Program Schedule - Alternate Routes

If you are currently employed or have strong relationships with a school, we will work creatively with you to explore the possibility of an appropriate internship where you are. The MAE-ARC program is heavily, but not entirely, based in the field. During the field-based portion of this program, candidates are assigned mentors in a school district in addition to their cooperating teacher.

Typical internships begin on the first teacher report day of the school year and continue through the school year. In rare cases, early completion can be arranged but the typical internship will last until at least mid-spring. During this time, the candidate spends all day, every day in their internship gaining an intimate knowledge of how schools work.

When the candidate and supervisor agree that the candidate is ready and prepared, the university supervisor will oversee the completion of the Teacher Performance Assessment (edTPA). When the candidate has successfully completed the TPA and completed his/her internship he/she may be recommended for a Residency Teaching Certificate with the appropriate endorsement(s).

After candidates have completed the initial certification portion of the program, they will have three years to complete the remaining credits in the MAE degree. These classes will be made available on nights and weekends so candidates can work while finishing the degree.

(Note: days/times are approximate and subject to change)

Summer Semester (June August):
Students can expect to be in classes all day Monday to Thursday with the occasional Friday or Saturday class. Please consult the summer schedule for specific times.

EDUC 520: Issues of Child Abuse and Neglect (1)
EDUC 544: Sociocultural Foundations of Education (2)
SPED 580: Foundations and Instructional Strategies for Students with Disabilities (4)

Fall Semester (September – December):
Once a week in the evening and Saturdays. The internship schedule varies. Please consult the fall schedule for specific times.

EDUC 565: Elementary Reading, Language Arts, and Social Studies (2)
EDUC 566: Elementary Math and Science (2)

J-term (January):
Once a week in the evening and Saturdays. The internship schedule varies. Please consult the fall schedule for specific times.

EDUC 528: Reading and Writing Across the K-8 Curriculum (2)
EDUC 564: The Arts, Mind, and Body (2)

Spring Semester (February – May):
The full-time student teaching schedule varies. One seminar course on Saturdays. Please consult the spring schedule for specific times.

SPED 520: Teaching Students with Special Needs (2)
EDUC 563B: Integrating Seminar: Internship (2)
EDUC 568: Internship in Teaching (6)

Remaining coursework is to be finished within 3 years of the start of the program

EDUC 510: Teaching Reading and Language Arts (3)
EDUC 562: Schools and Society (2)
EDUC 563A: Application of Technology Tools for Teachers (2)
EPSY 566: Advanced Cognition, Development, & Learning (2)

Summer Semester (June August):
Students can expect to be in classes all day Monday to Thursday with the occasional Friday or Saturday class. Please consult the summer schedule for specific times.

EDUC 520: Issues of Child Abuse and Neglect (1)
EDUC 544: Sociocultural Foundations of Education (2)
EDUC 556: Critical Issues in Secondary Teaching (2)
SPED 580: Foundations and Instructional Strategies for Students with Disabilities (4)

Fall Semester (September December):
Once a week in the evening and Saturdays. The internship schedule varies. Please consult the fall schedule for specific times.

EDUC 561: Instructional Methodology for Secondary Teachers (4)

(Optional) J-term (January):
Required for master’s degree, not required for certification. Once a week in the evening and Saturdays. The internship schedule varies. Please consult the fall schedule for specific times.

EDUC 529: Reading and Writing Across the Secondary Curriculum (2)

Spring Semester (February May):
The full-time student teaching schedule varies. One seminar course on Saturdays. Please consult the spring schedule for specific times.

