Elementary Education (ESOL and Reading Endorsements), M.A.T.

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College of Education
Department: Teaching and Learning

Major Contacts, Deadlines, and Delivery Information

*applications accepted on an on-going basis

This Major shares core requirements with the Elementary Education, M.A. and Educational Studies, M.A.

The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) major is designed for those students who hold a bachelor’s degree outside of the field of Elementary Education. The program prepares students to become successful elementary school teachers in Grades K-6. In addition to earning the master’s degree, program completers graduate with certification in Elementary Education K-6, as well as the ESOL and Reading Endorsements. Through coursework and supervised field experiences, M.A.T. graduates will demonstrate depth and breadth of content knowledge; self-reflection, professional growth and ethical practice; use of research-based practices and data to make instructional decisions; design educational experiences that result in positive impact on student academic achievement; demonstrate proficiency integrating technology; enhance learning environments to meet the needs of diverse experiences, perspectives, and cultures of students; and communicate in ways that demonstrate fairness, respect, and sensitivity to diversity, setting high academic expectations for all students.

*Students seeking to graduate from a state-approved teacher preparation program with embedded Reading and ESOL endorsements must attain passing scores on all portions of the Florida Teacher Certification Exam (FTCE).
Students who graduate prior to attaining passing scores on all portions of the FTCE will not receive the state-approved teacher preparation program with respective endorsements statement on their official transcript.

Admission Information

Must meet University Admission and English Proficiency requirements as well as requirements for admission to the major, listed below.

A personal statement indicating reasons for applying to the program, pertinent personal and professional dispositions, and experiences and/or credentials relevant to teaching.

For international applicants:
International students entering this degree program must obtain a social security number for purposes of practicum, internship and certification testing.

Curriculum Requirements

Total Minimum Hours: 36 Credit Hours

Shared Core Requirements - 6 Credit Hours
Additional Required Courses – 27 Credit Hours
Internship - 3 Credit Hours

Students are expected to meet State of Florida testing requirements and Florida State Department of Education program approval standards, and accreditation criteria.

Please be advised that curriculum and/or course requirements are subject to change, per state legislative mandates, Florida State Department of Education program approval standards, and accreditation criteria.*

Shared Core Requirements: (6 Credit Hours)

EDE 6506 Managing and Differentiating the Instructional Environment in Elementary Schools Credit Hours: 3
EDE 6486 Teacher Research for Student Learning Credit Hours: 3

Additional Required Courses (27 Credit Hours)

TSL 5085 Theory and Practice of Teaching English Learners Credit Hours: 3
RED 6316 Emergent Literacy: Skills, Strategies, and Assessment Credit Hours: 3
LAE 6317 Teaching Composition in Elem Classroom: Research into Practice Credit Hours: 3
MAE 6117 Teaching Elementary Math Credit Hours: 3
SCE 6315 Teaching Elementary (K-5) School Science Credit Hours: 3
RED 6317 Intermediate Literacy: Assessment, Skills, and Strategies Credit Hours: 3
SSE 6617 Trends in K-6 Social Science Education Credit Hours: 3
RED 6846 Practicum in Reading Credit Hours: 3
TSL 5242 Language Principles, Acquisition & Assessment for English Learners Credit Hours: 3

Internship (3 Credit Hours)

EDG 6947 MAT Final Internship Credit Hours: 1-9 (3 credits required for this program)

Comprehensive Examination

In lieu of a Comprehensive Exam, students are required to complete a teacher research project as part of EDE 6486 in the spring semester in conjunction with their final clinical requirements.

Clinical Education

Clinical Education: Candidates will be required to complete clinical education experiences throughout the teacher preparation program. It is the policy that a candidate who does not successfully complete a clinical education experience will be terminated from the program. The final clinical education experience involves observing and teaching in a classroom. Candidates should meet with an advisor to discuss eligibility for Clinical Education. Special requirements for enrollment in the final clinical education are:
- Admission to the College of Education.
- Completion of fingerprinting and background check as required by the school district in which the student is placed.
- Completion of an application for the final internship.
- Completion of all professional education and specialization coursework including the ESOL documentation, prior to final internship.
- Passing scores on all sections of the FTCE exams.

Evidence of passing scores is due by the date established by the Coordinator of Clinical Education, normally 45 days prior to the end of the semester before final internship.
All students are required to complete a final full-time clinical education in their last semester. Placements are made for students in local school districts.
Teacher Research Project: Students are required to complete a Teacher Research Project during their final clinical requirement semester as part of EDE 6486. Candidates must pass the Teacher Research Project in order to graduate from the program.

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