WELCOME
Welcome to Graduate Study at Morningside College!
Morningside has a long history of providing graduate programming that is responsive to the needs of Iowa’s teachers. We are committed to high quality coursework both on and off campus and online.
The mission of the graduate program at Morningside College is the improvement of teaching in elementary and secondary classrooms. To carry out this mission, Morningside College offers the graduate degree program, Master of Arts in Teaching, as well as a variety of graduate endorsements. The program assist in-service teachers in continuing to develop the knowledge, skills, and dispositions that are characteristic of the Effective Educator. It prepares them to be educational leaders and role models for other teachers and staff in their schools. All degree and endorsement sequences are approved by the Iowa Department of Education.
The learning outcomes of the graduate program guide the program, courses, and assessment processes. These outcomes state that the Effective Educator at the graduate level:
- Locates, analyzes, and synthesizes research to address classroom or curricular issues.
- Plans, conducts, and reports research that addresses classroom or curricular issues.
- Provides leadership and collaborates with others.
- Uses technology to support learning.
- Understands current trends, practices and issues in education.
Admission Requirements
To be admitted to the graduate program at Morningside College, an individual must:
- Hold a bachelor’s degree and have a minimum grade point average of 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale) on the bachelor's degree program.
- Hold initial teacher licensure and submit a copy of the current teacher licensure.
- Complete the written application and receive the minimum score on the written essay.
- Submit official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate coursework.
- Submit the $25 application fee.
Program Requirements
See the specific program requirements and policies in the Programs section of this site and in the Graduate Bulletin.
Program Delivery
Courses are offered on campus and in a variety of off-campus locations. Selected courses are also available online or in a hybrid format (combined face-to-face class meetings and online). See the Course Rotation and AEA Directory sections of this site to view the programs and courses that are offered in your area. For current course offerings, see the Current Classes section. For additional information, see the Campus Contacts for the appropriate Graduate Office representative.