Teaching (Combined) Master

The program is open to students who wish to be certified to teach at the early childhood, elementary, or secondary school level, or English as a Second Language.

Candidates may also earn a second certification in special education or English as a Second Language through the QUEST dual certification programs. The Dual Certification Programs must be started no later than the sophomore (2nd) year of the QUEST Program.

As future teachers who will be responsible for preparing future generations to live and work in a global society and economy, QUEST students explore diversity through their formal studies, projects, and field-based (clinical) experiences in a wide range of school and community settings. Throughout the curriculum, they are exposed to and examine issues related to diversity in language, culture, race, ethnicity, lifestyles, and other mitigating factors that contribute to student learning and success. Candidates explore their own values, attitudes, and behaviors, and consider the implications for their role as teachers.