February 03, 2011
Lake Forest College announces new Master of Arts in Teaching Program
Mentoring from teachers is a hallmark of the education program at Lake Forest College.
The new program will confer both a masters degree and Illinois certification simultaneously.
“Research shows teachers with a masters level of education are in increasingly high demand at elementary and secondary schools,” said Professor and Chair of the College’s Department of Education Rachel Ragland. “We are excited to expand our high-quality teaching program to include those interested in getting a masters degree and certification to teach in Illinois.”
The MAT Program, which will admit students beginning in fall 2011, will appeal to many interested in Lake Forest College’s highly rated teacher certification program, including:
• Individuals who have completed a B.A. at other institutions or at Lake Forest College and seek teacher certification
• Current Lake Forest College undergraduate students who decide they want to teach at the end of their junior year or beginning of their senior year and have not planned for the education major early enough to complete it in four years
• Current Lake Forest College students who decide early in their college careers that they prefer to complete certification requirements in five years in order to complete additional elective courses, an additional minor concentration, and/or a study abroad or off campus program during their first four years of study
Through the MAT Program, Lake Forest will confer both a master’s degree and Illinois teacher certification simultaneously. It is not appropriate for teachers who are already certified to teach in K-12 schools.
Lake Forest College’s Department of Education certifies approximately 10 - 15 students per year. “Over 95% of Lake Forest College students who are certified to teach are employed in schools and making a difference in students’ lives,” said Prof. Ragland.
An informational meeting for Lake Forest College students will be held on Monday, February 28 at noon in Meyer Auditorium.
For more information, please contact Department of Education Chair Rachel Ragland, at 847-735-5198, ragland@lakeforest.edu.
Individuals who have completed a B.A. at other institutions or at Lake Forest College and seek teacher certification.
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