The Master of Arts in Teaching
Program Description
The Master of Arts in Teaching
(M.A.T.) program is designed as an interdisciplinary degree option within the
Teacher Education Program. The M.A.T. is intended for graduates from accredited
colleges or universities with an undergraduate major in humanities, sciences,
or social sciences who have few, if any, formal courses in education. The
program is offered in the following areas of specialization: Art Education,
English Education, Mathematics Education, Middle Grades Education, Music
Education, Physical Education, Science Education, and Social Studies. Upon
successful completion of the M.A.T. program and state mandated examination(s),
recipients will be eligible for a North Carolina “M” license.
The 36-42 hour M.A.T. program
is available only to those individuals who have not earned licensure and who
are seeking licensure in the teaching field in which they wish to earn the
degree. The program includes courses in teaching pedagogy and professional
education as well as concentrated study in a content-specific area, for a total
of 36 hours. A 10-week (3 semester
hours) internship experience in an approved public school setting is
required. Policies regarding exceptions
to this internship requirement are defined in the M.A.T. Handbook. With the
internship, the program will total 39 hours.
Although other program areas
may be considered, the following undergraduate programs are determined to be
most compatible with the selected graduate program of study:
· Art Education: B.F.A., B.S., or B.A. degree in studio art.
· Middle Grades Education: English, Mathematics, History,
Political Science, Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Physics
· Music Education: Music
· Physical Education: Exercise and Sports Science, Kinesiology, Physical Education, Recreation, Exercise Science, Exercise Physiology
· Middle Grades Language Arts and Secondary English Education: English
· Middle Grades and Secondary Mathematics Education: Mathematics
· Middle Grades and Secondary Science Education:
Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Physics
· Middle Grades and Secondary Social Studies Education: History, Political Science
Degrees in closely related fields may be acceptable; transcripts will be evaluated and any discipline-specific prerequisites will be specified at the time of admission to a program.
The M.A.T. Program has been
developed according to NC State Board of Education Program Approval Standards.
The graduate program incorporates the conceptual framework that is common to
all teacher education programs at UNCP.
Program Goals
Upon completion of the
graduate M.A.T. program, the student will be able to:
1. Demonstrate breadth of general knowledge, as well as depth of knowledge, in the selected discipline area necessary for effective instructional decision-making.
2. Demonstrate a well-articulated knowledge of elementary, middle or secondary school communities and issues that impact teaching.
3. Exhibit knowledge of and show respect toward diverse cultural values and exceptionalities;
4. Communicate effectively in Standard oral and written English.
5. Adapt instructional strategies to the developmental and learning needs of individuals, including students with special needs and students from culturally diverse backgrounds.
6. Establish a classroom climate conducive to the learning, social, and emotional needs of students.
7. Choose objectives consistent with state and local curriculum guidelines, the learning needs of students, and guidelines established by learned societies.
8. Utilize technology in ways that enhance teaching and learning experiences.
9. Employ and analyze appropriate assessments and evaluative procedures.
10. Establish a pattern of reflective practice and scholarly inquiry culminating in confidence, professionalism, and effectiveness in the role of teacher.
11. Demonstrate knowledge of the history, philosophy and sociology of public education pertaining to the demonstration of best practices in education.
12. Meet departmental requirements for a capstone course, product, and/or examination.
The MAT program has two phases:
Phase I will allow students to apply for the NC Standard
Professional I License. This phase will consist of the Professional Core courses:
EDN 5040, An Introduction to the Tenets of Education; EDN 5120, Advanced Study
of the Exceptional Child; EDN 5430, Survey of Educational Research; and EDN
5450, Introduction to Curriculum Design and Best Practices. An additional Field Experience course—EDN
5460, Field Experience—for 0 credits is also required so that candidates may
complete field based assignments in a K-12 environment. Phase I will also
require candidates to complete the Professional Development* course and
selected Academic Specialization courses. Candidates must complete the 18-24
hours of courses of Phase I and apply for the Standard Professional I License
before entering Phase II.
Phase II
consists of Content Specific courses to complete the Academic Specialization,
and Pedagogical Expertise. (Please see each program for specifics). Successful
completion of Phases I and II will allow the candidate to apply for the NC
Professional M License.
*Note: Candidates for the MAT
may waive the requirement for Internship after successfully completing a year
of full-time teaching under a lateral entry license.
Descriptions of the courses
included in the M.A.T. program are listed elsewhere in this catalog: under the
M.A.Ed. program (for EDN courses) and under the M.A. programs in Art Education,
English Education, Mathematics Education, Music Education, Physical Education,
Science Education, and Social Studies Education (for ART, ENG, EED, MAT, CSC,
MUS, EXER, BIO, CHM, GLY, PHY, HST, and SSE courses).
MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING
WITH ART SPECIALIZATION
Graduate Art Education Director: Ann Horton-Lopez
|
Requirements
for Master of Arts in Teaching with Art Specialization |
Sem.
Hrs. |
|
Professional
Core (Phase I) EDN 5040
Basic Tenets of Education (3) EDN 5120 Advanced Study of Exceptionality in Children (3) EDN 5440
Survey of Educational Research (3) EDN 5450 Introduction to Curriculum Design and Best Practices (3) EDN 5460
Field Experience (0) |
12 |
|
Professional
Development* (Phase I) ART 5810 Internship in K-12 Art Education |
3 |
|
Pedagogical
Expertise (Phase I) **ART 5060 Applied Art Education Pedagogy
and Production (3) ART 5090
Leadership and Survey of Art Education (3) ART 5110 Art History Methods and Content (3) ARTS 5xxx Special Topics in Studio (3; repeatable) |
12 |
|
Art
Specialty Area (Phase II) ART 5020 Curricula in Art Education (3) ART 5030 Research in Art Education (3) ART 5040 History and Philosophy of Art Education (3) ART 5080 Art Production in the Elementary
and Secondary Schools (3) |
12 |
|
|
Total:
36-39* |
*See M.A.T. Handbook for Internship policies.
**Required if the student has not provided appropriate documentation of successful public school teaching experience or course work in studio or art education methods to meet the competencies for the A license.
MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING
WITH MIDDLE GRADES SPECIALIZATION
Director: Patrick A. Hannigan
Specialty Area Advisors:
Language Arts: Roger A. Ladd
Mathematics: Raymond Lee
Science: Velinda Woriax
Social Studies: Scott C. Billingsley
|
Requirements
for Master of Arts in Teaching with Middle Grades Specialization |
Sem.
Hrs. |
|
Professional
Core (Phase I) EDN 5040
Basic Tenets of Education (3) EDN 5120 Advanced Study of Exceptionality in Children (3) EDN 5260 The Middle School Philosophy, Curriculum, and Instruction*** (3) EDN 5440
Survey of Educational Research (3) EDN 5450 Introduction to Curriculum Design and Best Practices*** (3) EDN 5460 Field Experience (0) |
15 |
|
Professional
Development* (Phase I) Language
Arts EED 5810 Internship Mathematics MAT 5810 Internship in Middle Grades Mathematics Instruction Social Studies SSE 5810 Internship in Social Studies Education Science SCE 5810 Internship
in Secondary Science Education |
3 |
|
Pedagogical Expertise (Phase I or II—Courses vary with
specialty area.) Language Arts 6-9: (Phase I) EED 5510 The Teaching of Writing: Theory and Practice EED 5520 The Teaching of Literature: Theories, Issues, and Practices Mathematics 6-9: MAT 5000 Curriculum Development and Evaluation in Math Education MAT 5010 Theoretical Bases of Mathematics Instruction Science 6-9: SCE 5000 Teaching Science in Grades 6-12 SCE 5500 Science in the Middle School SCE 5600 Foundations of Science Education Social Studies 6-9: EDN 5660 Applied Educational Research SSE 5500 Advanced Social Studies Methods SSE 5750 Social Studies Curriculum
Transformation |
6-9 |
|
Specialty Area (Phase I or II—Select one specialty area
concentration.) A. Language Arts Phase I: ENG 5110 Principles of English Linguistics ENG 5300 Theories and Methods of Literary
Research Phase II: Select 12 hours from: ENG 5000, 5030, 5050, 5100, 5200, 5210, 5440, 5450, 5500, 5600, 5610, 5750, ENGS 5xxx**, ENGS 5700-5750, or one of the following: ENG 5810 or 5830 or 5850 B. Mathematics 1. Analysis (3 hrs) Choose 1 of the 4 options below; others may be used as elective MAT 5210, 5230, 5320, 5440 2. Applied Mathematics (3 hrs) MAT 5030 Elements of Problem Solving 3. Technology in Education (3 hrs) MAT 5040 Current Topics in Computers in Education 4. Mathematics Electives (6 hrs) May be chosen from math courses in section 1 above or those listed below MAT 5020, 5050, 5060, 5070, 5120, 5150, 5220, 5260 C. Science Select one course from each discipline and two additional courses from any of the remaining courses listed: Biology: BIO 5100, 5120, 5150, 5200, 5250, 5350, BIOS 5xxx** Chemistry: CHM 5200, 5480, 5500, 5600, CHMS 5xxx** Geology: GLY 5010, 5020, 5040, 5410, GLYS 5xxx** Physics: PHY 5200, 5480, 5500, 5600, PHYS 5xxx** D. Social Studies Select one course from each of the three
areas listed below (9 hours): European History (including HSTS 5000-5190) Asian, African, Latin American History
(including HSTS 5200-5390) United States History (including HSTS
5400-5590) Select one course from three of the five
areas listed below (9 hours): Geography Political Science American Indian Studies Economics Sociology |
15-18 |
|
|
Total:
36-42* |
*See M.A.T. Handbook for Internship policies.
