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The Master of Arts in Teaching
(MAT) at Seattle Pacific University combines elementary or secondary teacher certification
within a master's degree. The MAT student must demonstrate maturity and document relevant experiences with children or adolescents.
The Certification program consists of four elements: Orientation, Foundation, Application, and Site Experience. When participants complete these four elements satisfactorily, they will be recommended to the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction for a Residency Teaching Certificate. Participants will be granted the MAT degree upon completion of a fifth element: the master's degree.
The two year MAT program begins in autumn quarter. Completion of an educational technology
course in the previous summer is recommended. One or two late afternoon/evening
classes are held each quarter (1-6 credits). School-based experiences
include:
- Daytime classroom internship to observe
and assist during spring quarter of the first year (about 6 hours/week).
- September Experience during the
opening week at a school site, prior to second MAT autumn quarter.
- Full-time school internship
during spring quarter of the second year (a leave of
absence for 12-14 weeks from other daytime responsibilities is necessary between March 1 and June 16). An additional 15 credits of non-certification classes finishes the master degree requirements.
Program Outline:
Elementary (K-8) |
Secondary/Middle (5-12) |
K-12 Music, Art, Theatre, Health/Fitness, ELL/BE,
Special Ed; 5-12 Foreign Language, FCS |
WEST-B and GRE (>950) or MAT(>385) scores due March 31 with designation of initial endorsement area; WEST-E reported by Sept. 1 and passed within one year. Elementary candidates must have 30 credits in an endorsable area. |
Summer Option |
Summer Option |
K-12 regular certification classes follow the secondary track plus the methods courses listed below. K-12 special education classes follow elementary track plus methods courses listed below in lieu of EDU 6133, 6526, 6613, 6130, 6362, 6363, and 6000-level elective. |
Any 6000 level EDTC (3)* |
Any 6000 level EDTC (3)* |
Autumn I |
Autumn I |
EDU 6918 Intro to Teaching (1)
EDU 6120 American Education (3)
EDU 6133 Diversity in America (3)
Continuation Check 1 by Jan. 1† |
EDU 6918 Intro to Teaching (1)
EDU 6120 American Education (3)
EDU 6982 Educational Inquiry (3)* |
EDSP 6644 Educ Excp Students (3)
EDSP 6651 Assessment (3)
EDSP 6657 Behavior Mgmt (3)
EDSP 6642 IEPs (3)
EDSP 6646 Severe Disabilities (3)
EDSP 6648 Students with Disorders (3)
EDSP 6652 LD and ADHD (3)
EDSP 6653 Teaching Reading (3)
EDSP 6658 Issues in Special Ed (3) |
Winter I |
Winter I |
EDU 6526 Inst Strategies (3)*
EDU 6132 Students as Learners (3)
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EDU 6526 Inst Strategies (3)*
EDU 6133 Diversity in America (3) |
Spring I |
Spring I |
EDU 6989 Field Exp/Issues (3)
EDMA 6432 Math Mthds (3)
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EDU 6989 Field Exp/Issues (3)
EDU 6132 Students as Learners (3) |
In accordance with recent NCLB revisions, special education candidates are strongly advised to obtain status as “highly qualified teachers,” which requires passing the WEST-E in either elementary education, or in secondary core content areas (e.g.mathematics, English).
Candidates interested in pursuing a Special Education Endorsement will need to demonstrate knowledge in critical content area(s) in order to meet federal Highly Qualified legislation. Please contact Dr. Greg Gelderman at (206)281-2376 or geldeg@spu.edu if you are interested in becoming a special education teacher.
