Master of Arts in Teaching, Traditional, MAT

Requirements for Entry

1. Applicant must have a minimum of a 2.5 cumulative grade point average on all previously completed coursework (undergraduate and graduate).
2. Passing scores Praxis I (as of September 1, 2014): Core Academic Skills for Educators: Reading, Writing, Mathematics passing scores OR exemption based on either an ACT composite score ≥ 22, an SAT combined verbal/quantitative score ≥ 1030, or an earned Master’s degree or be highly qualified to teach.
3. Passing score on the Praxis II: Subject Assessments, OR be highly qualified to teach.
4. Passing score on the Praxis III: Principles of Learning and Teaching for the appropriate grade levels taught for certification purposes.
5. Acceptance to the Program followed by successful review of documents completed during the application process such official transcripts, resume, and letters of recommendation.

All courses must be satisfactorily completed with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on graduate work. Candidates must have successfully passed the appropriate PLT (Principles of Learning & Teaching) by completion of the first semester in the program for the appropriate grade level of certification. Candidates must also complete the 33 credit hours with no more than 6 semester hours of graduate course work with a grade of “C” or lower. Should a candidate fail to meet the above requirements at any time during the program, he/she will be notified and assigned a probationary status. The candidate will be required to submit a letter of appeal to the School of Education, which will be reviewed by the Graduate Council. Upon review by the committee, the student will be notified by the Dean of Education as to the status of his/her eligibility to continue in the program.

Degree Plan of Study

Semester Offered

Total Credits Required for Degree: 33

Note

*Choose section based on grade taught: A: PK - 5, B: 6 - 12

Transfer Courses: A Request for Transfer Credit Form and official transcripts of transfer work must be filed with the Teacher Education Department before courses can be approved.

Program Completion: Responsibility for reading catalog requirements for completion of the program and for knowing when the program has been completed rest entirely upon the student.

Candidate must apply for Graduation one calendar year before expected graduation date.