Master of Arts in Teaching
The Master of Arts in Teaching requires 33 hours of coursework, internship/student teaching, a research report, and presentation of a comprehensive portfolio. The curriculum is structured around a set of core requirements that provide a broad foundation in education, research and technology. All MAT students are required to complete 33 hours of required courses and some students may need additional hours of Special Program credits.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC 611 | Foundations of Teaching for Learning | 3 |
| EDUC 612 | Human Development and Learning Needs | 3 |
| EDUC 613 | Reading and Multiple Literacies | 3 |
| EDUC 614 | Secondary Methods and Assessment | 4 |
| EDUC 625 | Issues in School, Community, and Family | 3 |
| EDUC 640 | Supervision and Assessment of Teachers and Learners | 3 |
| EDUC 657 | Exceptionality, Diversity, and Differences | 3 |
| EDUC 675 | Teaching with 21st Century Tools | 3 |
| EDUC 676 | Internship/Student Teaching | 6 |
| EDUC 686 | Integrative Capstone Project | 2 |
| Total Credits | 33 | |
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Special Program Credits | ||
| Content Major Deficiency Courses | 3-24 | |
| Total Credits | 3-24 | |
Total Required 33 Hrs
Total Special Program Credits 3-24 Hrs
Total Credits Needed for Licensure 36-57 Hrs
Core Values/Learning Outcomes
- Effective use of Instructional Technologies
- Expertise in Research, particularly Action Research
- Expertise in Assessment
- Supervisor/Leader/Coach
- Expertise in Curriculum/Instruction
- Diversity/Global Awareness
The program’s Core Values and National Board of Professional Teaching Standards lay the broad foundation for the overall program design. Specific objectives are then addressed in each course, based on its curriculum. At the course level, the required projects and activities provide a rich and diverse collection of opportunities for assessment of student knowledge and understanding by the professor.