Dedicated faculty with expertise in art education
Collaborative learning environment
Flexible online instructor-led courses, designed for working professionals
Field experiences in NC public schools
Full-time internship during the final semester
“ “I did not expect my confidence would be so high by the end of this program... The biggest reason why I felt so prepared [to teach art] is because of ultimately the coursework that led up to being in the classroom.” ”
WCE’s cohort learning model is designed to provide a strong community of support for graduate students pursuing a teaching degree. Whether you’re on campus or online, you will attend classes together, share field experience opportunities, and build close connections with faculty, teachers in the field and other students pursuing a teaching degree.
WCE MAT students participate in field experiences throughout the program, and complete a full-time student teaching internship during the final semester. These applied learning opportunities coupled with rigorous academics result in well-rounded, prepared teachers ready to impact the world around them.
Through our international study abroad programs, you’ll have the opportunity to expand your horizons and gain a global perspective as you both work and study in schools throughout the world.
Watson Student Leaders and Kappa Delta Pi, an international honor society dedicated to scholarship and excellence in education, are just two of the many organizations that give students an opportunity to connect with other pre-service teachers and professionals in the field.
