MAT Checksheet (Middle Grades Language Arts)

MIDDLE GRADES LANGUAGE ARTS

Requirements for Master of Arts in Teaching with Middle Grades Language Arts Specialization

MAT Core (12 sem. hrs.)

  • EDN 5040: An Introduction to the Basic Tenets of Education
  • EDN 5120: Advanced Study of Exceptionality in Children
  • EDN 5450: Introduction to Curriculum Design and Best Practices
  • EDN 5260: Advanced Instructional Approaches to Middle School Grades
  • EDN 5460: Field Experience (0 hours)

English Methods (3 sem. hrs.)

  • EED 5010: The Teaching of English, Methods and Materials 6-12

English Content (12 sem. hrs.)

  • ENG 5300: Theories and Methods of Literary Research
  • ENG 5010: Critical Approaches to Children's Literature

2 courses from the following: 

  • ENG 5000: Literacy and Literature in Context
  • ENG 5050: Native American Literature
  • ENG 5110: Principles of English Linguistics 
  • ENG 5210: Advanced Creative Writing
  • ENG 5310: Medieval and Early Modern Drama
  • ENG 5320: Rhetorical Analysis
  • ENG 5330: Working Class Literature
  • ENG 5340: Victorian Literature
  • ENG 5500: Advanced Nonfiction Writing
  • ENG 5610: Shakespeare Studies
  • ENG 5750: Film Studies
  • ENGS 50xx: Literary Topic Seminar
  • ENGS 51xx: Special Topics in Literacy
  • ENGS 52xx: Literary Genre Seminar
  • ENGS 53xx: Author Seminar
  • EMNGS 5370: Study Abroad
  • ENGS 54xx: Literary Period Seminar
  • ENGS 57xx: Expanding Canon Seminar

Internship (3 sem. hrs.)

  • EED 5810: Internship in English Education.

Total: 30 sem hrs.

Candidates will also compile electronic portfolios as part of the program, including completion of edTPA during EED 5810.  Candidates who are teaching on a Residency license may complete EED 5810 in their own classrooms.

M.A.T. Program Handbook