Elementary Education M.A.T.

Master of Arts in Teaching

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.

The secondary and middle grades program is an intensive 11-month Juneau based program with internships available throughout the state of Alaska. It is offered as a cohort model beginning in July with courses taken on the Juneau campus. In the fall and spring students take e-Learning classes in addition to the internship in the community where they’ve been placed.

The elementary and special education programs are delivered by e-Learning at the student’s individual pace, although cohorts may be created as demand warrants. For all programs, a supervision fee will be assessed to help defray the cost of the supervisor’s travel in the student internship and student teaching courses.

Elementary Education

This program is offered by e-Learning methods to students in rural communities and others who desire the flexibility of an e-Learning program. On-site cohorts may also be formed as demand warrants. 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 Graduate Certificate in Elementary Education 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 program 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.

Application Requirements

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

Rural Alaska Experience

Students completing the internship or student teaching during spring semester are eligible to visit a rural community in Alaska and observe and teach in the community school. The School of Education will arrange a 7 to 10 day visit and cover the airfare costs associated with the travel.