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Program Overview
The 14-month Master of Arts in Teaching Program introduces students who completed a bachelor’s degree in a field other than education to the fundamentals of teaching in the elementary or secondary school. Even if you didn’t major in education as an undergrad, you can still be an elementary, junior high, or high school teacher! For example, students graduating from the History, English, Mathematics, Life Sciences, Business, or Sports and Fitness Leadership (Fitness Science) undergraduate programs at Johnson University would be able to use this program to attain teacher licensure in Tennessee.
Students receive instruction in lesson preparation and presentation, classroom management, integration of a biblical worldview and application of biblical knowledge to the teaching profession, the development and implementation of curriculum, and current trends in education. They apply these skills during a long-term student teaching experience under the mentorship of expert teachers. Successful completion of the program leads to licensure from the Tennessee State Board of Education; certification by the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI); and a Master of Arts degree from Johnson University.
Students may choose from the following licensure options:
6th-12th grade (Biology, English, History, Mathematics, Business)
K-12 Physical Education
PreK-12th grade English as a Second Language
Program Director
Dr. Nikki Votaw
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865-251-2309
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Add a teaching degree in 14 months with Johnson University’s Master of Arts in Teaching. The Master of Arts in Teaching introduces students who completed a bachelor’s degree in a field other than education to the fundamentals of teaching in the elementary or secondary school. Even if you didn’t major in education as an undergrad, you can still be an elementary, junior high, or high school teacher!
Curriculum
6-12 Education
- Ministry of the Master
- Teaching in the Christian School
- Classroom Management
- Introduction to Education II
- Diversity & Special Education
- Observation Practicum
- Introduction to Secondary Education
- Reading in the Content Area
- Topics & Trends in Secondary Education
- Student Teaching: Secondary Education
- Choose one of the following:
Teaching English
Teaching History
Teaching Biology
Teaching Mathematics
Teaching Business
K-12 Physical Education
To be admitted to this program, students should have previously earned a bachelor’s degree in Sport and Fitness Leadership from a regionally accredited university with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0. This degree is specifically designed for graduates of the Johnson University Exercise Science program.
- Ministry of the Master
- Introduction to Education
- Teaching in the Christian School
- Classroom Management
- Introduction to Education II
- Diversity & Special Education
- Observation Practicum
- Physical Education Methods
- Student Teaching
- Reading in the Content Area
- Topics & Trends in Secondary Education
PreK-12 English as a second language
- Ministry of the Master
- Introduction to Education
- Teaching in the Christian School
- Instruction and Assessment for English Learners
- Topics and Trends
- Classroom Management
- Introduction to Education II
- Integrated Methods II Reading
- Diversity & Special Education
- Observation Practicum
- Student Teaching: English as a Second Language