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The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) prepares future teachers to enter the elementary school teaching profession. The program stresses reflective teaching and the proactive role of the teacher in enhancing educational quality. The program exposes students incrementally to include the study of pedagogy, curriculum and standards, and assessment, with principles of field practice integrated into the coursework at each level.<\/p>\n
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This program is for persons with undergraduate degrees in fields other than education who are looking to obtain their Initial Teaching Certificate in Childhood Education (Grades 1-6). To apply you must have a bachelor\u2019s degree with a major or concentration in a liberal arts or sciences subject.<\/p>\n
The MAT in Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) consists of twelve courses (36 credits) including one semester of student teaching. The course requirements for the MAT program covers educational foundations, development and learning processes, curriculum and pedagogy, and field applications To continue in the program, students must maintain a B average.<\/p>\n
EECE 520 Language Development and Emergent Literacy (3 cr.)
EECE 525 Language and Literacy Learning in the Elementary Years (3 cr.)
EECE 545 Social Studies in the Elementary School (3 cr.)
EECE 550 Mathematics in the Elementary School (3 cr.)
EECE 555 Science in the Elementary School (3 cr.)
EECE 702 Social Foundations of Education (3 cr.)
EECE 707 Classroom-Based Assessment and Research in the Elementary Years (3 cr.)
EECE 711 Ecological Perspectives on Development: The Childhood Years (3 cr.)
EECE 750 Modern Learning Technology (3 cr.)
EECE 762 Schooling in a Diverse Society (3 cr.)
ECPSE 550 Foundations of Special Education (3 cr.)
EECE 566 Student Teaching (3 cr.)<\/p>\n
Applicants must meet the following admissions requirements:<\/em><\/strong><\/div>\n\n
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