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The M.A.T. Program at North Carolina A&T State University
offers 12 different content areas. The content areas, along with their
Program of Study, are listed below.
MAT - Biology Education
Entrance Requirements - Minimum GPA of 2.5
Prerequisites -
Phase I (Initial Licensure Coursework) 25 hours
| Course |
Title |
Credit Hours |
| SPED 661 |
Exceptionalities of Children |
3.0 |
| CUIN 624 |
Teaching Reading in Secondary School |
3.0 |
| CUIN 625 |
The American Public Education |
3.0 |
| BIOL 700 |
Environmental Biology |
3.0 |
| BIOL 749 |
Recent Advances in Cell Biology |
3.0 |
| CUIN 619 |
Learning Theories |
3.0 |
| BIOL 635 |
Methods in Secondary Science Teaching |
3.0 |
| BIOL 703 |
Teaching Experimental Biology |
3.0 |
Benchmark - Student must pass PRAXIS II and be licensed, take the GRE
or MAT before continuing to Phase II, and complete the Teaching Portfolio.
Phase II (Advanced Studies Coursework) 15 hours
| Course |
Title |
Credit Hours |
| BIOL 711 |
Research and Inquiry in Biology Education |
3.0 |
| CUIN 728 |
Education Technology |
3.0 |
| CUIN 729 |
Education Diversity |
3.0 |
| BIOL 665 |
Evolution |
3.0 |
| BIOL 735 |
Advanced Methods of Teaching Biology |
3.0 |
| CUIN 7w8 |
Comprehensive Examination |
0.0 |
Exit Requirements - At conclusion, students must take an oral and
written Comprehensive Examination and complete a Master's Comprehensive
Portfolio or complete the Master's Action Research Project.
Notes:
MAT - Birth - Kindergarten / Child Development
Currently being developed.
MAT - Business Education
Entrance Requirements -
Prerequisites -
Phase I (Initial Licensure Coursework) 21 hours
| Course |
Title |
Credit Hours |
| BUED 675 |
Instructional Methods in Business Education |
3.0 |
| BUED 682 |
Administration and Supervision of Business Education Programs |
3.0 |
| BUED 624 |
E-Commerce Design and Implementation |
3.0 |
| BUED 699 |
Internship in Business Teaching Education |
3.0 |
| CUIN 619 |
Learning Theories |
3.0 |
| CUIN 624 |
Teaching Reading in Secondary Schools |
3.0 |
| CUIN 625 |
Theory of American Public Education |
3.0 |
Benchmark - Grade of "B" or better in each course, overall GPA of no
less than 3.0, passing PRAXIS II score (Business Education) and recommendation
for "A" licensure.
Phase II (Advanced Studies Coursework) 18 hours
| Course |
Title |
Credit Hours |
| CUIN 711 |
Research Design and Methodologies |
3.0 |
| BUED 799 |
Thesis |
3.0 |
| CUIN 720 |
Curriculum Development |
3.0 |
| CUIN 729 |
Diversity Issues in K-12 Schools |
3.0 |
| BAUD |
BAUD Electives (6 hours from BAUD 713, 716, 718, 719, and 732) |
6.0 |
Exit Requirements - Grade of "B" or better in each course, with
overall GPA of no less than 3.0, satisfactory completion of BUED 799, and
recommendation for "M" Licensure.
Notes: Some candidates may choose to complete only Phase I of the
M.A.T. program, which is the licensure phase. Successful completion of
this phase will result in recommendation for the initial "A" license.
MAT - Chemistry
Entrance Requirements - Minimum 2.5 GPA
Prerequisites - 11 or more hours as needed
- One year of physical chemistry
- Organic Chemistry II
- General Biochemistry
- Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis
Phase I (Initial Licensure Coursework) 24 hours
| Course |
Title |
Credit Hours |
| CHEM 611 |
Advanced Inorganic |
3.0 |
| CHEM 621 |
Intermediate Organic Chemistry |
3.0 |
| CHEM 643 |
Introduction to Quantum Mechanics |
3.0 |
| CHEM 651 |
Advanced Biochemistry |
3.0 |
CHEM 603*
/ CUIN 608 |
Clinical Application Instruction Internship |
6.0 |
| CUIN 624 |
Teaching Reading in the Secondary School |
3.0 |
| CUIN 619 |
Learning Theories |
3.0 |
* - Course to be developed.
Benchmark - Minimum 3.0 GPA, Pass PRAXIS II, teach successfully for a
minimum of one year or complete 12 semester hours of student teaching.
Students must take the GRE to advance further.
