Master of Arts in Teaching

Print Degree Planner (opens a new window) |

Candidates who complete the MAT degree will receive dual licensure in General Education for grades 1- 8 and Special Education for grades 1-8 in Wisconsin. The 36-credit Master of Arts in Teaching program is an 18-month hybrid, weekend model. Students complete online coursework weekly, and complete a practicum placement during semesters 1-3. In the fourth and final semester, candidates student teach for one full 18-week semester in addition to five weekend face-to-face meetings and online coursework. Candidates are also required to attend four all day workshops. Throughout their teacher preparation program, students are expected to demonstrate proficiency in the knowledge and skills for effective teaching, as outlined in the InTASC standards.

Core Courses

EDU 502 - Critically Conscious Education 3 Hour(s)
EDU 503 - Constructivist Education 3 Hour(s)
EDU 523 - Literacy Methods I: Early Childhood-Middle Childhood 3 Hour(s)
EDU 524 - Literacy II: Middle Childhood-Early Childhood 3 Hour(s)
EDU 525 - Science and Social Studies Methods in the Elementary/Middle School Classroom 3 Hour(s)
EDU 526 - Mathematics in the Elementary/Middle School Classroom 3 Hour(s)
EDU 530 - Diagnostic Assessment and Evaluation in Cross Categorical Special Education 3 Hour(s)
EDU 534 - Language Development and Disorders 3 Hour(s)
EDU 561 - Inclusive Education 3 Hour(s)
EDU 564 - Collaboration for Academic, Social and Career Development of Students with Disabilities 3 Hour(s)
EDU 572 - Methods in Cross Categorical Special Education 3 Hour(s)
EDU 659 - Educators as Researchers and Change Agents 3 Hour(s)