M.A.Ed. Curriculum
Master of Arts in Education (30 credits)
The American Pathways University Master of Arts in Education program is designed to equip educators with a well-defined pedagogy for assisting youth in the following ways: (a) developing the liberal arts skills and mindsets of critical thinking, successful living, and problem-solving faculties, (b) appreciating cultural diversity, and (c) acquiring greater knowledge in order to become productive members of a democratic society. Urban educators learn critical content and strategies while they grow and learn in their own classrooms and schools. The workload for each course is designed to meet the needs of working educators by supporting their everyday activities while having them explore proven methodologies and critical content. Components of the course are comprised of activities that educators do on a daily or weekly basis. Students engage in meaningful discussions using the Socratic dialogue, projects, and learning opportunities that prove to deepen their knowledge and understanding of course content. Courses feature interactive coaching and instruction, small discussion groups, and a process of reflection on evidence considered, concepts learned, and work completed.
Students complete the core requirements (24 credits), 3 credits from literary options, and 3 credits from general options.
Course No. and Course Title Credits
| Core Requirement Courses (24 credits) | |
| EDU 501 Classroom Environments & School Culture | 3 |
| EDU 502 Relational Dynamics & Communication | 3 |
| EDU 503 Cultural Awareness & Understanding | 3 |
| EDU 504 Methods in Education I: Learning Outcomes, Standards, and Assessment | 3 |
| EDU 505 Methods in Education II: Student-Centered Learning & Instructional Methods | 3 |
| EDU 506 Methods in Education III: Differentiated & Responsive Instruction | 3 |
| EDU 507 Advocacy & Student Support | 3 |
| EDU 508 Capstone: The Liberating Arts and Urban Education | 3 |
| Literacy Option Courses (3 credits from the following courses) | |
| EDU 509 Essentials of Literacy: Emergent Level, Early Childhood | 3 |
| EDU 510 Essentials of Literacy: Elementary Level | 3 |
| EDU 511 Reading & Writing in the Content Area: Secondary Literacy Level | 3 |
| EDU 512 Self-Designed Literacy Course | 3 |
| General Option Courses (3 credits from the following courses) | |
| EDU 513 Numeracy: Primary & Elementary Level | 3 |
| EDU 514 Numeracy: Secondary Level | 3 |
| EDU 515 The Exceptional Child in the Regular Classroom | 3 |
| EDU 516 Human Development & Learning | 3 |
| EDU 517 Self-Designed Educational Specialization Course | 3 |
