Secondary Endorsement (Grades 6-12), M.A.T.
(Thesis option not available)
(39 credits)
Secondary endorsement content areas include English/language arts, mathematics, social sciences (history), science (biology and chemistry), and theatre arts and all require 32 credits of content-area coursework. Students must consult with their advisor for details.
Licensure Required General Education Courses (9-12 credits)
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)
- Biology: No additional coursework requirement
- Chemistry: No additional coursework requirement
- English: ENG 150, or equivalent
- Drama/Theatre Arts: THEA 384 or THEA 385, or equivalent
- History: See History Department non-Western course list for BA/BS degrees, or equivalent
- Mathematics: MATH 101 or MATH 117 or MATH 130 or MATH 350 or MATH 401, or equivalent
Professional Education Required Courses (39 credits)
| EDRD 522 | Reading in Content Areas | 3 |
| EDUC 500 | Introduction to Teaching and Learning | 3 |
| EDUC 506 | Secondary &K-12 Student Teaching Seminar | 3 |
| EDUC 509 | Student Teaching in Secondary & K-12 | 6 |
| EDUC 536 | Secondary & K-12 Capstone | 3 |
| EDUC 546 | Technology in the Classroom | 3 |
| EDUC 565 | Classroom Management | 3 |
EDUC 5XX
| Content-Areas Methods (in area of specialization) | 3 |
| EDUC 615 | Introduction to Research | 3 |
| EDUC 620 | Psychological Foundations of Education | 3 |
| SPED 539 | Accessing Cntnt Area: Stdnts w/ Disb | 3 |
One of the following two courses (3 credits)
Note: All MAT degree candidates must attend the mandatory student teaching meeting the third Thursday of the semester prior to student teaching.