Master of Arts in Teaching — MAT Degree Curriculum
Professional Education Core 22 hours
- CED 810 (.5), 820 (.5), 830 (1), 840 (1), 897 6 hours
- EGC 820; 830*; 827(1), 837(1), or 847(1); 3 hours
- EMS 810; 854 6 hours
- SED 800 3 hours
IECE Concentration Only
- SED 770 instead of EGC 830* 3 hours
Program Specific Coursework – Concentrations:
1. Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education 19 hours
ELE 719; SED 718, 722, 790, 811; OTS 715
2. Elementary Education P-5 Teaching 22 hours
ELE 820, 821, 822, 823, 824, 825, 826, 827
3. Middle Grades 5-9 Teaching 9 hours
EGC 835; 6 hours of content with advisor approval
4. Agriculture (Grades 5-12) 9 hours
ESE 752; 6 hours of content with advisor approval
5. Art (P-12) 9 hours
ESE 740; 6 hours of content with advisor approval
6. Biological science (8-12) 9 hours
ESE 761; 6 hours of content with advisor approval
7. Business and Marketing* (5-12) 9 hours
ESE 773; 6 hours of content with advisor approval
8. Chemistry (8-12) 9 hours
ESE 761; 6 hours of content with advisor approval
9. Earth Science (8-12) 9 hours
ESE 761; 6 hours of content with advisor approval
10. Engineering & Technology Education (5-12) 9 hours
ESE 752; 6 hours of content with advisor approval
11. English (8-12) 9 hours
ESE 743; 6 hours of content with advisor approval
12. English as a Second Language
(P-12, restricted based certificate) 12 hours
EME 751; EMS 775; EMS 776; and EMS 777
13. Family and Consumer Sciences (5-12) 9 hours
ESE 753; 6 hours of content with advisor approval
14. French (P-12) 9 hours
ESE 743; 6 hours of content with advisor approval
15. Health Education (P-12) 9 hours
ESE 787; 6 hours of content with advisor approval
16. Mathematics (8-12) 9 hours
ESE 750; 6 hours of content with advisor approval
17. Music (P-12) 9 hours
ESE 779; 6 hours of content with advisor approval
18. Physical Education (P-12) 9 hours
ESE 766; 6 hours of content with advisor approval
19. Physical Education & Health Dual Certification (P-12) 9 hours
ESE 766; 6 hours of content with advisor approval
20. Physics (8-12) 9 hours
ESE 761; 6 hours of content with advisor approval
21. Social Science (8-12) 9 hours
ESE 749; 6 hours of content with advisor approval
22. Spanish (P-12) 9 hours
ESE 743; 6 hours of content with advisor approval
23. Theatre (P-12) 9 hours
ESE 743; 6 hours of content with advisor approval
Exit Requirement 3 hours
Successful completion of ETL 806
(Capstone Action Research course)
Total Program Hours 34-47 hours
The selected concentration subject is that in which the candidate will then request certification by the Education Professional Standards Board
EXIT REQUIREMENTS
- Program GPA: Candidates must earn an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher, with no grade lower than a C.
- Signature Assessments: Candidates will have opportunities to demonstrate professional growth through signature assessments covering major program components.
- A professional portfolio review by the candidate’s advisor
- Oral presentation of Action Research in ETL 806.
- Initial Certification Concentration: Successful completion of The Professional Semester for the initial certification concentration.
Option 6 Route: Submission of completed, verified Mentoring Plan.
LICENSURE
Candidates seeking licensure in Kentucky must complete the appropriate PRAXIS content exam(s) and Praxis II Principles of Learning and Teaching exam.
PRAXIS DISCLAIMER:Kentucky educator certification requirements are subject to change. Before registering for the test(s), please check the Education Professional Standards Board website at www.epsb.ky.gov for current test requirements and current cut scores. You may also contact the Division of Professional Learning and Assessment at (502) 564-5778.