Master of Arts in Teaching

The Lenoir-Rhyne Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program is designed for students who have earned a non-education undergraduate degree and wish to pursue middle grades or secondary teacher licensure. The MAT program is an intensive one year residency model focusing on directed clinical practice under the collaborative supervision of public school and university faculty.

 

Key Features

14 month full-time program (36 hrs)

200 hour summer symposium prior to placement in the public schools:

• Data-driven instructional design for effective differentiation
• Formative and summative assessment strategies
• Special education and ESL instructional strategies
• 21st Century curriculum development and resource acquisition
• Positive behavioral support and classroom management
• Integration of global perspectives

 

Fall & Spring Residency

• Residents in public school placements full-time
• University faculty working collaboratively with master teachers and residents
• Co-planning and co-teaching model with targeted coaching
• Action research in the classroom to improve student learning
• University faculty provide staff development for public schools
• Public school faculty directly impact university curriculum and clinical experience

 

Second Summer - Preparations for 1st year

• Residents work with master teachers to begin preparations for their first year of teaching
• Curriculum review, SCOS, long-range planning, lesson plans, organizational strategies, demographic assessment, SIP review

At the conclusion of the program, students will have met all competencies for an "A" level license in the appropriate field and a Master's degree. 

Teacher Licensure Areas Available

Middle Grades (6-9)	Secondary (9-12)
Language Arts	Comprehensive Science
Mathematics	Comprehensive Social Studies
Science	English
Social Studies	Mathematics

 

 

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ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

Admission Deadline: January 31st for the Summer 2013 entry term.

Students will be notified by February 15th to schedule an interview. Interviews will be conducted the week of March 1st. Admissions decisions will be mailed on March 15th and the deadline for accepting the offer of admission is April 1st. The Division of Enrollment Management receives all applications for admission to graduate study. 

 

Applicants on average meet the following criteria:

An undergraduate cumulative GPA of a 2.7 on a 4.0 scale

GRE or MAT scores:

• MAT score of a 390 or higher or
• GRE verbal score in the 40th percentile
• GRE quantitative score in the 35th percentile
• GRE analytical writing score of a 3.5

 

To be considered for admission, submit the following:

• Graduate Application
• Official transcripts from all colleges attended
• Official GRE or MAT scores
• Completed supplemental application including essays 
• Three recommendation forms filled out by the applicant's choice.
• Criminal background check via www.certifiedbackground.com. 

 

In addition to the required documentation for a completed application, the following are also required:

• An interview and teaching demonstration with the admissions committee.
• Content area testing may be required.