MAT - Secondary Education

DEGREE: MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING - 39 Hours
MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING (Lutheran Teacher Diploma) - 59 Hours

Degree Requirements

Complete 39 semester hours of course work as indicated including the Masters Capstone Experience, and all general education competency requirements. Students seeking Lutheran Teacher Diploma must complete an additional 20 semester hours in prescribed Theology courses.

Previous coursework and experience of the student will be evaluated to determine if additional hours will be needed. Students who complete the program will be awarded a Master of Arts in Teaching degree and will be eligible to apply for an Initial Secondary (Type 09) teaching certificate.

GPA Requirements
A grade of '"C" or better must be achieved in all courses. Plus, the candidate must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 on all coursework taken toward the Master of Arts in Teaching. For courses identified as 4000 level, candidates must receive a “B” or higher.

All candidates graduating from certification programs must show evidence of passing scores on all tests leading to Illinois Certification in order to be considered a program completer.

Refer to the College of Education Handbook for information related to additional program requirements.

General Education Competencies for the M.A.T. Programs

Communications Skills

3 semester hours-English Composition II or equivalent
3 semester hours-Fundamentals of Speech or equivalent

Mathematics

3 semester hours above Intermediate Algebra

Natural Sciences (one lab science course required)

3 semester hours-Biological Science
3 semester hours-Physical Science

Humanities*

9 semester hours in at least two different areas

Social Sciences*

9 semester hours in at least two different areas

*One of the courses in these two areas must be classified as a Non-Western or Third-World course. Students must also complete American History or American Government from these areas.

Students may meet competencies in each of these areas via the successful completion of appropriate course work, through assessment of life experiences, i.e. credit for prior learning (CPL) or CLEP exams.

One major area of specialization - 32 hours

Secondary Education Majors

Art	Mathematics
Computer Science	Physical Education
Drama and Theatre	Science (Biology or Chemistry)
English/Language Arts/Speech	Social Science (History, Sociology/Anthropology, Political Science, Geography, or Psychology)

Areas of Study

A grade of “C” or better must be achieved in all courses except those identified as 4000 level, in which candidates must receive a “B” or higher.

Prerequisite to Methods Courses

EDU-6040 Classroom Teaching Skills
PSY-6505 Psychological Theories and the Educational Process

Professional Courses

Required

PSY-4410 Psych and Methods of Teaching the Exceptional Learner
EDU-4220 Reading in the Content Areas
EDU-6570 Teaching at the Secondary Level
EDL-6100 Research in Education

Choose One

EDU-6420 History of the American Educational Experience
EDU-6430 Philosophies of Education
EDU-6440 History of Western Education

Choose One

THY-6400 The Christian in Society
EDL-6300 Ethics of School Leadership

Secondary Major

One Graduate Course in the Secondary Major
Professional Instructional (Methods) Courses

Choose the one related to your major
ART-4601 Teaching Art: Middle and Secondary Schools
ENG-4602 Teaching English: Middle and Secondary Schools
MAE-4606 Teaching Mathematics: Middle and Secondary Schools
PES-4605 Instructional Strategies for Human Performance
SBS-4619 Teaching Social Sciences at Middle/Secondary Level
SCE-4608 Teaching Science: Middle and Secondary Schools
CTH-4609 Teaching Theatre: Middle and Secondary Schools
CSE-4692 Teaching Computer Science: Middle and Secondary

Professional Semester

EDU-6060 Classroom Management and Assessment
EDU-6922 Student Teaching: Secondary Education

Capstone Experience

Standards-based Portfolio with an Oral Defense

Clinical Experience

100 Hours

Lutheran Education - all required for Lutheran Teacher Diploma (20 hours)

THY-2000 Old Testament
THY-2200 Faith of the Christian Church
THY-3100 New Testament
THY-3200 Christian Life
THY-3300 History of Christian Biography
THY-4410 World Religions
THY-4510 Spiritual Nurture of the Adolescent

Clinical Experience

The student must complete a minimum of 100 clock hours of clinical experience, prior to student teaching, which are structured to include guided observation, instructional support, individual tutoring, small group instruction, and large/whole group instruction. The following courses provide a structural framework for clinical experiences:

PSY-4410 Psychology and Methods of Teaching the Exceptional Learner
EDU-6040 Classroom Teaching Skills
EDU-6060 Classroom Management and Assessment
EDU-6570 Teaching at the Secondary Level
Secondary Methods Courses

Middle School Endorsement

Middle School Endorsement in specific content areas may be awarded to students by entitlement if at the time of graduation the following criteria are met:

EDU-4500: Middle School: Assumptions and Curriculum
PSY-4105: Developmental Psychology: Middle Childhood
or
PSY-4110: Developmental Psychology: Adolescence
18 semester hours in an approved content area (methods courses may not count toward the required 18 semester hours).
Mathematics majors are required to take MAE-4606 Teaching Secondary/Middle School Mathematics.

