Master of Arts in Teaching : Curriculum and Instruction or Special Education
The Master of Arts in Teaching will prepare qualified teachers to be leaders in education. The program consists of 36-credit-hours. Undergraduate students can complete initial teacher licensure in elementary or secondary education and a master’s degree after a 5th year of study in a summer-fall-spring cycle.
Students who hold a bachelor's degree from another institution may participate in the M.A.T. program. Additional coursework may be required for general licensure outside of the endorsement areas in curriculum and instruction or special education.
Courses | Course Title | Credit Hours |
EDUC 511S | Educational Assessment & Measurement | 3 |
EDUC 523 | Research & Inquiry into Teaching Practices | 3 |
EDUC 527 | Current Trends & Legal Issues with Diverse Populations | 3 |
EDUC 600P | Interdisciplinary Practicum | 2 |
EDUC 606S | Literacy Development for Striving Readers | 3 |
One of the following tracks: | 5 | |
Curriculum and Instruction Elementary |
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EDUC 517 | Reading Assessment & Instruction Across the Curriculum |
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EDUC 517P | Reading Assessment & Instruction Practicum |
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EDUC 605 | Instructional Methods Across the Curriculum |
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Curriculum and Instruction Secondary |
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EDUC 605 | Instructional Methods Across the Curriculum |
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EDUC 618 | Instruction in the Subject Area |
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Special Education |
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EDUC 517 | Reading Assessment & Instruction Across the Curriculum |
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EDUC 517P | Reading Assessment & Instruction Practicum |
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EDUC 603 | Methods for Teaching Students with Mild Disabilities |
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EDUC 661S | Survey of Special Education | 3 |
EDUC 663 | Reflective Seminar for Intern Teaching | 1 |
EDUC 683 | Seminar in Educational Research & Teaching I | 2 |
EDUC 684 | Seminar in Educational Research & Teaching II | 2 |
EDUC 693 | Intern Teaching for M.A.T. | 9 |
Total for M.A.T. Degree | 36 | |
