Teaching with Life Science 7-12 Certification, M.A.T.

Print Degree Planner (opens a new window) |

The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program is designed for individuals seeking both a graduate degree and Texas teacher certification in an area specified by the Texas Administrative Code. This program prepares candidates through rigorous coursework and practical experience to become effective educators.

Program Highlights:

Earn a Master of Arts in Teaching degree and a Texas teaching certificate.
Complete 37–40 credit hours of Educator Preparation Program (EPP) coursework aligned with your certification area.
Participate in a clinical teaching assignment or internship.
Successfully pass all required TExES certification exams.

The MAT degree plan leads to teacher certification in the selected content area and grade span.

Check prerequisites before enrolling in any course.

Degree Requirements

Required MAT Courses

There will be two options for MAT Clinical Teaching requirement.

Option 1: Traditional Graduate Clinical Teaching (3 hours - one semester)
- TCED 6733 Graduate Clinical Teaching
Option 2: Teacher of Record/Internship Clinical Teaching (6 hours over two semesters - 3 hours per semester)
- Semester 1 - TCED 5738 Post-Degree Clinical Teaching I
- Semester 2 - TCED 5739 Post-Degree Clinical Teaching II
- Please note: If you select Option 2, you must meet additional state requirements for the Intern Certificate. https://www.uhcl.edu/education/certification/certification-requirements/alternative-certification

LLLS 5131 - Integrating the Language Arts 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 5235 - Science 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
TCED 5832 - Classroom Preparation for 4-8 and 7-12 Credit Hours: 3
TCED 6733 - Graduate Clinical Teaching Credit Hours: 3
TCED 5738 - Post-Degree Clinical Teaching I Credit Hours: 3
TCED 5739 - Post-Degree Clinical Teaching II Credit Hours: 3

Electives (6 hours)

Select 6 hours of electives in consultation with academic advisor.

BIOL 4311 - Ecology Credit Hours: 3
BIOL 4343 - Plant Physiology Credit Hours: 3
BIOL 4344 - Comparative Animal Physiology Credit Hours: 3
BIOL 4345 - Human Physiology Credit Hours: 3
BIOL 5532 - Coastal and Estuarine Ecology Credit Hours: 3
BIOL 5534 - Conservation Biology Credit Hours: 3
BIOL 5535 - Neotropical Rainforest Ecology Credit Hours: 3
GEOL 5331 - Advanced Environmental Geology Credit Hours: 3
CHEM 4363 - Forensic Chemistry Credit Hours: 3