Graduate School of Education

New Professional Studies: Teaching, M.A.

A teaching track of the New Professional Studies program is offered to teams of experienced teachers. Participants follow a two-year, three-summer integrated program of school-based research linked to a subject specialization.

Students complete 30 credits of course work. During the first year, they complete a research project in their own classrooms. In the second year, they complete a team research project that spans classrooms. Teams are expected to meet weekly and are asked to journal and participate in web-based discussions tied to classroom work. Reflective practice, classroom research, and a focus on student learning equip teachers to begin the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certification process.

Specific information about required course work is available from the Initiatives in Educational Transformation administrative office at the Prince William Campus, Manassas, VA 20110. Call (703) 993-8320, or send email to iet@gmu.edu.