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Teaching, Learning and Educational Studies, MA

Overview

You know your classroom best. That’s why the teaching, learning and educational studies programs in Western Michigan University's College of Education and Human Development puts you in the driver's seat. Partner with expert faculty to hand-select courses tailored to your specific interests and the unique challenges you face every day. 

This program is designed to help you discover and refine your professional voice. From admission to graduation, you will curate a body of work that serves as a manifesto of your core pedagogical beliefs. By bridging the gap between deep-rooted values and modern classroom challenges, you create a professional legacy that resonates within your school district and provides a clear, high-impact trajectory for your future in education.

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Meet Natalia

By bridging the gap between theory and practice, Natalia fostered the skills needed to transform the educational landscape.

Program concentrations

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Curriculum and Instruction

Designed to bridge theory and practice and prepare teachers, administrators, and staff with a grounded approach to the fields of curriculum theory and design, pedagogy, and multicultural education.

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Educational Foundations

This program is designed to explore the socio-cultural, political, and philosophical context of educational theory and practice.

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K-12 Teacher Leader (TL Endorsement)

This concentration is for Michigan certified teachers who would like to earn the TL (Teacher Leader) endorsement along with a master’s degree.

To learn about admission requirements, please visit the Graduate College's webpage.

In order to address the ever-changing and complex challenges facing education today, this degree allows you, along with your academic advisors, to customize programs of study to meet individual needs and professional goals.

Courses in this program are offered on a rotating basis at four regional centers. Some classes are face-to-face instruction, and many are offered in hybrid format.

  • Battle Creek: Tamara Morgan, Regional Coordinator, (269) 965-5380
  • Grand Rapids: Lisa Orlando, Student Services Specialist, (616) 742-5027
  • Muskegon: Alana Conkright, Office Associate, (231) 777-0500
  • Southwest: Stacey Moore, Student Service Coordinator, (269) 934-1516

Our faculty

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Dr. Dini Metro-Roland

Program Coordinator

Andrea Smith

Dr. Andrea Smith

Professor

James Muchmore

Dr. James Muchmore

Professor

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For a full list of faculty, visit our directory.

More about the WMU experience

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Graduate College

Provides resources to support your success.

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Student Hub

Virtual resources available to support your success.

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Kalamazoo

A vibrant community with plenty of opportunities.

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Research

Collaborate on impactful research across disciplines.