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2013-2014 Graduate Catalogue Archived Catalogue
Elementary Education, M.A.T.
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Graduate Coordinator: Dr. Kathleen Schlichting
The Master of Art in Teaching, Elementary (K-6), is designed as a four semester, 36-hour intensive program for candidates who already hold a bachelor’s degree, but have little or no background in education. Successful completion of the program and licensure requirements will lead to a Master’s degree and North Carolina Elementary Education teacher certification. The program prepares educators to teach as highly effective elementary classroom teachers in grades kindergarten through sixth grade.
Classes are typically offered during the evening, although field placements are required. Please contact the program coordinator for additional information. The final semester requires a full-time Internship, in which the candidate will work with a partnership teacher in an assigned elementary classroom.
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Admission Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university completed before graduate study begins.
- Official copies of transcripts of all college work.(undergraduate and graduate). Undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or better is recommended.
- Official scores on the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or Millers Analogies Test (MAT).
- Three recommendations by individuals in relevant professional fields.
- A letter of interest describing your interest in perusing teaching as a profession, why you consider yourself a strong candidate for the program, and your commitment to working with children.
Program Objectives
Upon completion of the graduate MAT in Elementary Education, the candidate should be able to:
1. Demonstrate a depth and breadth of general knowledge in the field of Elementary Education.
2. Skillfully articulate knowledge of K‐6 learning communities.
3. Demonstrate effective communication skills that can be utilized when interacting with
students, colleagues, administrators, and families.
4. Design, implement, and assess effective instruction, with particular emphasis on integrated
curriculum, inquiry and active learning strategies.
5. Utilize assessment/evaluation to inform teaching and enhance learning.
6. Establish a classroom environment sensitive to the cultural and linguistic needs of all students.
7. Use technology to enhance the academic achievement of elementary students.
8. Demonstrate effective leadership within the school environment.
9. Demonstrate ability to use reflection, problem solving and critical thinking in the teaching and learning process. Degree Requirements (36 total credit hours)
Exit Requirement
A comprehensive exit portfolio to address the standards for undergraduate and graduate Teacher Education is required for graduation and licensure. |
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