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United States of America
Post Graduate(PG)
2 years
Fall, Summer, Spring
2.5 (on a 4.0 scale)
The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program offers a comprehensive foundation in content knowledge, child and adolescent development, and current educational research. Centered around contemporary design-based research principles, the program emphasizes how students learn in inquiry-based environments.
Designed to prepare candidates for initial Missouri teacher certification, the MAT program is approved by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. It covers several emphasis areas, including:
Elementary Education
Middle School Education
Secondary School Education
Special EducationThis graduate degree equips future educators with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in diverse educational settings.
Graduates of the MAT with an emphasis in Elementary Education will:
Understand the Foundations: Be knowledgeable about the history of primary and intermediate education, characteristics of elementary students, and the principles underlying best educational practices.
Design Effective Strategies: Proficiently design, adapt, and modify assessment plans, instructional strategies, and curricula based on current research on cognitive, social, and emotional development in elementary school children.
Reflect and Collaborate: Reflect on their roles as educators to improve learning outcomes and collaborate with families and the community to advocate for inclusive and equitable educational opportunities for students from diverse backgrounds. Embrace Diversity: Recognize, value, and respond to the unique individual abilities and differences of elementary-age students.
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