K-12 Endorsement, M.A.T.

(Thesis option not available)

(45-54 credits)

K-12 endorsement content areas include foreign language (French, German, and Spanish), physical education, and visual art.

Licensure Required General Education Requirements (Foreign Language and Visual Arts Only) (9-15)

Math and Science (6-7) 
  • Math (3)
  • Physical Science or Biological Science (3-4)--must include one lab course
Social Science (3-4)
  • US History or American Government (3-4)
Non-Western (0-3)
  • Foreign Language: No additional coursework requirement
  • Visual Arts: ART 245 or ART 246, or equivalent
Health & Physical (0-1)
  • Wellness PHYP 110 or equivalent (Foreign Language Only)

Required Courses (Foreign Language and Visual Arts Only) (39 credits)

EDRD 522Reading in Content Areas

3

EDUC 500Introduction to Teaching and Learning

3

EDUC 506Secondary &K-12 Student Teaching Seminar

3

EDUC 509Student Teaching in Secondary & K-12

6

EDUC 536Secondary & K-12 Capstone

3

EDUC 546Technology in the Classroom

3

EDUC 565Classroom Management

3

EDUC 5XX
Content-Areas Methods (in area of specialization)

3

EDUC 615Introduction to Research

3

EDUC 620Psychological Foundations of Education

3

SPED 539Accessing Cntnt Area: Stdnts w/ Disb

3

One of the following two courses (3 credits)

EDUC 517History of Education

3

EDUC 605Philosophical Foundations of Education

3

Note: All MAT degree candidates must attend the mandatory student teaching meeting the third Thursday of the semester prior to student teaching.

Required Courses (Physical Education Only) (45 credits)

EDUC 500Introduction to Teaching and Learning

3

EDUC 506Secondary &K-12 Student Teaching Seminar

3

EDUC 509Student Teaching in Secondary & K-12

6

EDUC 536Secondary & K-12 Capstone

3

EDUC 546Technology in the Classroom

3

EDUC 615Introduction to Research

3

EDUC 620Psychological Foundations of Education

3

PHYE 511Elementary School Curriculum in Phys Ed

3

PHYE 512Organization and Admin of PE Programs

3

PHYE 514Measurement for Eval of Sport/PE Progrms

3

PHYE 515Instructional Strategies in Physical Ed

3

PHYE 530Teaching Adapted Physical Education

3

One of the following two courses (3 credits)

EDUC 517History of Education

3

EDUC 605Philosophical Foundations of Education

3

One of the following two optional electives (3 credits)

PHYE 513Pysch and Sociol Dimensions of Sports

3

EDUC 515Middle School Programs

3

Note: All MAT degree candidates must attend the mandatory student teaching meeting the semester prior to student teaching; check the portal for dates.

Licensure Required General Education Courses (Physical Education Only) (13-15 credits)

Math and Science (6-7)
  • Math (3)
  • Biological Science or Physical Science (3-4)--must include one lab course
Social Science (3-4)
  • US History or American Government (3-4)
Non-Western (3)
Health & Physical (1)

One of the following two optional electives (3 credits)

PHYE 513Pysch and Sociol Dimensions of Sports

3

EDUC 515Middle School Programs

3

Note: All MAT degree candidates must attend the mandatory student teaching meeting the semester prior to student teaching; check the portal for dates.

Content-Area Coursework (Physical Education Only) (26 credits)

BIOL 209Foundations of Anatomy and Physiology

4

PHYE 104First Aid/C.P.R. Certification

2

PHYE 203Teaching Fitness/Conditioning Programs

2

PHYE 210Biomechanics

3

PHYE 220Teaching Individual and Dual Sports

3

PHYE 221Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries

3

PHYE 222Teaching Methods of Team Sports

3

PHYE 230Motor Learning and Development

3

 

PHYE 304Physiology of Exercise

3

OR

PHYE 504Physiology of Exercise

3

 

PHYP 110Wellness

1

PHYP 110 or equivalent

One of the following two courses (2 credits)

PHYE 228Methods of Teaching Rhythms and Dance

2

DANC 200Dance in Elementary Education

2