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:
- One-year intensive programs in elementary education or secondary education.
- A distance program in elementary education for those in Alaska rural communities or others who desire this flexibility.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
For application requirements and Praxis I and II Exam information please visit the School of Education Website.M.A.T. ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY PROGRAMS, Juneau
The M.A.T. Elementary and M.A.T. Secondary programs both based in Juneau and also serving Sitka and other selected sites are intensive 12-month classroom-based programs designed to service baccalaureate graduates who wish to prepare for a career in either elementary or secondary teaching. The programs operate on a oneyear 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 March 1.
To view details of the program, visit the School of Education Website.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS (2011-2012 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 |
| EDET | S632 | Classroom Internet Integration | 3 |
| EDRE | 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 |
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CONTACT INFORMATION
University of Alaska Southeast
School of Education
11120 Glacier Highway
Juneau, Alaska 99801
Program Website: uas.alaska.edu/education
Program Coordinator
Dr. Dave Marvel
Ph: 907-796-6079
Ph: 877-465-4827 ext. 6079 (toll free)
Email: dave.marvel@uas.alaska.edu