Master of Arts in Teaching
Secondary Education

The M.A.T. with emphasis in: Elementary, Secondary and Early Childhood Education.

The Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) programs are designed for students who have completed a baccalaureate degree with content coursework appropriate to their teaching area and grade level and who are seeking a teaching certificate. M.A.T. programs have been awarded national recognition through the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), the Association of Childhood Education International (ACEI), the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE), the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM), and the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA). Other subject areas are in process of applying for national recognition. The M.A.T. programs are delivered two ways:

1. One-year intensive programs in elementary education, secondary education or early childhood education.
   
2. A distance program in elementary education for those in rural communities or others who desire this flexibility.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Admission to the Master's of Arts in Teaching program requires the following:

1. A completed graduate application and $50 processing fee
2.  An official transcript indicating baccalaureate degree and a GPA of 3.0
3. Transcripts from all universities or colleges attended. These will be used for assessment of applicant’s content preparation
4. Two recommendations addressing professional dispositions on specific forms provided by the UAS School of Education
5. A writing sample consisting of two individual pieces: 1) a statement of professional objectives and 2) an impromptu writing sample
6. An official copy of Praxis I exam results with passing scores
7. Signed waiver form to allow potential host teachers access to student application information
8. Completed student information sheet
9. Applicants for the M.A.T. Elementary distance program must also submit documentation of successful work with children in an elementary or early childhood school setting along with a Memorandum of Agreement from the local school district administration
10. Applicants to the M.A.T. Secondary and M.A.T. Early Childhood Education must submit a resume

To view details of the program, visit the School of Education Website.

Praxis I and II Exams

To successfully graduate from the programs, interns must pass all three sections of the Praxis I exam at state approved levels. Passing CBEST scores in reading, writing, and mathematics may be submitted in lieu of passing Praxis I scores.

Prior to completing the M.A.T. program, prospective teachers must pass Praxis II content exams meeting Alaska cut scores. Elementary candidates take the Praxis II exam Elementary Content Knowledge 0014.

For Secondary students, the Praxis II exam(s) will be in the content area where endorsement is desired. See your advisor for information about which content area Praxis II tests are recognized by the State of Alaska.

M.A.T. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY PROGRAMS, Juneau

The M.A.T. Elementary program based in Juneau and the M.A.T. Secondary program based in Juneau and also serving Sitka and other selected sites are intensive 12-month classroom-based programs designed to serve baccalaureate graduates who wish to prepare for a career in either elementary or secondary teaching. The programs operate on a one-year cycle beginning in July. Upon successful completion of one of these programs, students will receive a Master of Arts in Teaching degree and be recommended for an Alaska Initial elementary (grades K-8) or secondary (grades 7-12) teaching certificate. Certification is granted by the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development (DEED).

In addition to the admission requirements listed, a student teacher placement in a school district must be available for the applicant.

The Juneau M.A.T. Elementary and Secondary programs consist of an introductory summer session, two semesters of intensive internship with course work, and a following summer session. The course work is interdisciplinary, based on the latest research and theory in teacher education. The programs have four phases:

Phase One: A seven week summer session that prepares students to begin the year as teacher-interns.

Phase Two and Three:

• Elementary Students . During the public school year (end of August through the end of May), the M.A.T. student serves as an intern with a team of two teachers in an elementary school and/or middle school. In the fall semester, interns will be at their assigned school three days a week and take course work on campus two days a week plus one evening. In the spring semester, interns will be at their assigned schools four days a week and take course work on campus one day a week plus one evening.
• Secondary Students. During the public school year (end of August through the end of May), the M.A.T. student serves as an intern with a host teacher in a middle school or high school. In the fall and spring semesters, interns will be at their assigned schools four days a week and take course work on campus one day a week plus one evening.

Phase Four:

• A one-month summer session that will draw on the recent classroom experiences of students and extend their knowledge and preparation for the profession.

The application deadline for the M.A.T. Elementary and Secondary programs in Juneau is early March.

To view details of the program, visit the School of Education Website.

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS (2007-2008 CATALOG)

The Master of Arts in Teaching, Secondary Program is for students who have completed a baccalaureate degree and who are seeking a teaching certificate in secondary or middle grades education. Applicants to this program must show evidence of the successful completion of an established teaching major in a subject normally taught in Alaska secondary schools (e.g. English language arts, social studies, mathematics, sciences). Placements for this program are made in Juneau, Sitka, and selected other Alaska communities. A total of 36 graduate credits are required.

Minimum Credit Hours:			36
Major Requirements			36
ALST	S600	Alaska's Resources, People and Perspectives	3
ED	S612	School-Community Relations	3
ED	S620	Curriculum Development	3
ED	S627	Educational Research	3
ED	S630	Classroom Integration of Tool Software	3
ED	S631	Advanced Educational Psychology	3
ED	S632	Classroom Internet Integration	3
ED	S679	Reading and Literacy in the Content Area	3
ED	S680	Advanced Multicultural Education	3
ED	S691	Teaching Internship I (Fall)	3
ED	S691	Teaching Internship II (Spring)	3
ED	S692	Educational Seminar	3
Exit Criteria
A Master's Portfolio that provides evidence that the student meets all program goals/outcomes, Praxis I exam scores meeting Alaska cut scores, Praxis II exam scores meeting Alaska cut scores, 3.0 GPA

CONTACT INFORMATION

University of Alaska Southeast
School of Education
11120 Glacier Highway
Juneau, Alaska 99801
Program Website: www.uas.alaska.edu/education

Admissions Contact
Kent Kay
Ph: 907-796-6525 or 866-465-6424
Email: kent.kay@uas.alaska.edu

Program Coordinator
Dr. Dave Marvel
Ph: 907-796-6079
Ph: 877-465-4827 ext. 6079 (toll free)
Email: dave.marvel@uas.alaska.edu