Transform your career and shape young minds with Newman University's accelerated pathway to elementary teaching. Our innovative MSEd-Methods and Strategies for Teaching (MST) program combines master's-level education with hands-on classroom experience, preparing career-changers to become confident, effective elementary educators in just one year.
Through intensive summer training and year-long mentorship, you'll earn your master's degree while teaching as the instructor of record in your own classroom—gaining real-world experience from day one.
 | Accelerated Pathway - Complete your master's degree and teaching licensure in one academic year through our intensive, cohort-based program starting each summer. |
 | Dual Mentorship -Receive continuous support from both university supervisors and experienced district mentors as you navigate your first year of teaching. |
 | Earn While Learning - Begin teaching with a Limited Elementary Apprentice License after summer courses, earning a teacher's salary while completing your degree. |
Career Pathways
In Methods and Strategies for Teaching
Newman University's MST program provides you with the knowledge, practical skills, and credentials to launch a rewarding career in elementary education.
Our graduates are prepared for impactful roles, including:
- Elementary Classroom Teacher (K-6)
- Reading Intervention Specialist
- Math Intervention Specialist
- STEM Elementary Educator
- Special Education Teacher (with additional endorsement)
- Instructional Coach
- Curriculum Specialist
- Elementary School Administrator (with additional licensure)
Degree Requirements & Curriculum
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MST Program Structure
Duration: One academic year (Summer start through Spring completion)
Credit Hours: 30 credit hours (10 courses)
Format: Hybrid delivery combining intensive summer sessions with evening/weekend courses during the school year
Cohort Model: Join a supportive community of career-changing educators Start Date: New cohorts begin each May
MST Unique Program Features
Immediate Classroom Application: Apply learning directly in your own classroom from the first day of school
Limited Elementary Apprentice License: Qualify to teach while completing your degree after initial summer coursework
Integrated Field Experience: Your teaching position serves as your practicum, supervised by university faculty
Catholic Educational Philosophy: Grounded in the Newman tradition of educating the whole person with emphasis on service and social justice
"I was drawn to the MST program at Newman because it allowed me to complete my master's degree to become a teacher in one year's time. It also allowed me to do my student teaching while I was completing my degree and while I was being paid as a teacher. Without a program like this, I would never have been able to do both."
Garden City Buffalo Jones Elementary, grades K-4 Science, Courtney Main