Teaching with Secondary Literacy Subjects 7-12 Certification, M.A.T.

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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 Courses

LLLS 5137 - Modern Trends in Literature for Children and Young Adults Credit Hours: 3
LLLS 5531 - Critical Reading and Thinking Credit Hours: 3
LLLS 5634 - Teaching Methods for English/ Reading Language Arts Grades 7-12 Credit Hours: 3
LLLS 6332 - Foundations of Early and Secondary Literacy 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 5530 - Adolescent Development and Curriculum Credit Hours: 3
TCED 6031 - Application of Technology in the Classroom Credit Hours: 3
TCED 6733 - Graduate Clinical Teaching Credit Hours: 3
TCED 5832 - Classroom Preparation for 4-8 and 7-12 Credit Hours: 3
TCED 5739 - Post-Degree Clinical Teaching II Credit Hours: 3
TCED 5738 - Post-Degree Clinical Teaching I Credit Hours: 3