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Continuation Check 2 by May 1 (fingerprinting and WEST-E passed) |
Summer I |
Summer I |
EDU 6613 Assessment (3, Sess I)
EDU 6130 Clsrm Mgmt (3, Sess I)
Various 6000-level Elective (3)‡* |
EDU 6613 Assessment (3, Sess I)
EDU 6130 Clsrm Mgmt (3, Sess I)
Various 6000 Level Elective (3)‡* |
Autumn II |
Autumn II |
EDU 6942 September Exp (1)
EDU 6362 Sci/Hlth/Math Mthds (3)
EDRD 6529 Reading Strategies (3)
Continuation Check 3 by December 1 |
EDU 6942 September Experience (1)
EDRD 6530 Readg/Content Areas (3)
EDU 6135 General Methods (3) |
Winter II |
Winter II |
EDU 6949 Internship (6)²
EDU 6363 LA/SS/Arts Methods (3) |
EDU 6949 Internship (6)²
Various Content Methods (3)³ |
Spring II |
Spring II |
EDU 6949 Internship (9)
EDU 6139 Leadership (3) |
EDU 6949 Internship (9)
EDU 6139 Leadership (3) |
Summer II |
Summer II |
EDU 6085 Moral Issues (3, online)*
EDU 6982 Educational Inquiry (3, Sess I)*
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EDU 6085 Moral Issues (3, online)* |
Total Elementary credits: 65 |
Total Secondary: 62 |
Special Ed: 71 Music: 63 Art: 67 H/F: 66 FL: 67 |
(50 for certification, +15 for MA) |
(47 for certification, +15 for MA) |
(52/47/51/52 for certification, +15 MA) |
1 classroom credit = 10 instructional hours, 1 practicum/experience credit = 20 hours |
*Indicates required master’s component classes. EDTC 6431 Learning with Technology or other 6000 EDTC course may be taken at any time during the program. A maximum of 12 graduate credits (or 9 from SPU) may transfer to the MAT program if functionally identical to SPU master’s requirements. (No more than 6 credits of 5000-level courses with prior permission may be taken.) Students who do not follow the MAT program sequence are responsible for obtaining enrollment permissions from course professors although priority is given to students in other educational programs and such sections may be closed.
†Continuation checks involve acceptable disposition evaluations (character, competence, service, leadership) and overall 3.00 GPA minimum with all coursework above C-.
‡The 3 credit master’s elective may be taken at any time during the program. Choices include EDSP 6644 Exceptionality and Inclusion, EDRD 6533 Writing, EDCN 5858 Interdisciplinary Curriculum, a second methods course (see below), or other graduate level course with permission.
¹For WEST-E schedules and information see www.west.nesinc.com/index.htm or www.pesb.wa.gov/Assessment/WEST-E/WEST-E.htm. Provisional admission may be granted if required coursework has not been met (financial aid is not applicable to such students); probational admission may be granted to exceptionally qualified applicants without sufficient entrance examination scores (MAT: 385 or GRE: 950) or GPA (3.00 in last 45 qtr./30 sem. credits). Initial endorsement areas include elementary (K-8) education; general (K-12) special education, music, health/fitness, visual arts; middle level (5-8) humanities, mathematics/science; secondary (5-12) English/language arts, foreign language (3), history, social studies, mathematics, and sciences (4). Methods courses required for certification in these areas appear below. Two “related endorsement areas” can be arranged in the secondary MAT program; two “unrelated endorsement areas” cannot be taught concurrently during the same internship. Related endorsements are Science-Biology-Chemistry-Earth Science-Physics; Mathematics-Physics-Science; History-Social Studies-Middle Level Humanities-English-Language Arts; French-German-Spanish. (Note that three “pathways” exist for additional endorsements after 90 days of full-time teaching employment. See Washington Certification Handbook, Appendix B).
The new WEST-E will be phased in beginning 9/1/2008. Click here for schedule. Please check with the Certification Coordinator (281-2214) to verify you are taking the correct test.
²Spring internship (student teaching) takes place for 14 weeks between March 1 and June 16. Candidates seeking dual endorsements for both elementary and special education certification teach 18 weeks from February 1 to June 16.
