M.A., Teaching

"To say getting my MAT helped shape my future would be an understatement. God transformed me through my classes and professors at JBU. I not only learned how to be a teacher, but how to be a better parent and a better person. Our courses were Christ centered and fully prepared me for being in the classroom... The MAT program teaches research based best practices and allows countless opportunities to put your skills to work. I learned things in the MAT program that local districts are just now implementing in their classrooms."

"My degree helped significantly because I was able to learn teaching methods while observing and applying them. My teachers clearly communicated expectations and how we would accomplish them. The master's program plugged me into many schools, and helped me build relationships with school administration and teachers. That helpful foot in the door ended up opening many doors and provided me with a quick placement into teaching soon after I graduated." 

"I chose JBU because I saw that the professors and educators cared about their students, thus showing us as future educators how we should treat our students. You can tell that they truly care about what they are teaching and do it to their fullest potential... Getting this degree will not only impact me personally, but it will also impact my future career. I hope to be able to inspire the students that I teach and help them see that if we persevere, we can be successful."