Master of Arts in Teaching with Initial Licensure: Communication Arts and Literature 5-12

MAT Program Overview

Designed for working adults, this degree program provides initial licensure leading to a master’s degree in a supportive learning environment. Faculty have K-12 experience and a commitment to helping you become a successful teacher. Learn hands-on applications in an integrated curriculum focusing on diverse, inclusive, multicultural learning environments.

Field placements are integrated throughout the program so you practice what you learn in your courses as you progress toward full-time student teaching. You will develop the skills, content, and confidence to be a highly qualified teaching professional. Graduate education classes typically meet once a week in the evening. Some daytime classes are also available. You may attend the program on a full-time or part-time basis, according to your preferred pace of study.

After successfully completing the courses listed in an individually-developed course planner, students apply for acceptance to student teaching. Upon successful completion of the license requirements, students are recommended for state licensure. Students must maintain a 3.0 overall GPA and earn a B- or higher in all licensure courses. Refer to the student handbook for program details and requirements.

State Testing Requirements

• MTLE: NES Essential Academic Skills Test (see your advisor for equivalents) - not required for Tier 3 license
• MTLE: Secondary Pedagogy 5-12 (sub test 1 and 2)
• MTLE: Communication Arts and Literature 5-12 (sub test 1 and 2)

Pedagogy Requirements - Initial License, 5-12

• GED 7801 - Introduction to Advanced Teacher Thinking
• GED 7815 - Schools and Society
• GED 7825 - Educational Psychology
• GED 7862 - Education and Cultural Diversity
• GED 7867 - Theory to Practice
• GED 7872 - Exceptionality
• GED 7888 - English Learners in the Mainstream
• ENG 3020 - Literary and Cultural Theory
• ENG 3720 - Teaching Writing: Theory and Practice
• ESL 8100 - Linguistics for Language Teachers
• GED 7802 - Preparing to Student Teach: Advising and Reflection
• GED 7050 - Student Teaching Seminar
• GED 7895 - Secondary Student Teaching 5-12

Methods Requirements - Communication Arts and Literature

• GED 7857 - Teaching Communication Arts and Literature in the Middle and Secondary School Part I
• GED 7870 - Teaching Communication Arts and Literature in the Middle and Secondary School Part II

Content Requirements - Communication Arts and Literature

Content courses meet the Minnesota state standards for this license area. These courses are undergraduate-level and typically offered during the daytime. Students who need to fulfill content requirements may do so through Hamline University or another accredited institution. Please note that financial aid may not be available for content coursework depending on federal financial aid requirements. Please see a graduate advisor prior to registering for content courses through Hamline University.

• 8 credits of literature-based courses that represent a range of diverse authors, genres, time periods, and perspectives (e.g., ENG 1200, ENG 1900, ENG 3450, ENG 3530, ENG 3540, ENG 3570)
• COMM 1110 - Public Speaking
• COMM 1320 - Introduction to Critical Media Studies or COMM 3320 - Media in the Digital Age  

Degree Completion Requirements

• GED 8400 - Research Design