University of Michigan - Flint

The University of Michigan-Flint’s School of Education and Human Services offers the Master of Arts degree in Education with concentrations in

• Early Childhood Education - with or without endorsement (ZA)
• Literacy K-12 -  with endorsement in Reading Specialist (BR)
• Special Education - with endorsements in Learning Disabilities (SM) and Cognitive Impairments (SA)
• Technology in Education - Traditional and Global Programs - with or without endorsement (ND)

These programs provide advanced study for persons who wish to enhance their knowledge base and professional background in educational fields that have an urban focus. All courses are offered at times convenient for in-service teachers. Admission to all programs (except Technology in Education, Global Program) occur for all semesters (fall, winter, spring, and summer).

A teaching certificate is required for all programs leading to an endorsement. For candidates without a teaching certificate it is possible to enroll in the Early Childhood or Technology in Education program.

Teachers may select a planned program (18 credits in one concentration) to meet their continuing education requirements for their Professional Certification (with or without completing the full endorsement or MA program).

The Master of Arts in Education Degree Program is designed to offer students:

• an awareness of the unique characteristics and needs of diverse student populations in an urban setting
• an understanding of principles of motivation and learning and how these translate into the classroom
• an awareness of the historical, sociological, political, and philosophical factors that promote equal educational opportunity
• an opportunity to examine school and classroom environments and develop strategies that will both improve instruction in elementary and secondary school settings and enhance University/school partnership opportunities
• enhanced skills as instructional decision makers
• theoretical and practical information on both integrated and discipline based curriculum models
• pedagogical-content knowledge necessary to make appropriate instructional decisions
• exposure to current research and theory in education
• knowledge and experience with a variety of educational research techniques
• an opportunity to enhance multi-disciplinary understandings through integrated and cross-discipline study

Please contact Rachel Biocchi (Education Graduate Advisor) at 810-237-6573 biocchir@umflint.edu or Dr. Judith Ableser (Director of Graduate Programs in Education) at jableser@umflint.edu for more information.