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Master of Arts (M.A.) in Teacher Education (MACI)

 

Program Description

The Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction (MACI) is a 36 hour alternate certification program for candidates who currently hold a bachelor's degree in a field other than education. The MACI program focuses on providing the pedagogical knowledge and skills needed for secondary instruction to those with sufficient content knowledge. MACI candidates may apply for certification in English, math, science (biology, chemistry, physics) or social studies.

Admissions Requirements

Applicants to the program must meet these requirements:

  • 2.75 GPA overall or on last 60 hours of undergraduate work
  • Praxis I (Must pass before application is considered)
  • Praxis II (Priority for admission given to those who pass by March 1 deadline.)
  • Writing sample

Application deadlines:

  • March 1

See the Graduate Handbook for information on completing the application process.

Career Opportunities

The Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction (MACI) program prepares candidates with sufficient preparation in science (biology, chemistry, and/or physics), mathematics English, or social studies for teaching positions in the secondary classroom.

Online/Regional Campus Options

The program of study for the Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction (MACI) degree is available on the Oxford campus. Several of the classes are online or hybrid courses.

For More Information

Sharon Clemmer
Graduate Activities Assistant
Department of Teacher Education
School of Education
The University of Mississippi
336 Guyton Hall
University, MS 38677
(662) 915-5986
(662) 915-6718 Fax
sclemmer@olemiss.edu
Joel C Amidon
Assistant Professor of Secondary Education
Department of Teacher Education
School of Education
The University of Mississippi
323 Guyton
University, MS 38677
(662) 915-7588
(662) 915-6718 Fax
jcamidon@olemiss.edu

 

Education Minor

(18 Credit Hours)

 

Purpose: To enlighten the general public about the teaching profession with the goal of developing a k-12 educationally literate populace. Issues in education related to pedagogy, child development, philosophy, and foundations are focus areas of this minor.

Students wanting to get a minor in Education must take the following courses:

  • EDFD 209 Foundations in Education (3)
  • EDSP 308 Introduction to Special Education (3)
  • EDAV 427 Educational Technology (3)
  • And 9 additional hours of education courses at the 300 level or higher.

 

Math Education Minor

(18 Credit Hours)

 

[Note:] The Math Education minor is not approved for majors within the College of Liberal Arts.

Students wanting to get a minor in Math Education must take the following courses:

  • EDFD 209 Foundations in Education (3)
  • EDSP 308 Introduction to Special Education (3)
  • EDSE 410 Seminar in Secondary Education (3)
  • Math 245 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers I (3)
  • Math 246 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers II (3)
  • Math 390 Techniques in Teaching Secondary Math (3)

 

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