Master of Arts in Teaching - History Education (Grades 9-12), MAT

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Graduate Coordinator: Arwin Smallwood Email: asmallwo@ncat.edu Phone: 336-285-2048
Department Chair: Arwin Smallwood Email: asmallwo@ncat.edu Phone: 336-285-2048

The Master of Arts in Teaching degree is designed for individuals who possess a baccalaureate degree from a four-year institution of higher education and who desire to attain an initial teaching license in a specific content area. The College of Education will recommend individuals who complete the degree program and licensure requirements successfully to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction for a teaching certification.

Admissions Requirements

B.A. or B.S degree from a regionally accredited college or university
24 hours of content-related coursework at grades of C or higher
Cumulative GPA of 2.80 or higher from the undergraduate degree-granting institution
Criminal background check from country of residency
Completed Graduate College application, including official transcripts from all colleges and/or universities attended, letters of reference submitted online, and application fee

Degree Requirements

Learner Planning and Assessment Block

EDPR 600 - The Learner and Learning Envi 3 Credit(s)
SPED 661 - Introduction to Exceptionality 3 Credit(s)
EDPR 601 - Teaching for Diverse Learners 3 Credit(s)
EDPR 611 - Instructional Planning 3 Credit(s)
EDPR 612 - Planning and Assessing Literac 3 Credit(s)
EDPR 615 - Assessment of Learning 3 Credit(s)
EDPR 620 - Advanced Pedagogical Strateg 3 Credit(s)

Credits Hours: 21

Instruction Block - Application of Knowledge and Skills

EDPR 784 - Clinical Pract. 1 P12 Schools 3 Credit(s)
EDPR 785 - Clinical Pract. II P12 Schools 6 Credit(s)

Credits Hours: 9

Benchmarks

All Benchmarks must be met before EDPR 785 - Clinical Pract. II P12 Schools

Obtain a minimum 3.00 Cumulative GPA
Pass Content Area Knowledge Praxis II Exams (www.ets.org/praxis)
- History - Social Studies: Content Knowledge -5081

Exit Requirement

Submit completed edTPA portfolio though Taskstream

During First Semester:

Purchase a Taskstream account (www.taskstream.com) and begin the Teacher Education application process
Request a Graduate Plan of Study from your advisor and submit original form to the Graduate College

After Completion of First Semester:

Maintain minimum GPA of 3.00 to remain in “Good” academic standing
Be familiar with the policies and procedures articulated in the current Graduate College Catalog (available online)
Be aware of deadlines and requirements outlined in each semester’s academic calendar (i.e.;, withdrawals)
Follow your prescribed Plan of Study and seek advising assistance prior to registration each semester
Read (and respond as requested to) all communication sent to your university email account
Maintain continuous enrollment (excluding summer sessions) or be subject to new curricula requirements

To Be Cleared for Graduation, You Must:

Apply for graduation with the Graduate College before Week 4 of your last semester
Submit completed edTPA portfolio through Taskstream