Master of Arts in Teaching Secondary Mathematics 9–12 (M.A.T

he Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) Secondary Mathe matics 9 –12 is an accelerated teacher licensure program T designed for candidates who already hold a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution. The 45 hour program includes two phases. During Phase I, the initial 36 hour sequence of courses will focus on 21st century teaching and learning which culminates in a capstone student teaching experience. Successful completion of Phase I is designed to lead to the initial teaching license in Secondary Mathematics (9 –12) upon passing the required Praxis II Specialty Area Exam in Mathematics: Content Knowledge and Mathematics: Pedagogy. Should the individual choose not to proceed to Phase II, he/she will have completed only the requirements for the initial teaching license in Secondary Mathematics 9 –12. The individual choosing to receive the M.A.T. degree 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. and be eligible of the “M” level N.C. license in Secondary Mathematics 9 –12.

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 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;

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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 on the PRAXIS II Mathematics:

Content Knowledge (5161) and Principles of Learning and Teaching: Grades 7–12 (5624); 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 (Successful completion of the required Foliotek Electronic

Evidences in Math, EDU 5161, EDU 5166, and EDU 5261/5040).

*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 Secondary Mathematics 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. Choose one course from the following:

MTH 5004. Linear Algebra (3) MTH 5005. Matrix Theory (3) MTH 5006. Modern Algebra (3)

Choose one course from the following:

MTH 5011. Complex Variables (3) MTH 5012. Advanced Calculus for Secondary Teachers (3)

Choose three courses from the following:

MTH 5001. Historical Development of Mathematics (3) MTH 5002. Combinatorics (3) MTH 5003. Graph Theory (3) MTH 5007. Number Theory (3) MTH 5008. Geometry (3) MTH 5009. Mathematical Models (3) MTH 5010. Topology (3) MTH 5013. Probability & Statistics (3) MTH 5040. Special Topics (3)

Capstone Experiences (6 credits)

EDU 5166. Using Data to Make Instructional Improvement (3) EDU 5261. Clinical Internship in Secondary Mathematics (3)

Tuition and Fees

Tuition

Cost

$1,152 per credit

*Candidates enrolled in the M.A.T. program must register for the 3-credit version of EDU 5070

Technology Fee, Parking Permit*, Graduate Student Association $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

Core Courses (9 credits)

EDU 5010. Advanced Instructional Technology for the 21st Century (3) EDU 5040. Diversity in Education: Societal and Oganizational Perspectives (3) EDU 5050. Classroom Organization and Management (3) EDU 5070. Trends & Issues in Education (3)* or EDU 5080. Advanced Educational Psychology (3) EDU 5160. Instructional Planning and Assessment in Secondary Mathematics (3)

Phase II

Elementary Core Courses (9 credits)

EDU 5030. Methods of Educational Research (3) EDU 5060. Developing Leaders in 21st Century Systems (3) MTH 5099. Product of Learning (3)