Students seeking endorsements after they have received their initial certification by entitlement will apply for endorsements directly through the State of Illinois.

Monitoring Student Progress

Transition Points have been established to monitor student's progress toward achieving expectations and meeting performance standards. Students who do not meet expectations may be referred to the Graduate Student Academic Review Committee, the Care and Concern Committee, or the Admission and Appeals Committee. These committees make recommendations for remediation, probation, suspension or expulsion of the student as appropriate. Actions may be appealed using the established university appeals process. These Transition Points are described as follows:

Transition Point 1

An assigned academic advisor meets with the student for development of the degree plan.

Transition Point 2

The following criteria must be met prior to enrollment in methods courses:

Completion of a minimum of twenty pre-professional hours
Successful completion of the Illinois Test of Basic Skills
Criminal Background check
3.00 Concordia GPA in graduate work

(Candidate is responsible for completing all prerequisite coursework as listed in their catalog. All requirements must be met prior to application. Applications are submitted to the Office of Field Experience.)

Transition Point 3

Prior to student teaching, the student must be accepted for admission (and registration) into the professional semester. Requirements for acceptance include:

Completion of 80 pre-professional hours
Successful completion of the Illinois Subject Matter test
A 3.00 Concordia GPA in graduate work
Verification of Portfolio Transition Point #2

(Application for the Professional Semester must be one semester before student teaching. An intent to student teach must be filed with the Office of Field Experience at least one year prior to student teaching.)

Transition Point 4

The Capstone Experience, a portfolio based on INTASC and ILPTS standards, is completed by the student during or after the final semester of course work.

Transition Point 5

Prior to the awarding of the degree, the academic record of the student will be reviewed by the Office of the Registrar and Certification Officer to ensure that all requirements have been met by the student. Prior to program completion, students must pass the Assessment of Professional Teaching: Secondary Education examination.

Secondary Education Majors for MAT students

Each major must include at least 9 semester hours at the upper college level including the 3 hours of graduate coursework required in the MAT-Secondary program.
The secondary major must carry a grade point average of no less than a 3.00 on a 4.0 scale.
Candidates must pass the appropriate state subject matter test prior to admittance to the Professional Semester to take either EDU-6060 or student teaching.
These requirements are subject to change pending decisions and/or actions of the Illinois State Board of Education.

Art (Must Total 32 Hours)
Specific areas of Art content are required for all Master of Arts in Teaching candidates pursuing the Secondary Education certificate with a major in Art.

Required Content Areas

Overview course/Introduction to Visual Arts
2-Dimensional Basics Studio
Painting or Printmaking
Drawing
3-Dimensional Basics Studio
Ceramics or Fiber Arts or Sculpture or Jewelry
Non-western Art History (candidate is responsible for knowledge in all areas of non-western art)
Western Art History

Computer Science (Must Total 32 Hours)
Specific content areas of computer science content are required for all Master of Arts in Teaching candidates pursuing the Secondary Education certificate with a major in Computer Science qualifying the candidate for the Technology Education Endorsement.

Required Content Areas

Foundations of Information Systems
Introduction to Programming
IT Hardware and System Software
Networks and Telecommunications
Database Management
Microcomputers in the Classroom
Data Abstraction

Remaining Hours (may include but are not limited to)

Electronic Applications
Analysis and Logical Design
Management Information Systems

Drama & Theatre (Must Total 32 Hours)
Specific content areas of Drama & Theatre are required for all Master of Arts in Teaching candidates pursuing the Secondary Education certificate with a major in Drama & Theatre.

Required Content Areas

History of Theatre
Stage Acting
Stage Directing
Directing a One-Act Play
Stagecraft and/or Theatre Design
Oral Interpretation of Literature and/or readers theatre
Improvisation and/or Creative Dramatics
A Minimum of 2 Dramatic Literature Courses

Other Accepted Areas of Study

Introduction to Theatre
Advanced Speech Communication
Interpersonal Communication
Theatre Design Practicum
Drama in Christian Worship

English/Language Arts/Speech (Must Total 32 Hours)
Specific areas of English/Language Arts/Speech content are required for all Master of Arts in Teaching candidates pursuing the Secondary Education certificate with a major in English/Language Arts/Speech.

