 Do I need direct experience in a PK-12 classroom to apply?
Not at all. Education experience can encompass facilitating workshops, seminars and/or other learning experiences, including adult education in a community college, museum or community organization.
How long is the program?
You must complete 48 credits. Most full-time students finish the program in six quarters or less. You may enroll in this program part time (on campus).
When are classes?
Classes are in the evening hours during the week and some Saturdays to accommodate the needs of working adults.
What employment advantages does a master’s degree offer?
If you have a specific discipline, such as math or history, you may be eligible to teach at a two-year college. You also may be considered for academic advising positions or other administrative employment in education. Many employers look favorably upon an M.A.Ed. degree. Your degree-related experiences will enhance your professional practice and your leadership opportunities.
Is there a thesis requirement?
The M.A.Ed. for experienced educators culminates in an inquiry project near the end of the program. You work directly with your faculty adviser to determine the scope, length and form of the project.
Students in the M.A.Ed. program have conducted inquiry projects on a range of topics, from teacher/action research in their own classrooms and schools to understanding the best practices of exemplary educators and advocates for education. Among recent projects are: "Diversity and Curriculum Transformation: A Study of Teacher Initiated Change," "Teaching a Pedagogy of Peace in the Public School System," "Developing an Understanding of Constructivism in Mathematics Education," and "Teachers as Moral Agents in the Social Studies Classroom."
What are the main differences between the on-campus and site-based options?
Each has its particular strengths, and both provide students the opportunity to concentrate on their area of interest. In the campus-based program, you can attend part time or full time. A key advantage is the opportunity to take courses from all of Antioch’s academic centers. The site-based program, as a cohort model, allows you to draw on the talents, experience and support of fellow students in your group.
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