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    Oct 16, 2024  
2024-2025 Graduate Bulletin 
    
2024-2025 Graduate Bulletin

Master of Arts in Teaching with Initial Licensure: Special Education - Academic Behavioral Strategist


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MAT Program Overview


Designed for working adults, this degree program provides an initial teaching license leading to a master’s degree. Faculty have extensive K-12 experience, expertise in a range of specific areas of scholarship, 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. 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. The master’s degree can be completed with two additional courses after completion of the license.

Degree Completion Requirements


One Capstone Experience


Students choose either Capstone Project or Capstone Thesis I and II, for a total of 4 credits.

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