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Teaching: Special Education (MAT)

Teaching: Special Education (MAT)

Webster University

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Location

United States of America

Qualification

Post Graduate(PG)

Fees

Duration

3 years

Next intake

Fall, Summer, Spring

Entry score

2.5 (on a 4.0 scale)

The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program equips candidates with a robust knowledge base in content, child and adolescent development, and the latest research supporting best practices in education. Centered around contemporary design-based research principles, this program emphasizes how students learn within inquiry-based environments.

The MAT program is designed to lay the foundation for teacher preparation, leading to initial Missouri teacher certification. It is approved by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in the following emphasis areas:

  • Elementary Education 🏫
  • Middle School Education 🏛️
  • Secondary School Education 🏛️
  • Special Education 🌟

Graduates will be well-prepared to engage in effective teaching practices, tailored to meet the needs of diverse learners in various educational settings.

The MAT with an Emphasis in Special Education program is designed to produce educators who are:

  • Knowledgeable 📚: Understand the history of special education, the characteristics of students with disabilities, and the foundational principles of best practices.
  • Proficient 🛠️: Skillful in designing, adapting, and modifying assessment plans, instructional strategies, curricula, and intervention plans based on current research regarding the cognitive, social, and emotional development of students with disabilities.
  • Reflective 🪞: Able to evaluate their roles as educators, improve learning outcomes, and collaborate with families and community members to advocate for inclusive and equitable educational opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
  • Responsive 🤝: Skilled at recognizing, valuing, and addressing the unique individual abilities and differences of students with special needs.

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