EDUC 563B: Integrating Seminar: Internship (2)
SPED 520: Teaching Students with Special Needs (2)
EDUC 568: Internship in Teaching (6)

Remaining coursework is to be finished within 3 years of the start of the program

EDUC 510: Teaching Reading and Language Arts (3)
EDUC 529: Reading & Writing Across the Secondary Curriculum (2)
EDUC 562: Schools and Society (2)
EDUC 563A: Application of Technology Tools for Teachers (2)
EPSY 566: Advanced Cognition, Development, & Learning (2)

Summer Semester (June – August):
Students can expect to be in EDUC classes all day Monday to Thursday with the occasional Friday or Saturday class. SPED courses are in the evenings. Please consult the summer schedule for specific times.
3 courses (7 credits) – 500 Level  |  8 courses (18 credits) – 900 Level (Continuing Education coursework)

EDUC 544: Sociocultural Foundations of Education (2)
EDUC 520: Issues of Child Abuse & Neglect (1)
SPED 580: Foundations and Instructional Strategies for Students with Disabilities (4)
SPED 912: Team Building & Collaboration (2)
SPED 910: Foundations, Assessment, Evaluation (3)
SPED 914: Procedures for Students with Mild Disabilities (3)
SPED 917: Severe & Profound Disabilities (2)
SPED 915: Behavioral Disabilities (3)
SPED 911: Developmental Disabilities (2)
SPED 921: Autism (1)
SPED 916: Issues in Early Childhood Special Education (2)

Fall Semester (September – December):
Classes are once a week in the evening and Saturdays. The internship schedule varies. Please consult the fall schedule for specific times.

EDUC 565: Elem Reading, Language Arts & Social Studies (2)
EDUC 566: Elem Math & Science (2)

J-term (January):
Classes are once a week in the evening and Saturdays. The internship schedule varies. Please consult the J-term schedule for specific times.

EDUC 528: Reading & Writing Across K-8 Curriculum (2)
EDUC 564: Arts, Mind, & Body (2)

Spring Semester (February – May):
The full-time student teaching schedule varies. One seminar course on Saturdays. Please consult the spring schedule for specific times.

SPED 520: Teaching Students with Special Needs (2)
EDUC 563B: Integrating Seminar: Internship (2)
EDUC 568: Internship in Teaching (6)

Remaining coursework is to be finished within 3 years of the start of the program

EDUC 510: Teaching Reading and Language Arts (3)
EDUC 562: Schools and Society (2)
EDUC 563A: Application of Technology Tools for Teachers (2)
EPSY 566: Advanced Cognition, Development, & Learning (2)

Summer Semester (June – August):
Students can expect to be in EDUC classes all day Monday to Thursday with the occasional Friday or Saturday class. SPED courses are in the evenings. Please consult the summer schedule for specific times.
4 courses (9 credits) – 500 Level  |  8 courses (18 credits) – 900 Level (Continuing Education coursework)

EDUC 520: Issues of Child Abuse and Neglect (1)
EDUC 544: Sociocultural Foundations of Education (2)
EDUC 556: Critical Issues in Secondary Teaching (2)
SPED 580: Foundations and Instructional Strategies for Students with Disabilities (4)
SPED 912: Team Building & Collaboration (2)
SPED 910: Foundations, Assessment, Evaluation (3)
SPED 914: Procedures for Students with Mild Disabilities (3)
SPED 917: Severe and Profound Disabilities (2)
SPED 915: Behavioral Disabilities (3)
SPED 911: Developmental Disabilities (2)
SPED 921: Autism (1)
SPED 916: Issues in Early Childhood Special Education (2)

Fall Semester (September – December):
Classes are once a week in the evening and Saturdays. The internship schedule varies. Please consult the J-term schedule for specific times.

EDUC 561: Instructional Methodology for Secondary Teachers (4)

(Optional) J-term (January):
Required for master’s degree, not required for certification. Classes are once a week in the evening and Saturdays. The internship schedule varies. Please consult the J-term schedule for specific times.

EDUC 529: Reading and Writing Across the Secondary Curriculum (2)

Spring Semester (February– May):
The full-time student teaching schedule varies. One seminar course on Saturdays. Please consult the spring schedule for specific times.

EDUC 563B: Integrating Seminar: Internship (2)
SPED 520: Teaching Students with Special Needs (2)
EDUC 568: Internship in Teaching (6)

Remaining coursework is to be finished within 3 years of the start of the program

EDUC 510: Teaching Reading and Language Arts (3)
EDUC 529: Reading & Writing Across the Secondary Curriculum (2)
EDUC 562: Schools and Society (2)
EDUC 563A: Application of Technology Tools for Teachers (2)
EPSY 566: Advanced Cognition, Development, & Learning (2)