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.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS (2012-2013 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 | 51 | ||
| Foundational Courses | 9 | ||
| ED | S230 | Introduction to Educational Technology | 3 |
| ED | 320B | PE in the K-8 Curriculum | 1 |
| ED | 320E | Health in the K-8 Curriculum | 1 |
| ED | S333 | The Learner and the Learning Process | 3 |
| Select one of the following (1 credit): | |||
| ED | S320A | Art in the K-8 Curriculum | 1 |
| ED | 320C | Music in the K-8 Curriculum | 1 |
| ED | 320D | Drama in the K-8 Curriculum | 1 |
| Major Requirements | 42 | ||
| ALST | 603 | Alaska Literature for Young People | 3 |
| ED | S615 | Literacy in the Intermediate and Middle School Grades | 3 |
| ED | S616 | Math Methods in the 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 |
| ED | S621ABC | Curriculum Development | 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. 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 |
| Exit Criteria Includes: | |||
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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 Program Admissions Contact
Linda Smith
Ph: 907-796-6533 or 866-465-6424
Email: linda.smith@uas.alaska.edu
M.A.T. Elementary Program Coordinator
Dr. Katy Spangler
Ph: 907-694-7019
Email: katy.spangler@uas.alaska.edu