University Teaching (MA)
The Master of Arts in University Teaching is directed towards preparing professionals to perform as educators in higher education. This degree presents an academic offering in harmony with the educational needs of educators at the higher education level in different university contexts in Latin America. The curricular design comprises four (4) fundamental areas.
- Philosophical, Historical and Social Foundations of Universities
- Theories and Methodologies for Educational Practice
- Research
- Technology
Students registered in the Program must have access to a computer with connection to the Internet. They must also have basic knowledge of computer handling and be able to work with word processing and electronic presentation applications and navigate the Internet.
Students desiring to enter the Master of Arts in University Teaching may replace the admission tests stipulated in the Graduate Catalog with an equivalent test.
The Metropolitan Campus is authorized to offer this Program through online education.
Requirements for the Master of Arts in University Teaching
| Philosophical, Historical and Social Foundations of Universities Requirements |
6 credits |
| Theories and Methodologies for Educational Practice Requirements |
9 credits |
| Research Requirements |
9 credits |
| Technology Requirements |
6 credits |
| Total |
30 credits |
Philosophical, Historical and Social Foundations of Universities Requirements - 6 credits
| EDUC 5200 | Development and Future of Higher Education | 3 |
| EDUC 6605 | Current Problems and Controversies of Higher Education in Latin America | 3 |
Theories and Methodologies for the Educational Practice Requirements - 9 credits
| EDUC 6024 | Educational Measurement and Evaluation | 3 |
| EDUC 6610 | Learning Theories and Teaching Models in Higher Education | 3 |
| EDUC 6620 | Planning and Educational Design in Higher Education | 3 |
Research Requirements - 9 credits
Technology Requirements - 6 credits
| EDUC 6601 | Virtual Learning Communities in Higher Education: Experience I | 3 |
| EDUC 6602 | Virtual Learning Communities in Higher Education: Experience II | 3 |
| EDUC 6603 | Virtual Learning Communities in Higher Education: Experience III | 3 |
| EDUC 6615 | Educational Technology in Higher Education | |