Phase II (Advanced Studies Coursework) 15 hours
| Course |
Title |
Credit Hours |
CHEM 703
CUIN 711 |
Master Project Research - or -
Research and Inquiry |
3.0 |
| CUIN 729 |
Diversity |
3.0 |
| CUIN 728 |
Technology |
3.0 |
| CUIN 721 |
Advanced Methods |
3.0 |
| CHEM 732 |
Environmental Chemistry |
3.0 |
| CUIN 788 |
Comprehensive Exam |
0.0 |
Exit Requirements -
Notes:
MAT - Elementary Education
Entrance Requirements - Entrance Requirements include a minimum 2.5
GPA in undergraduate coursework or passing PRAXIS I scores and completion of
prerequisite competencies. Bachelor degree from an Accredited College /
University.
Prerequisites -
| Course |
Title |
Credit Hours |
| SPED 661 |
Psychology of the Exceptional Child |
3.0 |
| CUIN 611 or CUIN 617 |
Computers in Education -or-
Technology Competency |
3.0 |
Phase I (Initial Licensure Coursework) 24 hours
| Course |
Title |
Credit Hours |
| ELED 601 |
Theory and Techniques of Planning and Instruction |
3.0 |
| ELED 602 |
Language Arts Through Children's Literature |
3.0 |
| ELED 603 |
Elementary Curriculum: Social Studies / Science / Health |
3.0 |
| ELED 604 |
Mathematics Curriculum and Assessment |
3.0 |
| ELED 605 |
Reading in the Elementary Classroom |
3.0 |
| ELED 607 |
Teaching Through Multiple Intelligences |
3.0 |
| ELED 608 * |
Clinical Application of Instruction |
6.0 |
* ELED 608 requires a ten (10) week / full day internship assigned in an
elementary classroom setting.
Benchmark - CUIN 404 PRAXIS Review, Minimum 3.0 GPA, Pass PRAXIS II
and be licensed. Candidates must take the GRE and pass an application
approval process to advance further in the MAT Phase II.
Phase II (Advanced Studies Coursework) 15 hours
| Course |
Title |
Credit Hours |
| CUIN 711 |
Research and Inquiry |
3.0 |
| CUIN 729 |
Diversity Issues in K-12 Schools |
3.0 |
| ELED 729 |
School, Community, and Family Collaboration |
3.0 |
| ELED 714 |
Standards and Accountability |
3.0 |
| CUIN 728 |
Technology in K-12 Classrooms |
3.0 |
| ELED 789 |
Product of Learning |
0.0 |
| ELED 788 |
Comprehensive Examination |
0.0 |
Exit Requirements - At conclusion, students must take an oral and
written comprehensive examination and complete a Master's Comprehensive
Portfolio (similar to content for National Boards).
Notes:
MAT - English Education
Entrance Requirements - GPA of at least 2.5 or passing scores on
Praxis I.
Prerequisites - Computers in Education
Phase I (Initial Licensure Coursework) 24 hours
| Course |
Title |
Credit Hours |
| ENGL 652 / ENGL 660 |
African-American Drama / Poetry |
3.0 |
| ENGL 626 |
Children's Literature |
3.0 |
| ENGL 627 |
Adolescent Literature |
3.0 |
| ENGL 700 |
Course to be Developed |
3.0 |
| ENGL 721 |
Major American Literature |
3.0 |
| ENGL 755 |
Contemporary Practices in Grammar and Rhetoric |
3.0 |
| ELED 608 |
Clinical Application |
6.0 |
Benchmark - Pass PRAXIS II and be licensed, must be employed as a
teacher for a minimum of one year before continuing in Phase II or complete 12
semester hours of student teaching, GRE scores before continuing Phase II.
Phase II (Advanced Studies Coursework) 15 hours
| Course |
Title |
Credit Hours |
| CUIN 619 |
Learning Theory |
3.0 |
| ENGL 653 |
Teaching English as a Second Language |
3.0 |
| CUIN 711 |
Research and Inquiry |
3.0 |
| CUIN 728 |
Technology |
3.0 |
| CUIN 729 |
Diversity |
3.0 |
| CUIN 788 |
Comprehensive Examination |
0.0 |
| ENGL 788 |
Comprehensive Examination |
0.0 |
Exit Requirements -
Notes:
MAT - Family and Consumer Sciences
Currently being developed.
