Master of Arts in Teaching Elementary Education K–6 (M.A.T

The Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) is an accelerated teacher licensure program that is designed for candidates who already hold a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution. The 45-hour program of study includes an initial 36-hour sequence of courses in 21st Century teaching and learning, technology, and methodology which culminates in a capstone student teaching internship experience. During PHASE I of the program post-baccalaureate courses allow candidates to complete the requirements for an initial N.C. teaching license in Elementary Education K –6, including student teaching. At the completion of PHASE I and the candidate’s passing scores on the Foundations of Reading and General Curriculum exams in Elementary Education, the individual is eligible for the “A” (initial) N.C. teaching license. Should the individual choose not to proceed to PHASE II, he/she will have completed the requirements for the initial teaching license in Elementary Education K –6.

The individual choosing to receive the M.A.T. degree in Elementary Education K –6 must apply for graduate candidacy and be admitted to PHASE II of the program. In PHASE II the candidate enrolls in an additional 9 hours of graduate coursework in order to complete the remaining requirements for the M.A.T. degree and to be eligible for the “M” level N.C. license in Elementary Education K –6. Candidates may choose one specialization area (Core, STEM or Literacy) from Phase II. The Elementary Education Comprehensive Examination is also required at the completion of these 9 hours.

Admission into the Program

Admission Terms

Students are eligible for enrollment in the fall, spring, and summer terms. All application materials must be received or postmarked by the following deadlines: June 30th for fall, November 15th for spring, and March 31st for summer.

Application Requirements

Applicants will apply to and submit all admissions requirements for Phase I directly to the Office of Graduate Admissions. Approval for admission to continue onto Phase II of the program is determined by the School of Education. Phase I

To be considered for admission, applicants must submit the following: 1. online application with a nonrefundable $50 application fee;

2. an official transcript showing an earned baccalaureate degree in Elementary Education K –6, as well as official transcripts from all colleges attended other than High

Point University*; 3. applicants must have an acceptable undergraduate GPA (3.0 or higher on a 4-point scale) or documentation of meeting the basic testing requirement for the PRAXIS I (Core) test battery in reading, writing, and mathematics; 4. resume;

5. essay about interest in the program and goals for the degree; 6. three professional reference reports. Phase II

To proceed into Phase II of the admission process, candidates must have:

1. earned a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 during Phase I of the program; 2. received passing scores for the Foundations of Reading and General Curriculum exams. The General Curriculum exam is made up of two sub tests, Math and Multi-subjects. (effective 10/1/14); 3. successfully completed their student teaching internship experience as evidenced by the LEA/IHE Certification of

Teaching Capacity; 4. demonstrated eligibility for a North Carolina initial teaching license in Elementary Education for admission to the graduate candidacy and Phase II of the Program.

*If you have attended High Point University you do not need to include your HPU transcript with your application. The Office of Graduate Admissions will request that transcript for you once application is submitted.

Exceptions to any admission requirement may be considered under special circumstances.

Admission Enrollment Classification

Admission enrollment classification refers to the total number of students that can matriculate into a program in any given academic term.

The admission enrollment classification for the M.A.T. program in Elementary Education is unrestricted. This means that the program can enroll as many students as can be accommodated by available resources.

A program’s admission enrollment classification has implications for the timing and extent of tuition refunds. For additional information please see the Refunds section of this Bulletin.

Transfer of Credit

Applicants may request up to 6 credits towards the M.A.T. degree, if post-baccalaureate or professional credit is compatible with program standards. The transfer is not automatic and must be approved by the program coordinator following a review of candidates’ official transcripts or other appropriate documentation of prior academic work. All other degree requirements remain in effect. For more information about transfer of credit, contact the program coordinator.

Tuition and Fees

Payment of tuition and fees is due at the beginning of each term of enrollment. Tuition and fees are in effect from June 1st, 2020 through May 31st, 2021.

Tuition and Fees

Tuition

Technology Fee, Parking Permit*, Graduate Student Association

Cost

$1,188 per credit

$778 per year

Graduation Fee $100**

*For first permit only. Replacement parking permits incur additional costs. **Charged to graduating students only.

Program of Study

M.A.T. in Elementary Education (45 credits) Phase I

Elementary Core Courses (12 credits) EDU 5010. Advanced Instructional Technology for the 21st Century (3) EDU 5040. Diversity in Education: Societal and Organizational Perspectives (3) EDU 5050. Classroom Organization and Management (3) EDU 5080. Advanced Educational Psychology (3)

Instructional Core Courses (18 credits)

EDU 5130. Numerical Representations and Number Concepts in Elementary Mathematics (3) EDU 5131. Literature and Informational Texts for Children and Young Adults (3) EDU 5132. Foundations of Writing Instruction (3) EDU 5133. Integrated Principles of Science and Social Studies Instruction (3) EDU 5134. Foundations of Reading Instruction (3) EDU 5229. Clinical Internship in Elementary Education - I (3)

Capstone Experiences (6 credits) EDU 5055. Design Thinking and Creative Thought (3) EDU 5230. Clinical Internship in Elementary Education - II (3)

Phase II

Choose one specialization area (Core, STEM or Literacy) from Phase II:

Leadership Specialization

EDU 5030. Methods of Educational Research (3) EDU 5060. Developing Leaders in 21st Century Systems (3) EDU 5300. Product of Learning (3)

STEM Specialization

EDU 5137. Integrating STEM Instruction into the Elementary Classroom (3) EDU 5232. STEM Infused Principles of Robotics and Tech nology (3) EDU 5233. Connected Systems and Interdependence in Science (3)

Literacy Specialization

EDU 5135. Diagnosis and Assessment in the Teaching of Reading (3) EDU 5136. Content Area Literacy (3) EDU 5231. Supervised Practicum in Literacy Program Implementation (3)