Master of Arts in Teaching
Middle Grades 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: (17 hours)
EDMG 6155 Psychology of the Early Adolescent Learner (3)
EDRG 6116 Integrating Literacy Strategies in the Middle Grades (3)
EDCI 6355 Middle Grades and Secondary Practicum (2)
EDUT 6105 Technology Infusion (3)

Select 3 hours from primary concentration area and 3 hours from secondary concentration area (6 hrs.):
English Concentration
EDMG 6117 Improved Teaching of English Language Arts in Grades 4-8

Math Concentration
EDMG 6125 Teaching Math in Middle Grades

Science Concentration
EDMG 6135 Teaching Concepts of Physical Science in the Middle Grades
OR
EDMG 6136 Teaching Concepts of Life Science in the Middle Grades

Social Studies Concentration
EDSE 6145 Teaching Social Studies in Grades 6-12

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: (10 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 3 hours from primary concentration area as approved by advisor

Total Hours Required: 45-49

Note: A minimum of 25 semester hours of approved coursework is required for admission to the MAT program. Additional hours of content coursework may be required depending on content background. Prospective students must request a transcript evaluation and meet with program coordinator to determine content courses needed for certification. Teacher candidates must demonstrate proficiency in two concentration areas (English, Math, Science, Social Studies, or Reading). Fifteen hours of content coursework is required for each concentration area.