A Master of Arts in Education program with your choice of specialization

Program Overview
You want to be a great teacher and move ahead in your career, but there are new federal initiatives, tightened certification standards, and high expectations for student achievement to think about. Has there ever been a more crucial time to invest in your professional growth?

Earning a master's degree in education is a great way to do just that. Now imagine the possibilities for your career when that degree comes with a specialization in math, reading or technology. And imagine that the degree is so convenient to earn that you do it via the Internet from the location that best suits your schedule.

The Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning (M.A.T.L.) degree from Nova Southeastern University, is an accredited distance-learning master's degree program in education that equips you with the advanced skills you need to increase student achievement and develop a specialized area. Participating in a class via distance learning is easy, too, with just basic computer skills needed.

The Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning degree will help you face the daily challenges of classroom teaching and give you the tools and strategies you need to keep both your students and your career growing. This distance learning master's degree in education program provides classroom-based strategies and skills that have been tested extensively in the field. So when you apply your new skills in the classroom, you're empowered to get the results you desire.

Nova Southeastern University is regionally accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Curriculum & Instruction
Investigates instructional models and classroom management strategies to optimize classroom performance. This specialization provides you with instruction and assessment strategies for diverse classrooms, and enables you to develop curriculum based on your individual classroom needs. Plus, how to introduce new technologies and instructional models into your teaching plan. You will develop an action research project, leading to the creation of a portfolio demonstrating your professional growth.

Elementary Reading
This specialization focuses on reading foundations and interventions to establish successful strategies and build reading comprehension. You will develop an action research project focused on a reading topic, leading to the creation of a portfolio demonstrating your professional growth. Integrating reading, writing and technology into your curriculum is another essential component of this specialization.

Elementary Math
Concentrates on essential strategies and skill development of mathematical concepts, using research-based best practices to enhance classroom learning. The teaching and assessment of math through technology will help you teach basic skills and diagnose skill level development. You will also develop an action research project focused on a math topic, leading to the creation of a portfolio demonstrating your professional growth.

K-12 Technology Integration
Explores how technology can enhance student learning by integrating resources into specific content areas. Explore software, media tools, the Internet and emerging technologies to help conceptual expansion across your curriculum, and integrate multimedia into your everyday teaching. You will also develop an action research project focused on a technology integration topic, leading to the creation of a portfolio demonstrating your professional growth.