MAT - History Education
Entrance Requirements - Minimum 2.5 GPA
Prerequisites -
Phase I (Initial Licensure Coursework) 27 hours
| Course |
Title |
Credit Hours |
| HIST 735 |
Historiography |
3.0 |
| HIST 730 |
Seminar in History |
3.0 |
| HIST * |
United States History |
3.0 |
| HIST * |
European History |
3.0 |
| HIST * |
Global or Minorities |
3.0 |
| HIST 699 |
Methods and Internship |
6.0 |
| CUIN 619 |
Learning Theories |
3.0 |
| CUIN 624 |
Teaching Reading in the Secondary School |
3.0 |
* Courses must be at the 600 level or above
Benchmark - Must pass PRAXIS II and be licensed at the initial level
before advancing to Phase II of the program, must pass Departmental
Comprehensive Written Examination and must have taken GRE.
Phase II (Advanced Studies Coursework) 15 hours
| Course |
Title |
Credit Hours |
| CUIN 729 |
Diversity Issues in K-12 Public Schools |
3.0 |
| CUIN 711 |
Methods and Techniques of Research |
3.0 |
| CUIN 728 |
Integrating Technology into K-12 Curriculum |
3.0 |
| CUIN 788 |
Comprehensive Examination |
0.0 |
| HIST 740 |
History, Social Science, and Contemporary World Problems
-OR- |
3.0 |
| HIST 750 |
Thesis in History |
3.0 |
Exit Requirements -
Notes: ALL students, regardless of undergraduate major, MUST have
completed, or completed prior to admission to Phase II of the program ALL of the
following courses or their equivalents: World Civilizations I & II (HIST 100 /
101), US History I & II (HIST 204 / 205) The Nature, Study and Writing of
History (HIST 250), Early Modern Europe (HIST 408) and Modern Europe Since 1815
(HIST 409). These courses must also be completed prior to taking any 600
or 700 level course in Phase I.
MAT - Human Performance and Leisure Study
Entrance Requirements - Entrance requirements include an
undergraduate degree from an accredited four year institution of higher
education with a minimum GPA of 2.5 or pass PRAXIS I and completion of
prerequisites.
Prerequisites - 4 or more hours as needed
| Course |
Title |
Credit Hours |
| HPED 445 |
Kinesiology |
3.0 |
| BIOL 361 |
Human Anatomy and Physiology |
4.0 |
Phase I (Initial Licensure Coursework) 27 hours
| Course |
Title |
Credit Hours |
| HPED 610 |
Health, Safety, and Liability |
3.0 |
| HPED 611 |
Understanding Human Motor Development |
3.0 |
| HPED 612 |
Movement Forms and Motor Learning |
3.0 |
| HPED 613 |
Philosophical Foundations of Pedagogy in Physical Education |
3.0 |
| HPED 615 |
PETE Observation and Internship |
3.0 |
| HPED 731 |
Exercise Physiology |
3.0 |
| CUIN 619 |
Learning Theories |
3.0 |
| CUIN 624 |
Teaching Reading in a Secondary School |
3.0 |
| HPED 615 |
Advanced Student Internship |
6.0 |
Benchmark - Minimum GPA of 3.0, Pass PRAXIS II, and Initial Teaching
Certificate. Candidates must take the GRE or the MAT and receive an
application approval to advance further in the Master of Arts in Teaching Phase
II.
Phase II (Advanced Studies Coursework) 15 hours
| Course |
Title |
Credit Hours |
| CUIN 711 |
Methods of Research and Inquiry |
3.0 |
| CUIN 728 |
Integrating Technology into the K-12 Curriculum |
3.0 |
| CUIN 729 |
Diversity Issues in K-12 Schools |
3.0 |
| HPED 788 |
Comprehensive Examination |
0.0 |
| HPED 798 |
Research Seminar |
3.0 |
Exit Requirements - At the final stage of coursework students must
take and pass a comprehensive examination and complete the Master's Research
Project prior to graduation.
Notes:
MAT - Math Education
Entrance Requirements - Minimum GPA of 2.5
Prerequisites -
| Course |
Title |
Credit Hours |
| MATH 132 |
Calc II |
3.0 |
| MATH 224 |
Intro. to Prob. and Statistics |
3.0 |
| MATH 450 |
Linear Algebra |
3.0 |
Phase I (Initial Licensure Coursework) 24 hours
| Course |
Title |
Credit Hours |
| MATH 600 |
Intro. to Modern Mathematics for Secondary School Teachers |
3.0 |
| MATH 601 |
Technology and Applications in Secondary School Mathematics |
3.0 |
| MATH 602 |
Modern Algebra |
3.0 |
| MATH 604 |
Modern Geometry for Secondary School Teachers |
3.0 |
| MATH 619 |
Learning Theories |
3.0 |
| CUIN 624 |
Reading in the Content Area |
3.0 |
| MATH 713 |
Internship |
6.0 |
Benchmark - 3.0 GPA, Pass PRAXIS II and be licensed, teach
successfully for a minimum of one year and submit GRE scores before continuing
to Phase II.
