MA in Teaching - Child Development in La Verne United States | University of La Verne

University of La Verne | La Verne United States
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Qualification
Masters Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD 12,000
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months

The Master of Arts in Teaching equips students to become educators dedicated to molding the future of California's young people, families, and communities through impactful teaching at elementary, middle, or high school levels. This CTC-approved program focuses on training teachers to address the diverse needs of California's student body, with special attention to language acquisition, multicultural perspectives, and student-centered learning methods.
Highlights comprehension of children's physical, cognitive, social, and emotional growth
Concludes with a culminating research project


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.5

Qualification Requirements

Completed Admission Application and application fee.
Official transcripts from all institutions attended. A Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution with a preferred GPA of 2.75 or above in undergraduate work and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above in any graduate work.
A Statement of purpose. Write a statement of purpose addressing the following points: your reasons for entering the teaching profession, any personal or professional experiences and/or qualifications related to your intended field of study, and your perspectives on the relevance and role of cultural competence in teaching. Your statement should be approximately 500-words in length and typewritten.
Two letters of recommendation from individuals qualified to objectively evaluate the candidate's potential to be a competent educator. Letters must be from individuals who can knowledgeably comment on academic skills, employment/volunteer experience, leadership potential, and professional abilities.

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) 80 iBT or higher
550 pBT or higher
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) 6.5 overall band score or higher

Tuition USD 12,000

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