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Shorter to offer online master’s degree in teaching

Shorter to offer online master’s degree in teaching

Shorter to offer online master’s degree in teaching

Posted: 13 Jan 2011 08:05 PM PST

by Staff Reports Rn T.Com

Shorter University has announced plans to launch its online Master of Arts in Teaching in early childhood education degree this fall.

The majority of the program requirements can be completed online with students coming to campus for an orientation and an additional seminar prior to student teaching. The program is designed for prospective students who have already earned an undergraduate degree.

"The School of Education, along with the university, has wanted this program for some time," said Sandra Leslie, dean of the School of Education. "It's a popular program, one that we are asked about frequently, so we are very proud of the fact that we will now be able to offer the MAT and offer it in a convenient online setting."

The student teaching and field placement requirements of the program will be conducted remotely through video sharing technology, Leslie explained.

Shorter University Provost Craig Shull believes the program will have a regional appeal for people seeking to build a career in the teaching profession.

"Part of Shorter's mission statement is to provide educational opportunities to individuals who are unable to attend traditional classes through geographically distant locations and online classes," he said. "By offering the MAT online, Shorter will be meeting the need of an entire region and furthering the advancement of a noble profession."

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