The Teacher Education Accelerated Master's (TEAM) programs prepare adults to enter the teaching profession through an intense, exciting learning apprentice format. If you've ever considered changing your career or life situation to become a teacher, the Mount's TEAM programs can help you reach this goal. Attend a TEAM Open House.
The Mount offers three such accelerated programs for those interested in changing careers to become a teacher.
TEAM-IEC (Inclusive Early Childhood Education)
A year-long master’s degree and apprenticeship program in partnership with Cincinnati Public Schools that prepares you with the education and skills needed to become a teacher. Successful graduates earn the Master of Arts degree in Teaching in Inclusive Early Childhood and Ohio licensure in Early Childhood Education (preschool through third grade).
TEAM-MSE (Multicultural Special Education)
A 17-month master’s degree and apprenticeship program in partnership with Cincinnati Public Schools that prepares you with the education and skills needed to become an intervention specialist (special education teacher). Successful graduates earn the Master of Arts degree in Teaching with a concentration in multicultural special education and an alternative license in special education, focusing on mild to moderate or moderate to intensive populations, grades K-12 in the state of Ohio. The TEAM-MSE Program also offers a 10-month second licensure program for those individuals who already have an Ohio teaching license and wish to teach in special education settings. Students may be employed while they earn their degree.
TEAM-AYA (Adolescent to Young Adult Education)
A 15-month master’s degree and apprenticeship program that prepares you with the education and skills needed to become a junior high or high school math or science teacher. Successful graduates earn the Master of Arts in Teaching degree and Ohio alternative licensure in Adolescent to Young Adult Education, with a concentration in math or science, grades 7 through 12. Students who have an undergraduate degree in mathematics or science, or have extensive work experience in a field directly related to mathematics or science (i.e. engineering), may qualify for employment as a teacher while earning this degree.