³Methods courses in K-12 specialty areas that are offered only at the undergraduate level (e.g, ART 3546 Art Education, PES 3510 Teaching PE, MUS 3503 General Music Methods) are to be registered for graduate credit as EDU 6900 Independent Study by completing the independent study form available in the School of Education office or online through the Student Academic Services
Forms Rack.
Secondary and K-12 Endorsement Area Classes |
(Sequence of methods classes below is variable and offered in some departments during regular class hours; see department schedules for additional details.) |
Secondary Content Methods Classes: |
Music: |
Health/Fitness: |
EDU 6361 Secondary English (3)
EDU 6364 Secondary Soc Studies (3)
EDU 6357 Secondary Math (3)
EDSC 6359 Secondary Science (3) |
MUS 3503 Gen Music Methd (3)
(in lieu of EDU 6530)
MUS 3504 Choral Methods (2)
MUS 3505 Inst Methods (2)
MUS 4654 Context Studies (3)
(in lieu of EDU 6133) |
PES 3510 Tching Phys Ed (5)
PES 5056 Alt Sprts & Gmes (2)
PES 5055 Special Pops (3)
(in lieu of 6000 Level Elective) |
Middle School Methods: |
Foreign Language (Spanish/French): |
EDU 6362 Sci/Hlth/Math (3)
EDU 6363 LA/SS/Art (3) |
LIN 2100 Language Study (5)
EDU 6365 Methods of FLT (3)
(*passing ACTFL score or 15
upper division language credits) |
Library Media: |
LIB 130 School Libraries (3, HCC)
EDLR 5043 Implications (3) |
ELL/Bilingual (see WAL course list) |
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Family & Consumer Science: |
Visual Arts: |
FCS 4512 Aspects of FTE (3)
FCS 4511 Curriculum & Evaluation (3)
*prerequisite FCS course content |
ART 2302 Painting Studio (5)
ART 3546 Art Education Methods (3) |
Application Requirements:
- Submit an official transcript for bachelor's degree verification.
- Meet endorsement requirements for the desired teaching area,.
- Meet university graduate admission requirements, including the submission of GRE or MAT scores.
However, the GRE or MAT requirement is waived for applicants with a GPA of 3.0 or higher or with a master's degree.
- Pass the WEST-B basic compentency test.
- Pass the WEST-E compentency test.
- Write a cover letter summarizing personal strengths, knowledge of subject matter, leadership and mentoring skills, and description of prior work with children or adolescents.
- Submit a professional resume and 2 letters of recommendation.
THE DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION IS MARCH 15, 2010.
Deadline for early decision is December 1, 2009.
For additional information regarding admissions requirements, you may contact Graduate Admissions.
Want up to $10,000 toward your tuition? Already pursuing a science, technology, engineering, or math degree? Ready to make a difference in students’ lives by teaching in a high-need district?
The preferred application deadline for the 2010-2011 year is April 1, 2010.
MAT Faculty and Staff Directory |
Program Advisors: |
Dr. Frank Kline, Interim Dean |
Art: Dr. Roger Feldman |
Dr. Rick Eigenbrood, Assistant Dean (Grad) |
ELL/Bilingual: Sherry Schneider |
Dr. Richard Scheuerman, MAT Chair |
FCS: Barbara Bovy |
Dr. Andrew Lumpe, Professor |
Health/Fitness: Bud Turner |
Dr. Scott Beers, Assistant Professor |
Library Media: Kate Shelby Martin, HCC |
Dr. Nyaradzo Mvududu, Assistant Professor |
Music: Dr. Ramona Holmes |
Dr. Kristine Gritter, Assistant Professor |
Special Education: Dr. Rick Eigenbrood |
Megan Hamshar, Graduate Program Manager |
TESOL: Dr. Kathryn Bartholomew |
Dr. Gregory Gelderman, Certification Officer |
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Marie Baldwin, Certification Advisor |
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Kristi Oya, Certification Coordinator |
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Lois Scheuerman, Teacher Intern Placement Manager |
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David Wicks, Instructional Technology Director |
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