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Degree: Master of Arts in Teaching
https://www.towson.edu/coe/departments/teaching/
MAT Program Director: Dr. Pamela Wruble
Phone: 410-704-4935
Email: [email protected]
MAT Program Coordinator: Ms. Jenyfer Lewis
Phone: 410-704-5629
Email: [email protected]
MAT Secondary Education Director: Dr. Ashley Lucas
Phone: 410-704-3544
Email: [email protected]
MAT Elementary Education Director: Dr. Xiaoming (Sarah) Liu
Phone: 410-704-3539
Email: [email protected]
MAT Early Childhood Education Associate Graduate Director and MAT Coordinator: Ms. Lisa Mason
Phone: 410-704-5271
Email: [email protected]
MAT Special Education Director: Ms. Michelle Pasko
Phone: 410-704-3835
Email: [email protected]
MAT Special Education Program Coordinator at USG: Mr. Eric Kuhn
Phone: 301-738-6326
Email: [email protected]
The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) is designed for those without formal training in the field of education who wish to enter the teaching profession. It is well suited to recent graduates and to those seeking to change careers. A graduate of this program will be eligible for initial teacher certification within the General Education concentrations of Early Childhood (ECED), Elementary (ELED) or Secondary Education (SCED). A student may also choose a Special Education track in Infant/Primary, Elementary/Middle or Secondary Education. In addition to completing the MAT program requirements, the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) requires that all applicants for state teaching licensure successfully complete the required content exams for their respective area. Teacher candidates pursuing certification as French or Spanish world language teachers must provide a passing score on the ACTFL OPI exam at the Advanced Low level prior to beginning EDUC 798. All world language teacher candidates must pass the ACTFL WPT at the Advanced Low level as an MSDE certification requirement.
Teacher candidates with a concentration in General Education have two options for program completion: One-Year (full-time) and Part-Time. The One-Year option requires a full-time commitment to courses and internship. This program encompasses a summer, fall and extended spring term. The Part-Time option allows teacher candidates to design a course of study to fit their schedules (generally one, two or three evening courses per term). Both options require teacher candidates to complete substantial daytime internship hours (typically 2 days per week) during their enrollment in EDUC 797 and full-time internship during EDUC 798. Participation in the Part-Time option requires candidates to complete all MAT program requirements within seven years. The Special Education tracks are only available as Part-Time options.
Internships for teacher candidates pursuing a General Education certification are completed in public Professional Development Schools (PDS) in partnership with the university. Internships for teacher candidates pursuing Special Education certification are completed in appropriate special education classroom settings. Teacher candidates are responsible for transportation to internship placements. All placements must be completed in subject areas and grade levels appropriate to the desired certification area. Understanding of assessment and literacy, application of effective instructional strategies, demonstrated evidence of PreK-12 student learning and development of essential dispositions for educators are integrated throughout the program and assessed during course work and internships.