Teaching with Mathematics 4-8 Certification, M.A.

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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 Math 4-8 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; and
provide proof of achieving a passing score on the Mathematics 4-8 state assessment.

Check prerequisites before enrolling in any course.

Degree Requirements

Required MAT Courses (24 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 5030 - Models of Teaching Credit Hours: 3
TCED 5034 - Management Strategies for Creating a Positive Learning Environment Credit Hours: 3
TCED 5333 - Teaching Mathematics in the 4-8 Classroom Credit Hours: 3
TCED 5431 - Nature of the Middle Level Learner 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:
MATH 5034 - Geometry Seminar Credit Hours: 3
MATH 5035 - Precalculus Courses for Mathematics Teachers of Grades 10-14 Credit Hours: 3
MATH 5037 - Technology for Mathematics Curriculum Credit Hours: 3

Other Course (0-1 hour)

TCED 5010 - Professional Preparation Seminar Credit Hours: 1

Additional Information

Students not passing the Pedagogy and Professional Responsibility state assessment by the final semester of this plan must also enroll in and successfully complete this course.

Capstone Experience (6 hours)

TCED 6769 - Clinical Teaching Credit Hours: 6