K-12 Endorsement, M.A.T.
(Thesis option not available)
Degree Requirements
K-12 endorsements require 32 credits in the content area in addition to licensure coursework. Rockford University offers endorsements in Physical Education, Visual Arts and Spanish (PreK-12).
Professional Coursework
| EDUC 500 | Introduction to Teaching and Learning | 3 |
| EDUC 501 | Psychological Perspectives of Education | 3 |
| EDUC 538 | Measurement and Assessment of Learning | 3 |
| EDUC 549 | Integrating Tech into the Classroom | 3 |
| EDUC 569 | Effective Classroom Management | 3 |
| EDUC 506 | Secondary & PK-12 Student Teaching Seminar | 3 |
| EDUC 509 | Student Teaching in Secondary & PK-12 | 6 |
| EDSL 571 | Cross-Cultural Education | 3 |
| SPED 545 | SPED Methods for Diverse Learners | 3 |
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Professional Coursework (Physical Education Only)
| EDUC 500 | Introduction to Teaching and Learning | 3 |
| EDUC 506 | Secondary & PK-12 Student Teaching Seminar | 3 |
| EDUC 509 | Student Teaching in Secondary & PK-12 | 6 |
| EDUC 536 | Secondary & PK-12 Capstone | 3 |
| EDUC 549 | Integrating Tech into the Classroom | 3 |
| EDUC 615 | Introduction to Research | 3 |
| EDUC 620 | Psychological Foundations of Education | 3 |
| PHYE 511 | Elementary Physical Education Methods | 3 |
| PHYE 512 | Organization and Administration of PE Programs | 3 |
| PHYE 514 | Measurement for Eval of Sport/PE Programs | 3 |
| PHYE 515 | Secondary Physical Education Methods | 3 |
| PHYE 530 | Teaching Adapted Physical Education | 3 |
Content-Area Coursework (Physical Education Only)
| BIOL 209 | Foundations of Anatomy and Physiology | 4 |
| PHYE 104 | First Aid/C.P.R. Certification | 2 |
| PHYE 203 | Teaching Fitness/Conditioning Programs | 2 |
| PHYE 220 | Teaching Individual and Dual Sports | 3 |
| PHYE 221 | Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries | 3 |
| PHYE 222 | Teaching Methods of Team Sports | 3 |
| PHYE 230 | Motor Learning and Development | 3 |
| PHYE 228 | Methods of Teaching Rhythms and Dance | 2 |