College of Education
Master of Arts in Teaching
Mastering the challenge of education to change and improve lives
The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program provides opportunities for academic preparatio
n and professional renewal for practicing educators and 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 School Classroom Teaching
- Secondary Classroom Teaching
- Early Childhood Education
- Natural Science
- Reading Education
- Special Education
ASSOCIATED ENDORSEMENT PROGRAMS
The following 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 MAT program. Most coursework taken for the endorsement is applicable toward completion of the MAT degree.
- Cognitive Impairment
- Early Childhood (ZA Endorsement)
- Elementary Level
- Emotionally Impaired
- Learning Disabilities
- Physical Education for Students with Disabilities
- Reading Education
- Secondary Level
ACCREDITATION
The College of Education is fully accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
Saginaw Valley State University is fully approved as a teacher preparation institution by action of the State Board of Education.
Additionally, several programs within the College meet national accreditation standards:
Early Childhood Education - National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
Elementary Education - Association for Childhood Education International (ACEI)
Reading Education - International Reading Association (IRA)
Special Education - Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
Adapted Physical Education - National Consortium for Physical Education and Recreation for Individuals with Disabilities (NCPERID).