Master of Arts in Teaching
Elementary Education

The M.A.T. with emphasis in: Elementary, Secondary and Early Childhood Education.

The Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) programs are designed for students who have completed a baccalaureate degree with content coursework appropriate to their teaching area and grade level and who are seeking a teaching certificate. M.A.T. programs have been awarded national recognition through the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the Association of Childhood Education International (ACEI), the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE), the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), and the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA). Other subject areas are in process of applying for national recognition. The M.A.T. programs are delivered two ways:

  1. One-year intensive programs in elementary education or secondary education.
  2. A distance program in elementary education for those in Alaska rural communities or others who desire this flexibility.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

For application requirements and Praxis I and II Exam information please visit the School of Education Website.

M.A.T. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY PROGRAMS, Juneau

The M.A.T. Elementary program based in Juneau and the M.A.T. Secondary program based in Juneau and also serving Sitka and other selected sites are intensive 12-month classroom-based programs designed to serve baccalaureate graduates who wish to prepare for a career in either elementary or secondary teaching. The programs operate on a one-year cycle beginning in July. Upon successful completion of one of these programs, students will receive a Master of Arts in Teaching degree and be recommended for an Alaska Initial elementary (grades K-8) or secondary (grades 7-12) teaching certificate. Certification is granted by the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development (DEED).

In addition to the admission requirements listed, a student teacher placement in a school district must be available for the applicant.

The Juneau M.A.T. Elementary and Secondary programs consist of an introductory summer session, two semesters of intensive internship with course work, and a following summer session. The course work is interdisciplinary, based on the latest research and theory in teacher education. The programs have four phases:

Phase One: A seven week summer session that prepares students to begin the year as teacher-interns.

Phase Two and Three:

  • Elementary Students . During the public school year (end of August through the end of May), the M.A.T. student serves as an intern with a team of two teachers in an elementary school and/or middle school. In the fall semester, interns will be at their assigned school three days a week and take course work on campus two days a week plus one evening. In the spring semester, interns will be at their assigned schools four days a week and take course work on campus one day a week plus one evening.
  • Secondary Students. During the public school year (end of August through the end of May), the M.A.T. student serves as an intern with a host teacher in a middle school or high school. In the fall and spring semesters, interns will be at their assigned schools four days a week and take course work on campus one day a week plus one evening.

Phase Four:

  • A one-month summer session that will draw on the recent classroom experiences of students and extend their knowledge and preparation for the profession.

The application deadline for the M.A.T. Elementary and Secondary programs in Juneau is March 1.

 

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Juneau (2011-2012 CATALOG)

The Juneau based MAT Elementary Program has been discontinued for 2011-2012.

Students who enroll in the MAT Elementary Program in Juneau must show evidence of adequate course work or demonstrate knowledge in the basic content areas of history, literature, composition, math, biological science, physical science, and the arts. Placements for this program are only available in Juneau, Sitka, and selected other Alaska communities.

Minimum Credit Hours 41
Major Requirements 41
ED S603 Alaska Children's Literature 3
ED S616 Math Methods 3
ED S620 Curriculum Development 3
ED S626 Classroom Research 3
ED S628 Technology in Instructional Design 3
ED S631 Advanced Educational Psychology 3
ED S640 Instruction in the Arts 3
ED S641 Science, Social Studies, Physical Education and Health 2
ED S680 Advanced Multicultural Education 3
ED S681 Reading and Writing/Literacy Instruction I 3
ED S682 Reading and Writing/Literacy Instruction II 3
ED S691 Teaching Internship I (Fall) 2
ED S691 Teaching Internship II (Spring) 3
ED S698 Master's Portfolio  
EDSE S682 Inclusive Education for Students with Disabilities 3
Exit Criteria:
  1. A Master's Portfolio that provides evidence that the student meets all program goals/outcomes
  2. Official Praxis I exam scores meeting Alaska cut scores
  3. Official Praxis II exam scores meeting Alaska cut scores
  4. 3.00 GPA

Successful completion of the fall internship (ED S691 Teaching Internship I) includes:

  • Grade of “B” or better (see course rubric)
  • Majority of “Met” scores on the Evaluation of Classroom Practice and Evaluation of Classroom Practice Supplemental assessments
  • Dispositions Reports do not indicate any areas of concern.
  • Recommendation for continuation in internship by the host teacher and university adviser

If the fall semester of internship is not successfully completed a student will be exited from the program.

