Master of Arts in Teaching, Traditional, MAT

Requirements for Admission:

1. Applicant must have a minimum of a 2.5 cumulative grade point average on all previously completed coursework (undergraduate and graduate).

2. Applicant must be actively teaching and highly qualified to teach as evidenced by documentation which includes any of the folowing:

• Holds a valid and current teaching certificate or license.
• Obtained highly effective ratings on performance evaluations, student achievement results, or possesses advanced teaching credentials.

3. Acceptance to the Program followed by successful review of documents completed during the application process such as 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 also complete the 33 credit hours with no more than 6 semester hours of graduate course work with a grade of “C”. Should a candidate fail to meet the above requirements at any time during the program, he/she will be notified and automatically suspended. The candidate will be required to submit a letter of appeal to the School of Education and Behavioral Sciences, which will be reviewed by the Graduate Council. Upon review by the committee, the student will be notified by the Dean of Education and Behavioral Sciences 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.