M.A. Teaching
https://www.tamuct.edu/degrees/graduate/teaching.html
OVERVIEW
Teacher Education, one of the major programs at the University, emphasizes broad general education as a foundation for mastery of teaching skills and specialized knowledge in academic discipline. The primary purpose of teacher education is to prepare highly qualified teachers for employment in Texas and the nation. The goal of the department is to develop teachers who:
- possess appropriate knowledge and abilities in specific content areas or teaching fields;
- communicate effectively with students, parents, and other professionals;
- apply the principles of instructional planning in the development of curriculum;
- use effective teaching practices;
- formally and informally evaluate student performance and use results of such assessment in the instructional decision-making process;
- promote critical thinking and participatory citizenship;
- are skilled in the use of instructional technology;
- are proficient in mathematical skills;
- operate within the legal guidelines and uphold the ethics of the teaching profession;
- demonstrate concern for students' general welfare; and
- are committed to continued professional growth and development.
Program Level Student Learning Outcomes
The student will be able to:
- Demonstrate the knowledge and skills to earn teacher certification in Texas.
- Design and implement high-quality instruction in a diverse setting.
- Strengthen the profession by presenting educational research in written, oral, and visual formats.
Students will be conditionally accepted into the M.A. in Teaching (MAT) program when the following criteria are met:
- Completed application to graduate school.
- A minimum 2.75 grade point average (GPA) overall or in the last 60 hours to include semester where 60th hour occurred.
Students will be fully admitted to the M.A. in Teaching (MAT) program when the following criteria are met:
- Completed MAT application packet
- Score a PASS on the Pre-Admission Content Test (PACT)
- Successful Interview with Departmental Faculty
Master of Arts - Elementary Education Teacher Certification Preparation Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC 5370 | Techniques of Research | 3 |
| READ 5370 | Literacy Development | 3 |
| SPED 5305 | Introduction to Exceptional Learners | 3 |
| EDUC 5345 | Advanced Instructional Strategies for Diverse Learners | 3 |
| EDUC 5311 | Methods of Effective Teaching 1 | 3 |
| EDUC 5350 | Assessment and Technology for Educators 1 | 3 |
| EDUC 5314 | Creating and Managing the Learning Environment 1 | 3 |
| EDUC 5312 | Teaching Language Arts and Social Studies 1 | 3 |
| EDUC 5322 | Teaching Mathematics and Science 1 | 3 |
| READ 5377 | Literacy Instruction and Assessment 1 | 3 |
| Internship or Clinical Teaching | ||
| EDUC 5384 & EDUC 5385 | Teaching Internship and Teaching Internship II | 6 |
| or EDUC 5691 | Clinical Teaching | |
| EDUC 5090 | Education Comprehensive Examination | 0 |
| Total Credit Hours | 36 | |
1 Certification courses. Students must be admitted into EPP to register for these courses.
Master of Arts - Secondary Education Teacher Certification Preparation Program Requirements
- REmove the "1" from EDUC 5345-not a cert class
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC 5370 | Techniques of Research | 3 |
| SPED 5305 | Introduction to Exceptional Learners | 3 |
| READ 5335 | Literacy in the Content Areas | 3 |
| EDUC 5311 | Methods of Effective Teaching 1 | 3 |
| EDUC 5314 | Creating and Managing the Learning Environment 1 | 3 |
| EDUC 5350 | Assessment and Technology for Educators 1 | 3 |
| EDUC 5345 | Advanced Instructional Strategies for Diverse Learners | 3 |
| Selected graduate content or Curriculum and Instruction courses | 9 | |
| Internship or Clinical Teaching | ||
| EDUC 5384 & EDUC 5385 | Teaching Internship and Teaching Internship II 1 | 6 |
| or EDUC 5691 | Clinical Teaching | |
| EDUC 5090 | Education Comprehensive Examination | 0 |
| Total Credit Hours | 36 | |
1 Certification courses. Students must be admitted into EPP to register for these courses.
Master of Arts - Special Education Teacher Certification Preparation Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC 5370 | Techniques of Research | 3 |
| SPED 5305 | Introduction to Exceptional Learners | 3 |
| READ 5370 | Literacy Development | 3 |
| EDUC 5345 | Advanced Instructional Strategies for Diverse Learners | 3 |
| EDUC 5311 | Methods of Effective Teaching 1 | 3 |
| EDUC 5350 | Assessment and Technology for Educators 1 | 3 |
| EDUC 5314 | Creating and Managing the Learning Environment 1 | 3 |
| SPED 5311 | Behavior Management in and out of Educational Settings 1 | 3 |
| SPED 5313 | Advanced Study of Learning Disabilities 1 | 3 |
| SPED 5315 | Advanced Study of Developmental Disabilities 1 | 3 |
| Internship or Clinical Teaching | ||
| EDUC 5384 & EDUC 5385 | Teaching Internship and Teaching Internship II 1 | 6 |
| or EDUC 5691 | Clinical Teaching | |
| EDUC 5090 | Education Comprehensive Examination | 0 |
| Total Credit Hours | 36 | |
| 1 | Certification courses. Students must be admitted into EPP to register for these courses. |