Phase II (Advanced Studies Coursework) 15 hours
| Course |
Title |
Credit Hours |
| MATH 608 |
Methods of Applied Statistics |
3.0 |
| MATH 709 |
Discrete Mathematics |
3.0 |
| CUIN 711 |
Research and Inquiry |
3.0 |
| CUIN 721 |
Advanced Methods |
3.0 |
| CUIN 786 |
Assessment and Evaluation |
3.0 |
| CUIN 788 |
Comprehensive Examination |
0.0 |
Exit Requirements - Take a written comprehensive exam in Mathematics
and submit a portfolio similar to the National Board's Portfolio or submit a
thesis.
Notes:
MAT - Special Education
Entrance Requirements - A minimum 2.5 GPA undergraduate coursework or
passing PRAXIS I scores and completion of prerequisite competencies.
Prerequisites - 9 or more hours as needed
| Course |
Title |
Credit Hours |
| SPED 661 |
Psychology of the Exceptional Child |
3.0 |
| CUIN 611 or CUIN 617 |
Computers in Education -or-
Technology Competency |
3.0 |
| CUIN 619 |
Learning Theories |
3.0 |
Phase I (Initial Licensure Coursework) 24 hours
| Course |
Title |
Credit Hours |
| ELED 605 |
Reading in the Elementary Classroom |
3.0 |
| ELED 604 |
Math Curriculum and Assessment |
3.0 |
| ELED 607 |
Teaching Through Multiple Intelligences |
3.0 |
| SPED 667 |
Specific Learning Disabilities (Internship required) |
3.0 |
| SPED 760 |
Teaching Students with Learning and Behavior Problems |
3.0 |
| SPED 748 |
Diagnostic Assessment and IEP Development |
3.0 |
| SPED 763 |
Classroom and Behavior Management in Special Education |
3.0 |
| SPED 764 |
Methods and Curriculum Programming for Children and Youth with
Mild/Moderate Disabilities (Internship Required) |
3.0 |
Benchmark - Minimum 3.0 GPA, Pass PRAXIS II and be licensed.
Candidates must take the GRE and pass an application approval process to advance
further in the MAT Phase II.
Phase II (Advanced Studies Coursework) 15 hours
| Course |
Title |
Credit Hours |
| CUIN 711 |
Research and Inquiry |
3.0 |
| CUIN 729 |
Diversity Issues in K-12 Schools |
3.0 |
| CUIN 771 |
Advanced Methods and Internship in Learning Disabilities
(Prerequisite: SPED 760) |
3.0 |
| SPED 765 |
Collaboration and Consultation in Education |
3.0 |
| READ 731 |
Assessment and Intervention of the Literacy Needs of Struggling
Readers (Prerequisites: SPED 764 and ELED 605) |
3.0 |
| SPED 789 |
Comprehensive Action Research Project or Portfolio Capstone |
0.0 |
| SPED 788 |
Comprehensive Examination |
0.0 |
Exit Requirements - At conclusion, students must take an oral and
written comprehensive examination and complete a Master's Comprehensive
Portfolio (similar to content for National Boards) or complete the Master's
Action Research Project.
Notes:
MAT - Technology Education (9-12) / Trade and Industrial Education
Technology Education
Entrance Requirements -
Prerequisites -
Phase I (Initial Licensure Coursework) 24 hours
| Course |
Title |
Credit Hours |
| CUIN 619 |
Learning Theories |
3.0 |
| CUIN 624 |
Teaching Reading in the Secondary School |
3.0 |
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CHOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING FOUR (4)COURSES |
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| TECH 619 |
Construction Systems |
3.0 |
| TECH 620 |
Manufacturing Systems |
3.0 |
| TECH 621 |
Communication Systems |
3.0 |
| TECH 622 |
Transportation Systems |
3.0 |
| TECH 662 |
Technological Education Course Construction |
3.0 |
| TECH 666 |
Technological Education Teaching Methods and Internship |
3.0 |
| TECH 669 |
Safety in the Instructional Environment of Technological Education |
3.0 |
| TECH 717 / TECH 718 |
Special Problems I or II (starts portfolio development) |
3.0 |
Benchmark - Pass Praxis II (Technology Education), qualify for a Class
"A" Teaching License, Maintain a 3.0 GPA, pass the Products of Teaching
Portfolio Assessment, and submit GRE scores.
