Middle Level Mathematics, Grades 6–8
This program concentrates on developing instructional leaders and the content knowledge middle school teachers need to know in order to be effective teachers of mathematics. The degree incorporates the Principles and Standards for School Mathematics as outlined by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM).
Each of the Master in the Art of Teaching (MAT) degrees consists of 10 courses—made up of core courses and specialty courses. Six core courses focus on content that all teachers need to know regardless of grade level and/or subject area and four specialty courses that focus on the content specific to each program.
To enroll in the online master's degree program you must be currently employed as a teacher and possess an undergraduate degree.
Marygrove College, located in Detroit, Michigan, has been a leader in teacher education since 1927. In the past decade, more teachers have earned their Master in the Art of Teaching degree from Marygrove College than from any other college or university. Marygrove was one of the first colleges to offer the convenience and flexibility of a distance learning master's degree. With over 20,000 graduates from the distance learning master's degree program since 1990, Marygrove has a history of serving K-12 teachers with a program that is relevant to today's working educator.
Marygrove College has partnered with Teachscape, a leader in online professional development for K-12 educators. Teachscape's mulitmedia online platform provides Marygrove MAT students with an unparalleled course experience. Teachscape allows students to have full access to video case studies featuring reknowned educatiuon experts and classroom practitioners, as well as interactions with peer and faculty, all online in the convenience of their home or classroom.
