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
"Without the program being designed in a way to benefit working parents, I would never have been able to get my master’s degree and become a certified teacher. As a single mom the MST program allowed me to work full time, making an income to support my family while I was completing my degree."
MST Graduate, Elementary Teacher (Grades K-4 - Science), Courtney Main