**BIOS/CHMS/ENGS/GLYS/PHYS 5xxx: Exact course number and title will vary, since multiple topics are offered in different semesters. Check with program director prior to registering.
***Does not apply to Science Education-Middle
Grades.
MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING
WITH MUSIC SPECIALIZATION
Graduate Music Education Director: Valerie A. Austin
|
Requirements
for Master of Arts in Teaching with Music Specialization |
Sem.
Hrs. |
|
Professional
Core (Phase I) EDN 5040
Basic Tenets of Education (3) EDN 5120 Advanced Study of Exceptionality in Children (3) EDN 5440
Survey of Educational Research (3) EDN 5450 Introduction to Curriculum Design and Best Practices (3) EDN 5460
Field Experience (0) |
12 |
|
Professional
Development* (Phase I) MUS 5810 Internship in K-12 Music Education |
3 |
|
Pedagogical
Expertise (Phase I) MUS 5640 Applied Contemporary Instructional
Methodology |
3 |
|
Music
Specialty Area (Phase II) MUS 5650 Applied Philosophy & Leadership of Music Education MUS 5990 Graduate Portfolio MUS 5731 Graduate Ensemble MUS 5290 Graduate Conducting MUS 5340 Advanced Arranging MUS 5950 Advanced Study in Music History & Literature MUS
5300 Rehearsal Strategies MUSP 5001-5861 Applied Music |
18 |
|
|
Total:
36-39* |
* See M.A.T. Handbook for Internship policies.
MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING
WITH PHYSICAL EDUCATION SPECIALIZATION
Graduate Physical Education Director: Danny Davis
|
Requirements
for Master of Arts in Teaching with Physical Education Specialization |
Sem.
Hrs. |
|
Professional
Core (Phase I) EDN 5040
Basic Tenets of Education (3) EDN 5120 Advanced Study of Exceptionality in Children (3) EDN 5440
Survey of Educational Research (3) EDN 5450 Introduction to Curriculum Design and Best Practices (3) EDN 5460
Field Experience (0) |
12 |
|
Professional
Development (Phase I) EDN 5810 Internship* |
3 |
|
Pedagogical
Expertise (Phase I) EXER 5030 Management and Marketing of PE/Sports |
3 |
|
Physical
Education Specialty Area (Phase
II) EXER 5010 Movement and Coaching Physiology EXER 5020 Exercise and Sport Psychology EXER 5050 Health and Wellness
Administration EXER 5060 Current Issues and Trends in PE
and Sports EXER 5070 The Law in PE and Sport EXER 5080 Facility Design and Management EXER 5990
Capstone Study |
21 |
|
|
Total:
36-39* |
* See M.A.T. Handbook for Internship policies.
MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING
WITH SECONDARY SPECIALIZATIONS
Graduate English Education Director: Roger A. Ladd
Graduate Mathematics Education Director: Raymond Lee
Graduate Science Education Director: Velinda Woriax
Graduate Social Studies Education Director: Scott C. Billingsley
|
Requirements
for Master of Arts in Teaching with English Education (9-12) Specialization |
Sem.
Hrs. |
|
Professional
Core (Phase I) EDN 5040
Basic Tenets of Education (3) EDN 5120 Advanced Study of Exceptionality in Children (3) EDN 5440
Survey of Educational Research (3) EDN 5450 Introduction to Curriculum Design and Best Practices (3) EDN 5460
Field Experience (0) |
12 |
|
Professional
Development* (Phase I) EED 5810 Internship in Secondary English Education |
3 |
|
Pedagogical
Expertise (Phase II) EED 5510 The Teaching of Writing: Theory and Practice EED 5520 The Teaching of
Literature: Theories, Issues, and
Practices |
6 |
|
Academic
Specialization (Courses must be approved by advisor.) Phase I: ENG 5300
Theories and Methods of Literary Research Phase II: Select six courses from the following: ENG 5000, 5030, 5050, 5100, 5110, 5200, 5210, 5440, 5450, 5500, 5600, 5610, 5750, ENGS 5000-5099, 5100-5199, 5200-5299, 5300-5399, 5400-5499, 5700-5799, or one of the following: ENG 5810 or 5830 or 5850 Capstone Portfolio and Presentation is the culminating experience of the graduate program and takes place during the last semester (fall or spring) of course work. |
21 |
|
|
Total:
39-42* |
* See M.A.T. Handbook for Internship policies.
**ENGS 5xxx: Exact course number and title will vary, since multiple topics are offered in different semesters. Check with program director prior to registering.
|
Requirements
for Master of Arts in Teaching with Mathematics Education (9-12)
Specialization |
Sem.