Expertise Needed In

Linguistics
Literary Theory
American Literature
British Literature
World Literature (including non-western literature)
Non-print medical related studies
Adolescent Literature (may use EDU-4400)
Speech beyond the basic public speaking course required in general studies

Mathematics (Must Total 32 Hours)
Specific areas of Math content are required for all Master of Arts in Teaching candidates pursuing the Secondary Education certificate with a major in Math.

Required Content Areas

Calculus I
Calculus II (including series and sequences)
Calculus III (including multivariable vector calculus)
Linear Algebra
Geometry (beyond analytic geometry)
Statistics or Probability
History of Math
Group, Ring, or Number Theory or Proof
Discrete Math or Computer Science (excluding data processing)

Physical Education (Must Total 32 Hours)
Specific areas of Physical Education content are required for all Master of Arts in Teaching candidates pursuing the Secondary Education Physical Education major.

Required Content Areas

Knowledge and Skill Acquisition (at least one course in each of the following for a total of at least 6 semester hours)

Health-related fitness (e.g. condition, aerobic fitness exercise, stress management)
Rhythm and dance
Individual sports/activities
Team sports

Scientific Foundations (at least 9 semester hours distributed as follows)

3 semester hours earned in at least one of the following

Human Anatomy
Human Physiology

6 semester hours from at least two of the following

Exercise Physiology
Kinesiology or Biomechanics
Motor Learning, Motor Behavior, or Motor Development

Curriculum and Instruction (at least one course in each of the following, all of which must explicitly include an emphasis on both regular and special populations)

Curriculum design in physical education
Instruction strategies/methodology in physical education
Assessment/evaluation of physical education (learning assessment and program evaluation)

Science: Biology (Must Include a Minimum of 32 Hours, note most science courses are 4 hours each)
Specific areas of science content are required for all Master of Arts in Teaching candidates pursuing the Secondary Education Science Major: Biology Designation.

Required Content Areas

General Biology I
General Biology II
General Chemistry I
General Chemistry II
Introduction to Physics
Introduction to Earth Science
Microbiology
Cell & Molecular Biology
General Ecology
Genetics

Science: Chemistry (Must Include a Minimum of 32 Hours, note most science courses are 4 hours each)
Specific areas of science content are required for all Master of Arts in Teaching candidates pursuing the Secondary Education Science Major: Chemistry Designation.

Required Content Areas

General Chemistry I
General Chemistry II
General Biology I
General Biology II
Introduction to Earth Science
Introduction to Physics
Organic Chemistry I
Organic Chemistry II
Biochemistry (3 hours)
Analytical Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry

Social Sciences (Must Include a Minimum of 32 Hours, including core courses)
Specific areas of science content are required for all Master of Arts in Teaching candidates pursuing the Secondary Education Social Science Major.

Core Content Areas (required for all social science education majors)

Introduction to Economics or Macroeconomics
Geography of North American or World Geography
World History since 1350
Developmental Psychology of the Adolescent
Introduction to Sociology

History Designation (Preferred Designation for Illinois Teachers)

The World to 1350
History of Illinois
Survey of American History
An upper level American History course

Early National & Antebellum American
Contemporary America
American Religious Experience
Alternative Perspective in American History

An upper level European History course

Age of Reform, 1400-1650
Age of Reason/Revolution, 1650-1914
Twentieth Century Europe
Non-Western History
Twentieth Century World History

Non-western Historical Studies

Political Science Designation

State and Local Government
International Relations
Modern Political Theory
Political Parties and Elections or The American Presidency
American legal Process or American Law of Civil Liberties or American Law of Civil Rights
Public Policy

Sociology/Anthropology Designation

Cultural Anthropology
Minority Group Relations or Class/Status/Power
Juvenile Delinquency or Social deviance or Criminology
The remaining courses must be within the discipline of Sociology (including any not taken above) excluding any methods courses, SOC-4905 Directed Research, and SOC-4990 Internship in Sociology.

Geography Designation

Elements of Earth Science
Geography of North America
World Geography: Cultural Patterns
The Developing World
(one of the above will be taken in the Social Science Core)
Economic Geography
Map Making and Design