Master of Arts in Teaching
Secondary History Education

Area 1 Foundations Required Hours: (10 hours) 
EDCI 6796 Introduction to American Education and the Teaching Profession (3)
EDCI 6226 Instructional Applications (2)
EDCI 6227 Human Development, Motivation, and Learning (2)
EDCI 6228 Special Education (3)

Area 2 Teaching Field Studies Required Hours: (10 hours)
EDSE 6145 Teaching Social Studies in Grades 7-12 (3)
EDSE 6205 Teaching the Diverse Learner in Social Studies (2)
EDUT 6105 Technology Infusion (3)
EDCI 6455 Practicum (2)

Area 3 Professional Practice Required Hours: (8-12 hours)
EDCI 6698 Teaching Internship (2 semesters - 6 hrs.)
OR
EDCI 6485 Student Teaching (one semester - 10 hrs.)

EDUF 6125 Classroom Management (2)

Area 4 Advanced Studies Required Hours: (16 hours)
EDCI 6158 Trends and Issues in Middle and Sec Education (2)
EDCI 6255 Teacher Inquiry and Investigation (2)
EDUF 6116 Research Methods (3)
Select nine hours of HIST courses (5000G level or above)

Total Hours Required: 44-48

Note: A minimum of 25 hours of history coursework is required for admission to the MAT program. Coursework must include 6 hours of U.S. history, 6 hours of world history, 3 hours of non-western history, and HIST 3125 Historical Methods or an equivalent course. Additional content coursework may be required depending on content background. Prospective students who do not have a bachelor's degree in history must request a transcript evaluation and meet with the program coordinator to determine content courses needed for certification.