M.A.T. Elementary (P-5)

Graduate Studies in Education

42-45 Semester Hours

The Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) degree program in Elementary Education (P-5) is designed for qualified individuals who have graduated from an accredited institution of higher learning with a minimum grade point average of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale.

Entry into the Masters of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) program or the Alternative Certification in Special Education program in the area of either elementary education or special education is based on the combined score of the candidate’s undergraduate GPA and the score of either the Miller Analogies Test or the Graduate Record Examination.

The candidate’s undergraduate GPA is multiplied by 10 and that score is added to either the Miller Analogies score or to the Graduate Record Examination score for the purpose of admission. For admittance a candidate must produce a combined score of 400 on the Miller Analogies Test or 675 on the Graduate Record Examination.

Scores on these exams must be submitted upon completion of a student’s sixth credit hour. Passing scores on the exams must be submitted by the completion of twelve graduate hours.Candidates must have an official transcript on file with the University’s Registrar’s Office and be accepted by the Graduate Admissions Committee for entry.

The M.A.T. in Elementary may be used as an Alternative Certification Program and requires 42-45 semester hours, depending upon individual needs.

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Required Courses:

*For students currently employed with an Emergency Certificate and working in an elementary classroom.
**For students not currently employed nor working in an elementary classroom.

Area of Academic Emphasis in Required Background: Hours are based on previous undergraduate coursework. Twenty-one (21) semester hours must be present in Math, English, Social Studies, Science, or Interdisciplinary.

The number of hours needed will be established at the time the initial Planned Program is completed. This determination will be made by the Director of the Graduate Program and/or advisor.

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EDUC/EDOL 533 Educational Technology (3 semester hours) - Overview of the instructional media in use in up-to -date schools. Lectures, demonstrations, and practical application of widely available audiovisual equipment, materials, and methods are used.

EDUC/EDOL 534 Practicum in Education (for M.A.T.) (3 to 6 semester hours) - Practicum course is designed for those students completing the Master of Arts in Teaching degree and currently working in a public or private elementary, middle, or secondary school.

EDUC/EDOL 536 Supervised Student Teaching (for M.A.T.) (3 semester hours) - Actual classroom teaching under the supervision of cooperating schools in elementary, middle, or secondary area.

EDUC/EDOL 539 The Modern Elementary School (3 semester hours) - School structure; classroom organization; types of instruction; curriculum as it relates to the community. Required for all elementary majors.

EDUC/EDOL 630 Research Methods in Education (3 semester hours) - Introduction to research in education; the purpose of research and ethical considerations; identification of appropriate research methods and interpretation of findings. Standards for written reviews of literature. Required for all Master’s Degree programs and must be taken within the first fifteen (15) semester hours.

EDUC/EDOL 631 Advanced Human Behavior, Development and Learning (3 semester hours) - The lifespan from conception to young adulthood is studied with emphasis upon biological, intellectual, and psychosocial development. Also included are units on exceptional pupils and understanding of multicultural education. Required for all Master’s Degree programs.

EDUC/EDOL 632 Instructional Design and Curriculum (3 semester hours) - A study of current curriculum problems and basic principles of curriculum development in the school system.

EDUC/EDOL 635 Classroom Management and Discipline (3 semester hours) - This course is designed to assist teachers in learning the theoretical foundations and practical application of effective classroom management and discipline systems. Learning activities will direct participants toward assessing classroom behavior management needs and planning for progress based on the application of concepts and skills presented in the course. In collaborative teams, discussion and groups activities, participants will clarify course concepts and consider how they are or are not appropriate for their own teaching situations. Course participants will also be directed to compare and contrast Glasser’s Choice Theory to other well known models of classroom management.

EDUC/EDOL 639 Seminar: Methodology of Teaching (3 semester hours) - A seminar approach to the methods of teaching, providing students with an opportunity to explore in-depth particular problems associated with methodology; individual demonstration, oral reports, and group discussion pertinent to areas of specialization. An emphasis of study of the Reflective Model and the Kentucky Internship Program is included.

READ/REOL 531 Reading and Writing Foundations (3 semester hours) - This course is designed as an introductory course in reading. Basic skills in readiness, word recognition, comprehension, study skills, and rate will be emphasized. Different approaches to the teaching of reading (basal, LEA, linguistics, and integrated literature content area reading). This course is a required prerequisite to ALL 600-LEVEL READING COURSES. (Exception: students who have satisfactorily completed ELEM 331 and ELEM 338 or their equivalents.) This course is required for Reading and Writing Specialist.

MATH/MAOL 532 Methods and Materials for Teaching Math (3 semester hours) - This course is a study of the methods and materials suitable for teaching Mathematics at various public/private school grade levels. The intent is to introduce teachers to the ever-increasing theories of teaching the elements of mathematics in the curriculum. Students will take an active approach to the teaching of mathematics. All students will study current relevant research in the field of mathematics instruction, develop a variety of daily and unit plans that incorporate new and current techniques and theories, practice evaluation techniques, and to be introduced to other aspects which are appropriate for a mathematics instructor’s classrooms.

MATH/MAOL 531 Teaching Math to Learners with Disabilities (3 semester hours) - The primary focus of this course is on the teaching of math to children and youth with learning and behavior disorders. The overall context in which these teaching approaches are considered are the national curricular reforms in mathematics. This course attends to the dominions of pedagogy and its relationship to subject matter, curriculum, and pedagogical knowledge. The dominions of learners within the context of the school are also considered. Specific attention is provided in this course to the teaching that responds to the reform recommendations identified by the NCTM and higher standards in mathematics education present in KERA.

ENGL/ENOL 532 Methods and Materials for Teaching English (3 semester hours) - This course is the study of methods and materials suitable fo teaching English at various public school grade levels. The intent is to introduce teachers to the burgeoning theories of teaching the various elements of an English class. Students will research the field of English instruction, develop a variety of daily and unit plans that incorporate new techniques and theories, practice writing evaluation, and study strategies suitable to English instruction.

HIST/HSOL 530 Methods and Materials for Teaching Social Studies (3 semester hours) - An analysis of content area, methodology, and instructional techniques; application of methods to the skill and content area of social studies.

SCNS/SCOL 530 Methods and Materials of Science (3 semester hours) - This survey course is designed to introduce and reinforce the fundamental principles of the physical and biological sciences to prospective and experienced teachers. This course will be education-specific and provide effective strategies for teaching science at any grade level. Particular attention will be given to the prescribed science curriculum outlined in KERA.

SPED/SPOL 530 Issues & Trends in Programs in Special Education (3 semester hours) - This is a course of directed study designed to explore current trends and issues in the education of students with disabilities. Topics include most recent legislation that outlines the categories for eligibility, and issues affecting the identification of individuals with disabilities, and educational programming. This course is a prerequisite for students entering the special education program for certification (SPED 233 may also be a prerequisite option). This course may be taken as the special education requirement for students in the leadership program.

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