Hrs. |
|
Professional
Core (Phase I) EDN 5040
Basic Tenets of Education (3) EDN 5120 Advanced Study of Exceptionality in Children (3) EDN 5440
Survey of Educational Research (3) EDN 5450 Introduction to Curriculum Design and Best Practices (3) EDN 5460
Field Experience (0) |
12 |
|
Professional
Development* (Phase I) MAT 5810 Internship in Secondary Mathematics
Education |
3 |
|
Pedagogical
Expertise MAT 5000 Curriculum Development and Evaluation in Math Education MAT 5010 Theoretical Bases of
Mathematics Instruction |
6 |
|
Academic
Specialization (Courses must be approved by advisor.) 1. Analysis (3-6 hrs) Choose 1 of the 4 options below; others may
be used as elective MAT 5210 and MAT 5220 Basic Ideas of
Analysis I and II MAT 5230 Real Analysis MAT 5320 Advanced Calculus for the Math
Teacher MAT 5440 Complex Analysis for the Math
Teacher 2. Algebra and Number Theory (3 hrs) Choose 1 of the 3 options below; others may
be used as elective MAT 5120 Advanced Topics in Linear Algebra MAT 5150 Topics in Number Theory MAT 5260 Special Topics in Abstract Algebra 3. Geometry and Topology (3 hrs) Choose 1 of the 2 options below; others may
be used as elective MAT 5100 Point Set Topology MAT 5110 Advanced Topics in Geometry 4. Applied Mathematics (3 hrs) MAT 5030 Elements of Problem Solving 5. Technology in Education (3 hrs) MAT 5040 Current Topics in Computers in
Education 6. Mathematics Elective (0-3 hrs)** Optional, may be chosen from math courses
in sections above or those listed below MAT 5020 History of Mathematics (if not
taken as an undergraduate) MAT 5060 Statistics and Probability for
Math Teachers MAT 5070 Discrete Mathematics for Math Teachers |
18 |
|
|
Total:
36-39* |
* See M.A.T. Handbook for Internship policies.
|
Requirements
for Master of Arts in Teaching with Science Education (9-12) Specialization |
Sem.
Hrs. |
|
Professional
Core (Phase I) EDN 5040
Basic Tenets of Education (3) EDN 5120 Advanced Study of Exceptionality in Children (3) EDN 5440
Survey of Educational Research (3) EDN 5460
Field Experience (0) |
9 |
|
Professional
Development* (Phase I) SCE 5810 Internship in Secondary Science Education |
3 |
|
Pedagogical
Expertise SCE 5000 Teaching Science in Grades 6-12 SCE 5600 Foundations of Science Education Select one of the following: SCE 5610 Improving Classroom Instruction in
the Life and Earth Sciences SCE 5620 Improving Classroom Instruction in the Physical Sciences |
9 |
|
Academic
Specialization (Courses must be approved by advisor.) Select one course from each discipline and two additional courses from any of the remaining courses listed: Biology: BIO 5100, 5120, 5150, 5200, 5250, 5350, BIOS 5xxx** Chemistry: CHM 5200, 5480, 5500, 5600, CHMS 5xxx** Geology/Geography: GLY 5010, 5020, 5040, 5410, GLYS 5xxx** Physics: PHY 5200, 5480, 5500, 5600, PHYS 5xxx** |
18 |
|
|
Total:
36-39* |
* See M.A.T. Handbook for Internship policies.
**BIOS/CHMS/GLYS/PHYS 5xxx: Exact course number and title will vary, since multiple topics are offered in different semesters. Check with program director prior to registering.
|
Requirements
for Master of Arts in Teaching with Social Studies Education (9-12)
Specialization |
Sem.
Hrs. |
|
Professional
Core (Phase I) EDN 5040
Basic Tenets of Education (3) EDN 5120 Advanced Study of Exceptionality in Children (3) EDN 5440
Survey of Educational Research (3) EDN 5450 Introduction to Curriculum Design and Best Practices (3) EDN 5460
Field Experience (0) |
12 |
|
Professional
Development* (Phase I) SSE 5810 Internship in
Secondary Social Studies Education |
3 |
|
Pedagogical
Expertise Phase I: SSE 5500 Advanced Social Studies Methods Phase II: SSE 5750 Social Studies Curriculum Transformation EDN 5660
Applied Educational Research |
9 |
|
Academic
Specialization (Phase II) Select one course from each area (9 hours): European History (HSTS 5000-5190) Asian, African, Latin American History (HSTS 5200-5390) Select one course from three of the areas listed below (9 hours): Geography Political Science American Indian Studies Economics Sociology |
18 |
|
|
Total:
39-42* |
* See M.A.T. Handbook for Internship policies.