Successful completion of the spring internship (ED S691Teaching Internship II) includes:

  • Grade of “B” or better (see course rubric)
  • Majority of “Met” scores on the Evaluation of Classroom Practice and Evaluation of Classroom Practice Supplemental assessments
  • Dispositions Reports do not indicate any areas of concern.
  • Mid-semester recommendation for continuation in internship by the host teacher and university adviser

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
E-Learning (2011-2012 CATALOG)

This program is offered by e-Learning methods to students in rural communities and others who desire the flexibility of a distance program. Students in this program must be self-directed learners, must have access to high speed internet connections, and must schedule time during the school year to complete weekly intensive practicum assignments as well as a semester of student teaching in an elementary or middle school. The Elementary certification program is embedded in the M.A.T. program. For more information on certification see the graduate certificate section of this catalog. This program leads to a Master’s degree as well as recommendation for an Alaska Initial Elementary (grades K-8) teaching certificate.

For student teaching, the department may limit registration, determine assignments, and prescribe the number of teaching hours required. Six successful credits of student teaching are required. The Program Director reserves the right to require an additional 3-6 credit hours of student teaching for students who fail to meet the standard.

Applicants should consult with an advisor for individual programs scheduling:
Admission Application deadlines.
Fall: July 15
Spring: Nov. 1
Summer: April 1

For student teaching, the department may limit registration, determine assignments, and prescribe the number of teaching hours required. Six successful credits of student teaching are required. The Program Director reserves the right to require an additional 3-6 credit hours of student teaching for students who fail to meet all standards.

Minimum Credit Hours 39
Prerequisites 15
ALST S300 Alaska Studies 3
ED S230 Introduction to Educational Technology* 3
ED S304 Literature for Children and Young Adults 3
ED S320A Art in the K-8 Curriculum 1
ED S320B Physical Education in the K-8 Curriculum 1
ED S320C Music in the K-8 Curriculum 1
ED S333 The Learner and the Learning Process* 3
*ED S230 and ED S333 must be completed before registering for graduate-level coursework
Major Requirements 39
ED S615 Literacy in the Intermediate and Middle School Grades 3
ED S616 Math Methods int he K-8 Classroom 3
ED S617 Science Methods in the K-8 Classroom 3
ED S618 Social Studies Methods in the K-8 Classroom 3
ED S619 Classroom Management and Discipline 3
ECE S661 Literacy and Young Children 3
ED S680 Advanced Multicultural Education 3
ED S688 Student Teaching 6
EDSE S482 The Inclusive Classroom for All Children 3
Recommendation for certification will be granted upon successful completion of the above coursework and the prerequisite coursework. Students are encouraged to complete the remaining coursework required for the M.A.T. degree during their initial years as classroom teachers:
ED S626 Classroom Research 3
ED S698 Master's Research Project or Portfolio 3
Select one from the following (3 credits):
ED S628 Technology in Instructional Design 3
___ S___ Advisor-approved 600-level educational technology course 3
Exit Criteria Includes:
  1. A Master's Portfolio that provides evidence that the student meets all program goals/outcomes
  2. Official Praxis I exam scores meeting Alaska cut scores
  3. Official Praxis II exam scores meeting Alaska cut scores
  4. 3.00 GPA

CONTACT INFORMATION

University of Alaska Southeast
Center for Teacher Education
11120 Glacier Highway
Juneau, Alaska 99801
Program Website: uas.alaska.edu/education

M.A.T. Elementary- Juneau Program Admissions Contact
Ph: 907-796-6525 or 866-465-6424

M.A.T. Elementary- Juneau Program Coordinator
Dr. Anne Jones
Ph: 907-796-6053
Ph: 877-465-4827 ext. 6435 (toll free)
Email: anne.jones@uas.alaska.edu

M.A.T. Elementary- E-Learning Program Admissions Contact
Linda Smith
Ph: 907-796-6533 or 866-465-6424
Email: linda.smith@uas.alaska.edu

M.A.T. Elementary- E-Learning Program Coordinator
Dr. Katy Spangler
Ph: 907-694-7019
Email: katy.spangler@uas.alaska.edu


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