MAT Initial Certification, Elementary Track (K-6 Elementary Certification)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Requirements (36 credits) | ||
| ED-510 | Foundations of Education | 3 |
| ED-552 | Child and Adolescent Development | 3 |
| ED-550 | Teaching Diverse Populations | 3 |
| EDL-503 | Literacy Instruction | 3 |
| ED-556 | Teaching Elementary Mathematics | 3 |
| ED-562 | Methods of Teaching Science at the Elementary Level | 3 |
| EDL-575 | Methods of Teaching Language Arts and Content Literacy at the Elementary Level | 3 |
| ED-576 | Teaching Social Studies at the Elementary Level | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Diversity in Education | ||
| Theories and Practice of ESL Instruction Part I | ||
| Classroom Management in Inclusive Settings | ||
| Technology and Students with Disabilities | ||
| Research in Teaching Practice | ||
| ED-593 | Clinical Practice 1 | 9 |
| or ED-594 | Supervised Clinical Practice | |
| Total Credits | 36 | |
| 1 | Students must complete the appropriate test requirement(s) with a passing score prior to student/supervised teaching. |
Note
- The elementary school certification requires completion of Liberal Arts, Science, dual content, or interdisciplinary academic major or a minimum of 60 semester hours/credits in Liberal Arts or Science.