Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.)
& Associated Endorsement Programs
The major function of this graduate program is to provide opportunities for academic preparation and professional renewal for practicing educators. The Master of Arts in Teaching program increases elementary and secondary teachers' knowledge and understanding of the learning process and their repertoire of teaching methods and skills. Additionally, it offers teachers the opportunity to increase their competence in various subject area specializations.
Specializations
- Adapted Physical Activity
- Elementary Classroom Teaching
- Middle Level Classroom Teaching
- Secondary Classroom Teaching
- Early Childhood Education
- Reading Education
- Special Education
- Natural Science
M.A.T. Associated Endorsement Programs
Early Childhood, Emotionally Impaired, Learning Disabilities, Cognitive Impairment, Reading Education, Physical Education for Students with Disabilities, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary certificate level endorsements are combined with the Master of Arts in Teaching degree programs. Students seeking an endorsement in one of these areas must apply to the corresponding master's degree program. Coursework taken for the endorsement is applicable toward completion of the M.A.T. degree program.
- Cognitive Impairment
- Early Childhood (ZA endorsement)
- Elementary Level
- Emotionally Impaired
- Learning Disabilities
- Physical Education for Students with Disabilities
- Reading Education
- Secondary Level