensure-preparation program for you. Develop the skills you need to sit for your Indiana State teaching license.
Courses in the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT), Master of Arts in Education (MAED): with a focus in special education, and Transition to Teaching (T2T) licensure-preparation programs are delivered through online or hybrid (online and in-person) classes, so you can choose what works best for you.
Become a credentialed, well-prepared educator.
No matter which format you choose, our teacher preparation programs will provide you with broad knowledge and deep insight into the practical, applied art of teaching. You will explore a range of instructional theories, concepts, methods, and styles. Courses include an emphasis on cultural diversity and teaching minority students in the K-12 environment.
| Format | MAT | MAED | T2T |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hybrid (on-campus and online) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Part-time format | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Evening and weekend classes | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Transition to Teaching permit (only if the GPA requirement is met) |
✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Please note: Student teaching is completed during the last semester after completing all coursework and passing necessary content area exams. | |||
| Duration | |||
| 18-months program | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Two-year program | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Start dates | |||
| Fall semester | ✓ | ||
| Spring, summer, and fall semesters | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Credit hours | |||
| 18-24 credit hours | ✓ | ||
| 36-39 credit hours | ✓ | ✓ | |
Gain valuable, hands-on experience in the classroom through supervised internships in your final semester.
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