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Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) | | |
 Secondary Education Vision Statement
Our graduates will be skilled, reflective, and responsive teachers prepared for diverse and constantly changing academic environments.
Academic Program
The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in Secondary Education program is designed for aspiring middle and secondary school teachers. Given the projected shortage of secondary school teachers in America's schools and the recognized quality of the National College of Education programs, successful graduates will have attractive opportunities for employment as secondary school teachers. Individuals with an earned bachelor's degree in any field other than education are potential candidates.
MAT Secondary Education students can typically earn their secondary school teacher certification. Students can then continue coursework for two or three additional quarters and earn their MAT degree.
Successful graduates may earn:
- Professional Certification in Secondary Education (Type 09, grades 6-12)
- Endorsements in Science, Social Science, English, Mathematics and/or Type 10 (K-12) in Foreign Languages from the Illinois State Board of Education
- Endorsement to teach in Middle Schools from the Illinois State Board of Education
- Short Term Emergency Certification in Special Education
- Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) Degree from National College of Education at National-Louis University
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Program Objectives
The MAT program in Secondary Education is based on the belief that dramatic changes can be made in the ways that American secondary schools operate. These changes can transform the lives and futures of students. This program takes its place in the progressive tradition that National has pioneered since we began in 1886. We are committed to teaching educators who are both capable of serving young people and ready to revitalize public education itself.
Three interlocking principles serve as a foundation for the program and the curriculum development:
- High schools need to become student-centered learning communities, where diversity is viewed as an asset.
- Knowledge is constructed, not delivered; and teachers need to become facilitators, able to engage students deeply in their areas of content.
- Learning is most meaningful when students encounter ideas and inquiries that cross disciplines and replicate the ways we learn in the real world.
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Admission Requirements
Criteria for admission to the MAT in Secondary Education include:
- Baccalaureate degree from a Regionally Accredited Institution.
- Written statement of academic and professional goals.
- Miller Analogies Test or the General Aptitude section of the Graduate Record Exam (GRE).
- Passing scores on the Illinois Basic Skills Test and the Content Area Test.
- Three professional or academic references.
- The applicant must have completed 32 required semester hours with no grade less than a C in an area of specialization on an official transcript.
- Grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or better in area of certification.
- Grade point average of 3.0 in last 60 hours of coursework for full admission. GPAs between 2.5 and 2.9 will be considered for provisional admission on an individual basis.
- Students who wish to obtain foreign language certification are required to take and pass the state foreign language exam as well as an oral proficiency exam, the ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI). Students who take the ACTFL OPI must earn a minimum score of Advanced-Low (Spanish, French, Italian, German teacher candidates) or Intermediate-High (Chinese, Arabic teacher candidates) as a prerequisite for admission to the M.A.T. program. Students who do not earn the minimum score will not be eligible for admission to the M.A.T. program. Scores are returned within 4 weeks.
Note: All students who apply for Teaching Certification must pass the Assessment of Professional Teaching (APT) prior to application. Biology, English, Mathematics, Physical Science, and Social Studies candidates should take the grades 6-12 APT, while Foreign Languages candidates should take the K-12 APT. The APT test framework, which describes the content covered on the test, test registration information, and the study guide may be found at: www.icts.nesinc.com The APT requirement is in addition to the requirement for passing the basic skills and subject matter tests.
For more information on the MAT Program contact the following enrollment representatives:
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Course Sequence
Clusters begin in the Fall, Winter, and Spring. A sample course sequence for the Fall follows:
For a full list of course descriptions, click here: Course Descriptions.
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Observation Hours
The Secondary Education MAT Program requires that a minimum of 100 clock hours of observation be completed prior to Student Teaching. Classroom observations are designed to provide students with opportunities to develop and refine teaching skills. Four courses required for certification in Secondary Education-- SEC502, SPE500, SEC510-524, and EPS511 -- incorporate observation hours into the requirements of the classes. Most observations will be connected to topics of study and may result in a required paper(s) for the class.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Have a question about transfer info, teacher licensure, MAT program, and more? Visit our FAQs page!
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Last modified on: 2008-07-30 15:07:06 by: Gina Sammarco
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