The MAT degree is open to applicants who hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution and are seeking initial teaching credentials at the graduate level. The MAT is an accelerated, outcome-based, cohort program. Classes meet one evening a week and selected Saturdays per semester with the exception of the final professional (supervised teaching) semester.
Alternative MAT Certification Option VI program
Some students qualify for the Alternative Teacher Certification program in specific content areas. This program requires full-time employment with a local school district. Beginning the
program in summer semester is recommended. Please see the Administrative Graduate Director for further information.
Available Programs
Early Elementary Education, Grades P-5
Middle School Education, Grades 5-9
Secondary School Education, Grades 8-12
Learning and Behavior Disorders (LBD), Grades P-12 Endorsement
Requirements for Admission to Teacher Education Programs
MAT applicants admitted to Graduate Studies must meet all of the following requirements by spacing the end of Module I for admission to teacher education programs leading to initial
certification:
1. Evidence of specified competency in oral and written communication, reading, writing, and computation.
2. A minimum of 2.75 on all previous higher education coursework prior to enrolling.
3. A minimum of a C+ in English 101-102 (all majors) and Mathematics 101-102 or Math 523
(P-5 majors and middle school Mathematics majors).
4. Satisfactory scores on the Graduate Record Exam (GRE).
5. Passing PRAXIS scores when applicable.
6. Recommendations from Bellarmine faculty members.
7. An Evaluation by the Teacher Education Faculty that the student demonstrates maturity, interpersonal and communication skills, and the disposition, knowledge, competence, and judgment necessary to be an effective teacher.
Certification is offered in the following areas :
Early Elementary Education, Grades P-5
Middle School Education, Grades 5-9
Secondary School Education, Grades 8-12
Learning and Behavior Disorders (LBD), Grades P-12 Endorsement
MAT Program of Studies- Elementary School Education, Grades P-5
NOTE: Early Elementary, Grades P-5, requires a minimum 36 hours of a liberal studies emphasis to be completed prior to the professional semester. A student may elect to add certification in Learning and Behavior Disorders. This will require additional course work.
MODULE I- Foundations and Tools
Educ. 533- Foundations of Elementary Education
Educ. 612- Advanced Field Placement
Educ. 618- Advanced Child Development
MODULE II- Literacy and Pedagogy
Educ. 534- Literature for Children and Youth
Educ. 535- The Teaching of Reading
Educ. 556- Curriculum Design Methods
MODULE III- Research and Technology
Educ. 600- Research Methodology
Educ. 616- Computer Applications in Education
SPECIAL TOPICAL WORKSHOP- At least annually, participation in a series of topic workshops will be required. These workshops will focus on the fine arts as a complement to and tool
for reinforcing academic content.
MAT Program of Studies- Middle School Education, Grades 5-9
NOTE: Middle School, Grades 5-9, requires 24 hours of specialization in two of the following areas: English/Communications, Mathematics, Science, Social and Behavioral Studies, or Special Education. All necessary coursework in the specialization areas must be completed prior to the Professional Semester.
MODULE I- Foundations of Education
Educ. 502- Foundations of Middle/Secondary Education
Educ. 509- Classroom Management Strategies
Educ. 546- Middle Grades Curriculum
Educ. 612- Advanced Field Placement
MODULE II- Sociocultural Studies in Education
Educ. 547- Parallel Culture Education
Educ. 610- Parents, School & Community
MODULE III- Research and Tools
Educ 600- Research Methodology
Educ 618 -Adv. Child Development
Educ 616 -Computer Application in Education
MODULE IV- Middle/Secondary Pedagogy
Educ. 538- Teaching Social Studies and/or
Educ. 539- Teaching Language Arts
Educ. 545- Reading in the Content
Educ. 642- Teaching Science II and/or
Educ. 666- Teaching Mathematics II
MODULE V- Professional Semester
Educ. 543- Supervised Student Teaching, Middle School Grades 5-9
Educ. 544- Supervised Student Teaching, Middle School Grades 5-9
MAT Program of Studies- Secondary School Education, Grades 8-12
NOTE: Secondary School Education, Grades 8-12, requires thirty-six (36) hours of specialization in one of the following areas: Biology, Chemistry, English, Mathematics or Social Studies.
All necessary coursework in the specialization area must be completed prior to the Professional Semester.
MODULE I- Foundations of Education
Educ. 502- Foundations of Middle/Secondary Education
Educ. 509- Classroom Management Strategies
Educ. 566- Curriculum Design/Methods in Secondary Schools
Educ. 612- Advanced Field Placement
MODULE II- Sociocultural Studies in Education
Educ. 547- Parallel Culture Education
Educ. 610- Parents, School & Community
MODULE III- Research and Tools
Educ. 600- Research Methodology
Educ. 618- Adv. Child Development
Educ. 616- Computer Applications in Education
MODULE IV- Secondary Pedagogy
Educ. 545- Reading in the Content
Educ. 548- Teaching Secondary Mathematics or
Educ. 557- Teaching Secondary Social Studies or
Educ. 558- Teaching Secondary English or
Educ. 549- Teaching Secondary Science
MODULE V- Professional Semester
Educ. 541- Supervised Student Teaching: Secondary
