Teaching seen as a great opportunity for working adults
WASHINGTON (AP) -- More teachers, it seems, are ready to leave their schools behind. Forty percent of public school teachers plan to exit the profession within five years, the highest rate since at least 1990, according to a study being released Thursday. The rate is expected to be even greater among high school teachers, half of whom plan to be out of teaching by 2010, according to the National Center for Education Information. from the New York Times 8/17/05
Simpson College has been known for quality education for more than 140 years. The Simpson College Teacher Education program is noted for its excellence in preparing teachers for the classroom.
"Simpson College gave me the opportunity to get my MAT with evening courses that easily fit into my schedule...the professors maintained a superior level of relevance and rigor that challenged me and prepared me to enter the teaching profession. I value both the education I gained and the professors I encountered during my time at Simpson."
Nancy Duncan, 2007
Master of Arts in Teaching
Currently teaching Physics and Biology at East High School, Des Moines
The Choice is Yours
Simpson College offers both the Transition to Teaching for initial licensure Master of Arts in Teaching program (MAT). Both programs are intended for individuals changing careers in order to pursue secondary licensure in the endorsed areas of business, world language, language arts, math, natural sciences, social studies and social sciences. It is not applicable for those with an undergraduate degree in education.
- In the Transition to Teaching program you will receive at least thirty (30) hours of graduate credit and secondary teaching licensure.
- The MAT program results in both licensure and a master's degree after the student has begun teaching
Designed with the Working Adult in Mind
Flexible evening schedules are important to our students. Our campus in Indianola is convenient to Des Moines and provides a 16 month cycle of courses and student teaching to provide secondary teaching certification to working adults. Once coursework is complete, students will be prepared for student teaching.
Affordable
Graduate tuition is $365 per credit hour starting Fall 2008 and many students will qualify for the Stafford Student Loan. In addition, students may qualify for a state forgivable loan of $1500 per semester, if endorsed in designated teacher shortage areas. The state of Iowa shortage areas for the 2008-2009 school year include: math, science, music, and foreign language. More information.
Admission requirements
Minimum admission requirements: An applicant must have graduated with cumulative GPA of 2.75 and a minimum of 3.00 in the major area of endorsement, if pursuing the MAT program. If seeking admission into the Transition-to-Teaching (secondary teaching licensure only) program, a cumulative GPA of 2.75 is required with a GPA of at least 2.75 in the major endorsement. An applicant with a cumulative GPA lower than those required may be accepted to enroll provisionally in the appropriate program. This student will need to take additional coursework in their major endorsement. For additional admission requirements, please refer to our supplemental application [pdf] for secondary education. You may also refer to the MAT handbook.
To apply, download the part-time application (PDF) for admission and the supplemental (PDF) application for secondary education. Contact your college and request that they send a transcript to Simpson College. A directory of phone numbers and web pages for other colleges is available. A form (pdf) for your use in requesting your transcript is available.
Please call today for an appointment with our advisor Jennifer Hart or request information or an appointment.
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