Program Details
Total Credit Hours
36 credit hours
The 36-credit hour MAT program includes practitioner-focused curriculum blended with field-based experiences and Student Teaching. *The Licensure Office may require prerequisite courses for candidate’s from a non-education baccalaureate program.
For initial license candidates, the program is 36 semester hours including the student teaching semester and seminar or one year of a job embedded clinical experience.
Program Length
15-18 months
You may begin course work in either the Fall, Spring, or Summer semester. Coursework and student teaching may be completed in as few as 5 semesters. Students typically take one or two courses per term, depending on whether they want to graduate in one or two years.
Traditional Student Teaching is completed in one semester with MAT 5286 and MAT 5287 as co-requisites.
Job Embedded Clinical Experience is completed in two semesters with MAT 5285 (first semester of employment) and MAT 5287 (second semester of employment).
Mode
Hybrid: Online and on-ground
Hybrid learning blends online coursework and on-campus evening and weekend classes.
Required Core Courses
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MAT 5014 Education for the Developing Learner
This course presents a comprehensive study of child growth and development from conception to age nine emphasizing the development of language, cognitive, motor, emotional and social skills. Socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic issues and their impact on early childhood development will be explored. Authentic assessment strategies for mapping development will be presented. Typical and atypical development will be identified.
Fee: $30.00
Credits: 3
Offered: Fall
Notes: Book Requirement
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MAT 5040 Advanced Educational Assessment of Exceptional Students
Examines the selection, use, and interpretation of research-validated procedures and diagnostic instruments and assessment techniques used in evaluating exceptional students. Referrals, assessment measures, observation anecdotes, formative and summative assessments, assessment results and summary recommendations are explored. The course emphasizes measuring reliable change, evaluating existing assessment procedures and data based decision making so that appropriate instructional strategies are implemented. Field experience is required.
Fee: $30.00
Credits: 3
Offered: As Needed
Notes: Book Requirement
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MAT 5070 Advanced Classroom Management
Application of the research and skills necessary to create and maintain environments in which teaching and learning can occur. Includes pertinent research and simulated activities for the purpose of learning to work through specific problems/situations.
This course requires field experiences in a P-12 classroom during school hours. Pursuant to Tennessee law, a Criminal History Record Investigation (background check) must be on file in the University Licensure Office before field experiences can be authorized.
Fee: $30.00
Credits: 3
Offered: Every semester in the “B” term
Notes: Book Requirement
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MAT 5080 Diverse Populations
A study of current research on the unique characteristics of various student populations in the educational systems and innovative programs to address diverse needs within school and community settings.
This course requires field experiences in a P-12 classroom during school hours. Pursuant to Tennessee law, a Criminal History Record Investigation (background check) must be on file in the University Licensure Office before field experiences can be authorized.
Fee: $30.00
Credits: 3
Offered: Every semester in the “A” term
Notes: Book Requirement
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MAT 5180 Education: The Profession and the Professional
A study of Education as a profession from its beginnings in America to the present. This course will also focus on the professional educator in today’s educational workplace.
This course requires field experiences in a P-12 classroom during school hours. Pursuant to Tennessee law, a Criminal History Record Investigation (background check) must be on file in the University Licensure Office before field experiences can be authorized.
Fee: $30.00
Credits: 3
Offered: Every semester in the “B” term
Notes: Book Requirement
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MAT 5250 Building Literacy in the K-12 Classroom
Study of research into reading instruction and its effectiveness; emphasis on recent findings and implications for classroom methods and processes.
This course requires field experiences in a P-12 classroom during school hours. Pursuant to Tennessee law, a Criminal History Record Investigation (background check) must be on file in the University Licensure Office before field experiences can be authorized.
Fee: $30.00
Credits: 3
Offered: Every Semester in the “B” term
Notes: Book Requirement
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MAT 5510 Introduction to Linguistics
This course is an introduction to the structure and function of the interrelated systems of phonology, syntax, pragmatics, and semantics in language. Participants will acquire the analytical skills to investigate linguistic situations and develop an awareness of instructional resources to use with diverse students.
Fee: $30.00
Credits: 3
Offered: As needed
Notes: Book Requirement
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MAT 5520 Instruction & Planning for English Language Learners
This course introduces participants to concepts and strategies that help them meet the unique needs of English language learners in today’s classrooms.
Fee: $30.00
Credits: 3
Offered: As needed
Notes: Book Requirement
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MAT 5530 Field Experience with English Language Learners
This course is a dedicated field experience where candidates observe and interact with K-12 linguistically diverse students. Candidates will complete three field placement assignments, as follows: one elementary, one middle grades, and one secondary.
Fee: $30.00
Credits: 3
Offered: As needed
Notes: Book Requirement
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MAT 5540 Reading and Writing in the Content Areas
This course will engage the candidates in the identification and development of effective instructional strategies used to teach all academic content areas.
Fee: $30.00
Credits: 3
Offered: As needed
Notes: Book Requirement
Choose MAT 5285 or MAT 5286, 5287 to complete your degree requirement:
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MAT 5285 Practicum
A supervised teaching experience to provide mentoring for education students teaching on a Transitional license.
This course requires field experiences in a P-12 classroom during school hours. Pursuant to Tennessee law, a Criminal History Record Investigation (background check) must be on file in the University Licensure Office before field experiences can be authorized.
Fee: $30.00
Credits: 3-9
Prerequisite: Permission of dean/director
Offered: Every Semester
Notes: Book Requirement
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MAT 5286 Student Teaching
A supervised teaching experience with a duration of 15 weeks in a full-day classroom teaching situation in two different schools and grade levels. Grading will be on a Pass/Fail basis. Seminar experiences and portfolio review included.
Fee: $300.00
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: Successful completion of required content area Praxis II Exam
Offered: Fall & Spring
Notes: Book Requirement
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MAT 5287 Teaching Seminar
A supervised teaching experience with a duration of 15 weeks in a full-day classroom teaching situation in two different schools and grade levels. Grading will be on a Pass/Fail basis. Seminar experiences and portfolio review included.
Fee: $30.00
Credits: 3
Prerequisite: Successful completion of required content area Praxis II Exam
Offered: Fall & Spring
Notes: Book Requirement
Licensure
Candidates for a Tennessee teaching license must pass state-required exams to be qualified for a license. Exam requirements periodically change. Candidates must consult the Tennessee Department of Education and Educational Testing Service websites for a list of current licensure exams. Teacher licensure candidates are responsible for taking and passing the correct licensure examinations at specific times in their program of study as is detailed in the online Teacher Education Handbook.