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Master of Arts in Education: Learning and Teaching Single Subject Track
An innovative master's program, the MALT degree prepares students to teach in the Pre-K-12 setting, and its curriculum features student teaching, internships, and the use of theory to inform educationally just practices and create confident and competent teachers.
Degrees Offered
Master of Arts
Program Types
Graduate, Credential
Mode of Study
Hybrid
Department
Teaching and LearningSchool / College
School of EducationWhat is a Master of Arts in Education: Learning and Teaching Single Subject Track degree?
The Master of Arts in Education: Learning and Teaching Single Subject Track degree blends a master's in education with a teaching credential to prepare you to teach a specialized subject area upon graduation. An innovative program integrating research and practice, the curriculum addresses new approaches that respond to the complexities of teaching in the modern world.
Why the MALT program at Redlands?
University of Redlands School of Education is a leading force in the world of education. The Master of Arts in Education: Learning and Teaching degree lays the foundation for a fulfilling career in education.
The curriculum builds expertise from theory and inquiry to action, with challenging and rewarding coursework that is accented by full-time student teaching in school placement. Students in the MALT program gain knowledge of fundamental teaching methods in instructional design and foundations of learning in order to better serve their own future students.
This teacher preparation program is accredited by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC) and aligns with SB 2042 standards.
Fieldwork options
Fieldwork plays a vital role in helping students gain hands-on experience, build professional networks, and develop a strong professional identity. You can choose from three options to fulfill the fieldwork requirement of the program: student teaching, a teaching internship, or a teacher residency.
The School of Education maintains a robust connection with the community and is always seeking to expand partnerships. If you're interested in collaborating with the School of Education as a community partner or seeking opportunities to complete fieldwork in a specific school, district, or community, we encourage you to reach out. Please contact the Office of Licensures and Credentialing for more information.
Student teaching
Student teaching places you in one of our partner school districts, where you will work full time alongside a cooperating teacher for 14 weeks. You will receive guidance from University of Redlands as you develop your classroom management skills and instructional strategies.
Teaching internship
A teaching internship allows you to seek a paid, full-time teaching position at a public school district or charter school and assume primary responsibility for a classroom. You will work closely with a district-assigned mentor teacher and a university supervisor from Redlands for at least 14 weeks while in the position. You may be eligible for this immersive option if you have previous teaching experience.
Teacher residency
A teacher residency lets you build your teaching experience under the mentorship of an experienced educator for one full academic year. By working alongside your resident mentor teacher, you will apply theory to real-world situations and strengthen your instructional abilities in a supportive environment. Explore the Teacher Residency Program.
Program information
The following requirements apply to all M.A. in Education: Learning and Teaching programs, including the multiple subject, single subject, dual credential, and mild to moderate support needs tracks.
- Completed application (no application fee required)
- Evidence of a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
- One (1) official transcript issued by the Registrar of the institution where your degree was conferred must be sent directly to the Office of Graduate Admissions
- Two (2) letters of recommendation from faculty or professionals who know your work
- Personal Statement: Please write a 500- word statement that articulates why an equity-centered pedagogy will be important for you as a future teacher. In your response, please refer to at least three of the bold-faced words/phrases in the Department of Teaching and Learning's conceptual framework.
- GPA 2.75
- Application files with less than 2.75 cumulative GPA require two additional letters of recommendations (a total of four) and a GPA petition statement.
- Certificate of Clearance
- Evidence of negative TB test result within the last two years
- Experience working with students preferred, but not required
- Completion of Child Development course, CLEP exam, or equivalent
- Meet Basic Skills Requirement
- Evidence of Subject Matter Competency
- Evidence of subject matter competency by passing state CSET examination(s), completion of state-approved waiver program, or by qualified college-level coursework/degree—may show evidence of registering for examination(s) for application purposes, but will need to meet Subject Matter Competency by the designated student teaching application deadlines in order to student teach.
The coursework and field experience segments of the program are delivered in a prescribed sequence. Pathways are recommended for timely program completion. Learn more by viewing this pathway resource.
To view specific classes, program requirements, and coursework information, visit the current university catalog.
This program is offered in a hybrid modality. The hybrid modality of this program is delivered through a combination of in-person, on-site instruction and synchronous virtual instruction. Students will be expected to be on campus for one course meeting per week. Despite instruction being offered in a hybrid model, this program does require an in-person fieldwork component.
Graduate application deadlines
Fall Term
Priority 1 Deadline: January 15
Priority 2 Deadline: June 1
Spring Term
Priority 1 Deadline: October 1
Priority 2 Deadline: December 1
Summer Term
Priority 1 Deadline: February 1
Priority 2 Deadline: April 1
Note
Most graduate program applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications submitted after the Priority 2 deadline will be reviewed based upon program capacity.
What you'll learn
You’ll learn how to engage and support diverse learners through equitable planning and differentiated learning experiences.
You’ll learn to approach reading and writing with a critical perspective and apply a social justice lens when analyzing research.
You’ll learn how to analyze assessment data on student learning to develop evidence-based equitable practices.
What you'll learn
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