Teaching with Mathematics 7-12 Certification, M.A.T.

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The graduate plan in Teaching leads to the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree. Students completing this degree plan are eligible for Mathematics 7-12 teacher certification. This degree consists of a minimum of 36-37 hours.

Students who meet the graduate admissions requirements to the College of Education (COE) (see Graduate Admissions Requirements) must meet additional requirements prior to being admitted to the MAT program. Each applicant must:

Have a GPA of 2.750 over the last 60 hours
Provide proof of achieving a passing score on the Mathematics 7-12 state assessment.

Check prerequisites before enrolling in any courses.

Degree Requirements

Required MAT Courses (25 hours)

LLLS 5531 - Critical Reading and Thinking Credit Hours: 3
SILC 6030 - Foundations of Multicultural Education Credit Hours: 3
SPED 5030 - Survey of Individual Differences Credit Hours: 3
TCED 4102 - Secondary (4-8 and 7-12) Content Teacher Seminar Credit Hours: 1
TCED 5034 - Management Strategies for Creating a Positive Learning Environment in 4-12 Credit Hours: 3
TCED 5134 - Introduction to Models of Teaching Credit Hours: 3
TCED 5236 - Mathematics Methods for the Secondary Grades Credit Hours: 3
TCED 5530 - Adolescent Development and Curriculum Credit Hours: 3
TCED 6031 - Application of Technology in the Classroom Credit Hours: 3

Electives (6 hours)

Select 6 hours of electives in consultation with academic adviser.

MATH 5031 - Problem-Solving Strategies Credit Hours: 3
MATH 5033 - Instructional Applications of Algebra Credit Hours: 3
MATH 5034 - Geometry Seminar Credit Hours: 3
MATH 5035 - Precalculus Courses for Mathematics Teachers of Grades 10-14 Credit Hours: 3
MATH 5036 - Calculus for Mathematics Teachers of Grades 10-14 Credit Hours: 3
MATH 5037 - Technology for Mathematics Curriculum Credit Hours: 3

Capstone Experience (6 hours)

TCED 6769 - Graduate Clinical Teaching Credit Hours: 6