Master of Arts in Teaching - with Texas Teacher Certification
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Do you want to become a teacher? Our Master of Arts in Teaching with Texas Teacher Certification program provides future teachers an opportunity to earn initial teacher certification while getting ahead professionally by also earning a Master’s degree. There are two certification options for you.
The new "Urban Education Graduate Scholarship" will award $1,000 to selected students in the Fall 2024 semester. All new MAT students are eligible to apply for this scholarship.
The Master of Teaching (MAT) degree with Core Subjects EC-6 and ESL Supplemental Certification prepares and certifies graduates for self-contained and subject specific teaching positions in Texas elementary schools. The program also trains and certifies graduates to teach English as a Second Language (ESL) students in both mainstream and ESL self-contained elementary classrooms.
| Semester | COURSE TITLE |
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| May Mini | MAT 6381: Teaching in Urban Classrooms |
| Summer 5-week 1 | ESL 5333: ESL Instruction/Assessment & the Acquisition of Language Concepts READ 5313: Literacy Curriculum, Methods & Assessment in the EC-8 Classroom |
| Summer 5-week 2 | ESL 5334: Foundations of ESL Education, Cultural Awareness, & Family/Community Involvement MAT 5314: Curriculum, Methods, & Assessment in EC-8 Reading, Science, & Social Studies |
| Fall (Begin full-time teaching position) |
MAT 5310: Understanding the EC-12 Learner |
| Spring |
MAT 5311: Math Methods for EC-8 |
| Summer 5-week 1 |
MAT 6315: Introduction to Educational Research |
| Summer 5-week 2 | MAT 6390: Directed Study in Urban Education (Capstone) |
The Master of Teaching (MAT) degree with Secondary Certification prepares graduates to teach grades 7 to 12 in their area of specialization.
| SEMESTER | COURSE TITLE |
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| May Mini | MAT 6381: Teaching in Urban Classrooms |
| Summer 5-week 1 |
ESL 5333: ESL Instruction/Assessment & the Acquisition of Language Concepts |
| Summer 5-week 2 |
ESL 5334: Foundations of ESL Education, Cultural Awareness, & Family/Community Involvement |
| Fall (Begin full-time teaching position) |
MAT 5310: Understanding the EC-12 Learner |
| Spring | Advanced Methods for the Culturally Diverse Classroom |
| Summer 5-week 1 |
MAT 6315: Introduction to Educational Research |
| Summer 5-week 2 | MAT 6390: Directed Study in Urban Education (Capstone) |
| Application Deadline |
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| Summer Admission only Summer 2024 Deadline: April 12th 2024 |
| For More Information Contact | |
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| Dr. Bernardo Pohl Interim Director of Graduate Studies [email protected] or 713-221-5051 |
General Email for the Program: [email protected] |
| Admission Requirements |
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| 1. Minimum overall GPA of 2.5 (includes all attempted coursework). |
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2. Minimum of 12 hours (15 for Math/Science) of completed coursework in the applicant’s desired certification area with minimum 2.5 GPA. |
| 3. Submit application and supporting materials via UHD Graduate Application Portal. $35 application fee (waived for UHD alumni). |
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4. Submit official transcripts from all institutions attended. |
| 5. Personal statement of 700 words or more on how you believe your educational and professional background will contribute to your success in this program. |
| 6. Three professional letters of recommendation (requested through application portal). |
| 7. Graduate Records Exam (GRE) scores required if undergraduate GPA is below 3.0 of
if undergraduate degree is more than 10 years old. GRE waivers are available - GRE Waiver Request Form |
| 8. After review of MAT application materials, applicants will receive instruction via email to complete the Application for Teacher Candidacy in TK20. |
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9. Admissions interview. |