Master of Arts in Teaching with Initial Licensure: Social Studies 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 sub test 2)
• MTLE: Social Studies 5-12 (sub test 1 and sub test 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 7871 - Teaching Literacy in the Middle and Secondary School 5-12
• GED 7872 - Exceptionality
• GED 7888 - English Learners in the Mainstream
• GED 7802 - Preparing to Student Teach: Advising and Reflection
• GED 7050 - Student Teaching Seminar
• GED 7895 - Secondary Student Teaching 5-12

Methods Requirements - Social Studies

• GED 7858 - Teaching Social Studies in the Middle and Secondary School Part I
• GED 7873 - Teaching Social Studies in the Middle and Secondary School Part II

Content Requirements - Social Studies

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.

• ANTH 1160 - Introduction to Anthropology
• ECON 1100 - Principles of Economics
• ECON 1200 - Big Data and Social Issues
• HIST 1310 - Introduction to United States History: 1865-Present
• HIST 3XXX - History course numbered above 3010
• HIST XXXX - Non-Western History course
• PSCI 1110 - American Government and Politics
• PSY 1330 - General Psychology
• SJSC 1110 - Society and Social Change
• One course in Human Geography or World Geography (not offered at Hamline)

Degree Completion Requirements

• GED 8400 - Research Design