Phase II (Advanced Studies Coursework) 15 hours
| Course |
Title |
Credit Hours |
| CUIN 721 |
Advanced Methods and Internship |
3.0 |
| CUIN 729 |
Diversity in Public Education |
3.0 |
| TECH 762 |
Evaluation of Technological Education Programs |
3.0 |
| TECH 764 |
Administration and Supervision of Technological Education |
3.0 |
| TECH 768 |
Technological Seminar (conducting the research proposal) |
3.0 |
| TECH 788 |
Comprehensive Final Exam |
0.0 |
Exit Requirements - Pass the Products of Teaching Portfolio and
maintain a GPA of 3.0 or better.
Notes:
Trade and Industrial Education
Entrance Requirements -
Prerequisites -
Phase I (Initial Licensure Coursework) 24 hours
| Course |
Title |
Credit Hours |
| CUIN 619 |
Learning Theories |
3.0 |
| CUIN 624 |
Teaching Reading in the Secondary School |
3.0 |
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CHOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING FOUR (4)COURSES |
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| TECH 619 |
Construction Systems |
3.0 |
| TECH 620 |
Manufacturing Systems |
3.0 |
| TECH 621 |
Communication Systems |
3.0 |
| TECH 622 |
Transportation Systems |
3.0 |
| TECH 662 |
Technological Education Course Construction |
3.0 |
| TECH 666 |
Technological Education Teaching Methods and Internship |
3.0 |
| TECH 669 |
Safety in the Instructional Environment of Technological Education |
3.0 |
| TECH 717 / TECH 718 |
Special Problems I or II (starts portfolio development) |
3.0 |
Benchmark - Pass Praxis II (Technology Education), qualify for a Class
"A" Teaching License, Maintain a 3.0 GPA, pass the Products of Teaching
Portfolio Assessment, and submit GRE scores.
Phase II (Advanced Studies Coursework) 15 hours
| Course |
Title |
Credit Hours |
| CUIN 721 |
Advanced Methods and Internship |
3.0 |
| CUIN 729 |
Diversity in Public Education |
3.0 |
| TECH 762 |
Evaluation of Technological Education Programs |
3.0 |
| TECH 764 |
Administration and Supervision of Technological Education |
3.0 |
| TECH 768 |
Technological Seminar (conducting the research proposal) |
3.0 |
| TECH 788 |
Comprehensive Final Exam |
0.0 |
Exit Requirements - Pass the Products of Teaching Portfolio and
maintain a GPA of 3.0 or better.
Notes: Teaching Majors may have to conduct up to 600 hours of
industry-based internship, consult with the advisor.
Training and Development for Industry
Entrance Requirements -
Prerequisites -
Phase I (Initial Licensure Coursework) 24 hours
| Course |
Title |
Credit Hours |
| CUIN 619 |
Learning Theories |
3.0 |
| CUIN 624 |
Teaching Reading in the Secondary School |
3.0 |
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CHOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING FOUR (4)COURSES |
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| TECH 619 |
Construction Systems |
3.0 |
| TECH 620 |
Manufacturing Systems |
3.0 |
| TECH 621 |
Communication Systems |
3.0 |
| TECH 622 |
Transportation Systems |
3.0 |
| TECH 662 |
Technological Education Course Construction |
3.0 |
| TECH 669 |
Safety in the Instructional Environment of Technological Education |
3.0 |
| TECH 670 |
Introduction to Workplace Training and Development |
3.0 |
| TECH 671 |
Methods and Techniques of Workplace Training and Development |
3.0 |
| TECH 717 / TECH 718 |
Special Problems I or II (starts portfolio development) |
3.0 |
| TECH 770 |
Systematic Design of Training and Development for Industry |
3.0 |
Benchmark - Maintain a 3.0 GPA or better, pass the Products of
Teaching Portfolio Assessment, and Submit GRE scores.
Phase II (Advanced Studies Coursework) 15 hours
| Course |
Title |
Credit Hours |
| CUIN 729 |
Diversity Issues in Public Education |
3.0 |
| TECH 762 |
Evaluation of Technological Evaluation Programs |
3.0 |
| TECH 764 |
Administration and Supervision of Technological Programs |
3.0 |
| TECH 767 |
Research and Literature in Technological Education (preparing a
research proposal) |
3.0 |
| TECH 768 |
Technological Seminar (conducting the research proposal) |
3.0 |
| TECH 788 |
Comprehensive Final Examination |
0.0 |
Exit Requirements - Pass the Products of Teaching Portfolio Assessment
and maintain a GPA of 3.0 or better.
Notes:
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