JOPLIN
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ARE YOU READY TO PURSUE YOUR LOVE OF TEACHING AS A NEW OR SECOND CAREER? If you hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, you may become certified to teach grades 9-12 while earning this graduate degree. Complete this degree in the Joplin area by taking classes online and through web conferencing technology.
QUESTIONS? READY TO GET STARTED?
You may choose to pursue certification in an area of secondary education that specifically relates to your undergraduate degree program or work experience. The following content areas are currently available: • Biology (Categorical or Unified Science) • Chemistry (Categorical or Unified Science) • Earth Science (Categorical or Unified Science) • English • Family & Consumer Sciences (Birth-Grade 12) • French (K-12) • German (K-12) • Latin (K-12) • Mathematics • Music-Instrumental (K-12) • Music-Vocal/Choral (K-12) • Physics (Categorical Science) • Social Studies • Spanish (K-12) • Speech/Theatre
MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING
MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON YOUNG LIVES
Larry Nichols Regional Outreach Administrator—Southwest Region Missouri State University – Joplin campus 724 Illinois Ave. Joplin, MO | 417-629-3941 LNichols@MissouriState.edu FOR ACADEMIC ADVISEMENT
Jennifer Jensen MAT Academic Advisor Missouri State University – Springfield campus Strong Hall 107 | 901 S. National Ave. Springfield, MO 417-836-5429 | 417-836-6546 fax JenniferJensen@MissouriState.edu
Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Minority/Female/Veterans/Disability/ Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity Employer and Institution.
www.MissouriState.edu/JoplinMAT
EARN YOUR GRADUATE DEGREE IN JOPLIN MAT ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS • You should have a minimum of two years’ work experience in your field. If not, additional content and teaching methodology coursework may be required. • You must have an overall cumulative GPA of at least 2.75 and a minimum GPA of 3.00 in the content area in which you will be teaching.
YEAR 1
SUMMER
SPRING
SFR 797
SEC 784
Advanced Studies in Teaching and Learning (9)
Internship in Teaching II Student Teaching (10)
GET STARTED MAKING A DIFFERENCE 1. REQUEST A TRANSCRIPT ANALYSIS.
FALL SEC 783
Request your analysis at: www.MissouriState.edu/MATapplication
Internship in Teaching I Practicum (3)
MID 725 Teaching Early Adolescents (3)*
2. MEET WITH AN ADVISOR.
PSY 710
For complete details, visit: www.MissouriState.edu/PBTeacherCert
Discuss the results of the analysis and determine coursework.
Psychology of Education (3)
RDG 710 Content Area Literacy (3)
3. APPLY FOR ADMISSION.
YEAR 2
SUMMER
SPRING
EDT 662
EDC 786
Educational Applications of Computers in the Classroom (3)
Research Seminar in Education (2)
SPE 715 Foundations in Special Education (3)
FALL SFR 780 Educational Research Methods (3)
Students earn master’s degree at this point. * Not required to complete master’s degree. Middle school certification (5-9) in the following areas may be added to a (9-12) area by completing MID 725 and the MoCA #062: English, mathematics, sciences, social studies, and speech/theatre. This program is fully accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and approved by the Department of Elementary & Secondary Education (DESE).
Follow the process at: www.MissouriState.edu/MATadmission Submit a letter of interest, a current résumé and three letters of reference. You will need an academic reference and a reference from a supervisor if employed by a school district. Priority deadline is February 15 for all required documentation. New cohorts begin each summer. For complete details visit: www.MissouriState.edu/MATapplication Questions? Contact the Master of Arts in Teaching Office at 417-836-5429, or email MAT@MissouriState.edu.
4. GET REGISTERED!