Secondary Education (M.A.T.)

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The completion of the requirements for the M.A.T. will result in certification at the secondary level (Grades 6-12). The majors which will be considered for Brenau’s M.A.T. are biology, chemistry English, history or related social science, mathematics, physics and theatre (P-12). In addition to all the course requirements, students must pass the Teaching Field Content Exams for academic content area (GACE) prior to student teaching or internship.

§ This course required for admission to Teacher Education.
* This symbol is part of the title of the course as this course is applicable to the Liberal Education curriculum as well.

Prerequisite Placement

MS 101 - College Algebra * (for math students only)

Professional Development

Methods and Content

ED 614 - Content Applications
ED 643 - Reading in the Content Area
ED 741 - Issues in Reading
Choose one from the list below based on degree field:
PS 505 - Science for Teachers
MS 510 - Mathematics for Teachers
ED 631 - Literacy for Teachers
ED 632 - Social Studies for Teachers

Clinical Experience

A total of 12-15 hours of clinical experience is required. Students enroll for one semester hour of field experience each semester, for a combined total of three semester hours. Nine hours of student teaching or 12 hours of internship required. Choose one of the student teaching sequences (9 hours) listed below for one semester or the internship experience (12 hours) over several semesters.

Total

Total Semester Hours Required for Degree: 40 - 43

The difference in hours is dependent upon the clinical experience the student chooses. There can be undergraduate courses applied toward concentration (content) requirements.