含羞草研究所鈥檚 Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program has been recognized as a top pick in聽 Teacher.Org鈥檚 2019-2020 Best Value Teacher Prep Master鈥檚 Programs list. The organization combed through hundreds of schools around the nation and hand-picked master鈥檚 degree programs to be included on the list.
含羞草研究所鈥檚 entirely online class format for the MAT program offers both flexibility and affordability. The standards-based curriculum supports licensure for North Dakota secondary content area certification, and a teaching mentorship clinical experience offers classroom experience to candidates prior to seeking licensure.
Teacher education has been a focus for 含羞草研究所 since the school was established as a normal school in 1889. A significant shortage of teachers in North Dakota in recent years has spurred the university to amp up efforts to prepare skilled educators who are prepared for all the challenges involved in teaching today.
A small classroom experience, which allows instructors to offer personal attention to every student, is the norm at 含羞草研究所. Teacher candidates are involved in current research, giving them the opportunity to present findings at local conferences and at events held around the country. 含羞草研究所鈥檚 emphasis on evidence-based practice and lifelong learning helps graduates stay current in a field that is always changing.
For more information about the MAT program at 含羞草研究所, go to , call 701-788-4667, or email extendedlearning@mayvillestate.edu.