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DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Juneau (2011-2012 CATALOG)

Students who enroll in the MAT Elementary Program in Juneau must show evidence of adequate course work or demonstrate knowledge in the basic content areas of history, literature, composition, math, biological science, physical science, and the arts. Placements for this program are only available in Juneau, Sitka, and selected other Alaska communities.

Minimum Credit Hours 41
Major Requirements 41
ED S603 Alaska Children's Literature 3
ED S616 Math Methods 3
ED S620 Curriculum Development 3
ED S626 Classroom Research 3
ED S628 Technology in Instructional Design 3
ED S631 Advanced Educational Psychology 3
ED S640 Instruction in the Arts 3
ED S641 Science, Social Studies, Physical Education and Health 2
ED S680 Advanced Multicultural Education 3
ED S681 Reading and Writing/Literacy Instruction I 3
ED S682 Reading and Writing/Literacy Instruction II 3
ED S691 Teaching Internship I (Fall) 2
ED S691 Teaching Internship II (Spring) 3
ED S698 Master's Portfolio  
EDSE S682 Inclusive Education for Students with Disabilities 3
Exit Criteria:
  1. A Master's Portfolio that provides evidence that the student meets all program goals/outcomes
  2. Official Praxis I exam scores meeting Alaska cut scores
  3. Official Praxis II exam scores meeting Alaska cut scores
  4. 3.00 GPA

Successful completion of the fall internship (ED S691 Teaching Internship I) includes:

  • Grade of “B” or better (see course rubric)
  • Majority of “Met” scores on the Evaluation of Classroom Practice and Evaluation of Classroom Practice Supplemental assessments
  • Dispositions Reports do not indicate any areas of concern.
  • Recommendation for continuation in internship by the host teacher and university adviser

If the fall semester of internship is not successfully completed a student will be exited from the program.

Successful completion of the spring internship (ED S691Teaching Internship II) includes:

  • Grade of “B” or better (see course rubric)
  • Majority of “Met” scores on the Evaluation of Classroom Practice and Evaluation of Classroom Practice Supplemental assessments
  • Dispositions Reports do not indicate any areas of concern.
  • Mid-semester recommendation for continuation in internship by the host teacher and university adviser

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