Master of Arts in Teaching

Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in Elementary Education with 2042 Multiple Subject Credential

Students entering the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in Elementary Education program must meet all of the requirements listed above for the Multiple Subject Credential program.

In addition, students must possess a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 in the last 60 semester credits of their baccalaureate degree. Students using the CUC Admissions Option Two must possess a GPA between 2.75 and 2.99 to be admitted to the combined credential and graduate MAT degree program and must have a passing score on one of the examinations noted below:

Graduate Record Examination (GRE): any two of the three GRE scores (Verbal, Quantitative or Analytical Writing) may be used to meet graduate admissions standards for the MAT. The minimum acceptable score for the Verbal and Quantitative sections is 450. The minimum acceptable score for the Analytic Writing is 4.5.

Miller Analogies Test (MAT): achieve a minimum scaled score of 403.

Subject Matter Competency Examination: earn passing score on the CSET Multiple Subjects Examination.

Transfer of Coursework

A total of six graduate level credits is the maximum allowed to transfer into the MAT Degree Program.

Required Coursework

Please note that the required prerequisites for the credential are completed outside of the degree program.

Demonstration of Mastery

All Master of Arts in Teaching Degree candidates must demonstrate mastery for the degree by completing an Action Research Project (ARP). The ARP is designed and begun in EDUU 604 but may not be completed in one term. Students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or better for all of the courses completed prior to starting the Action Research Project. Students must complete the Action Research Project, write a paper based on that research and make a presentation to a group of educators. Detailed requirements and guidelines for the ARP are presented in the MAT Handbook that can be obtained from a program academic advisor.

* A waiver of the technology requirement may be granted upon successful completion of the CSET Educational Technology Exam, documentation of completion of regular education computers in education coursework from an accredited college or university, or submission of an electronic portfolio (under certain conditions).

** Subject matter competency waiver or passage of the CSET must be met prior to enrollment in the required fieldwork component for the credential.

*** EDUU 600 must be taken prior to taking EDUU 604.

Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in Secondary Education
with 2042 Single Subject Credential

Students entering the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in Secondary Education program must meet all of the requirements listed above for the Single Subject Credential program.

In addition, students must possess a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 in the last 60 semester credits of their baccalaureate degree. Students using the CUC Admissions Option Two must possess a GPA between 2.75 and 2.99 to be admitted to the combined credential and graduate MAT degree program and must have a passing score on one of the examinations noted below:

Graduate Record Examination (GRE): any two of the three GRE scores (Verbal, Quantitative or Analytical Writing) may be used to meet graduate admissions standards for the MAT. The minimum acceptable score for the Verbal and Quantitative sections is 450. The minimum acceptable score for the Analytic Writing is 4.5.

Miller Analogies Test (MAT): achieve a minimum scaled score of 403.

Subject Matter Competency Examination: successfully complete the appropriate California Subject Examination for Teachers (CSET) or Single Subject Assessments for Teaching (SSAT) and/or Praxis Examination.

Transfer of Coursework

A total of six graduate level credits is the maximum allowed to be transferred into the MAT Degree Program.

Required Coursework

Please note that the required prerequisites and fieldwork component for the credential are completed outside of the degree program.

Demonstration of Mastery

All Master of Arts in Teaching Degree candidates must demonstrate mastery for the degree by completing an Action Research Project (ARP). The ARP is designed and begun in EDUC 604 but may not be completed in one term. Students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or better for all of the courses completed prior to starting the Action Research Project. Students must complete the Action Research Project, write a paper based on that research and make a presentation to a group of educators. Detailed requirements and guidelines for the ARP are presented in the MAT Handbook that can be obtained from a program academic advisor.

* A waiver of the technology requirement may be granted upon successful completion of the CSET Educational Technology Exam, documentation of completion of regular education computers in education coursework from an accredited college or university, or submission of an electronic portfolio (under certain conditions).

** Subject matter competency waiver or passage of the CSET must be met prior to enrollment in the required fieldwork component for the credential.

*** EDUU 600 must be taken prior to taking EDUU 604.

Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in Special Education
with Preliminary Education Specialist and
2042 Multiple Subject Credentials

Students entering the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in Special Education with Education Specialist and 2042 Multiple Subject Credentials program must meet all of the requirements listed above for both the Preliminary Level I Education Specialist (Mild/ Moderate or Moderate Severe) and the Multiple Subject Credential programs.

In addition, students must possess a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 in the last 60 semester credits of their baccalaureate degree. Students with an admission GPA between 2.75 and 2.99 may be admitted with provisional standing to the combined credential and graduate MAT degree program if they have a passing score on one of the examinations noted below:

Graduate Record Examination (GRE): Any two of the three GRE scores (Verbal, Quantitative or Analytical Writing) may be used to meet graduate admissions standards for the MAT. The minimum acceptable score for the Verbal and Quantitative sections is 450. The minimum acceptable score for the Analytic Writing is 4.5.

Miller Analogies Test (MAT): achieve a minimum scaled score of 403.

Subject Matter Competency Examination: Earn passing score on the CSET Multiple Subjects Examination.

Transfer of Coursework:

A total of six graduate level credits is the maximum allowed to transfer into the MAT Degree Program.

Required Coursework:

Please note that the required prerequisites and fieldwork component for the credential are completed outside of the degree program.

Demonstration of Mastery:

All Master of Arts in Teaching Degree candidates must demonstrate mastery for the degree by completing an Action Research Project (ARP). The ARP is designed and begun in EDUC 604 but may not be completed in one term. Students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or better for all of the courses completed prior to starting the Action Research Project. Students must complete the Action Research Project, write a paper based on that research and make a presentation to a group of educators. Detailed requirements and guidelines for the ARP are presented in the MAT Handbook that can be obtained from a program academic advisor.

* A waiver of the technology requirement may be granted upon successful completion of the CSET Educational Technology Exam, documentation of completion of regular education computers in education coursework from an accredited college or university, or submission of an electronic portfolio (under certain conditions).

** Passage of the CSET must be met prior to enrollment in the required fieldwork component for the credential.

*** EDUU 600 must be taken prior to EDUU 604.

Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in Special Education
with Education Preliminary Specialist and
2042 Single Subject Credentials

Students entering the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in Special Education with Education Specialist and 2042 Single Subject Credentials program must meet all of the requirements listed above for both the Preliminary Level I Education Specialist (Mild/ Moderate or Moderate Severe) and the Single Subject Credential programs.

In addition, students must possess a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 in the last 60 semester credits of their baccalaureate degree. Students with an admission GPA between 2.75 and 2.99 may be admitted with provisional standing to the combined credential and graduate MAT degree program if they have a passing score on one of the examinations noted below:

Graduate Record Examination (GRE): Any two of the three GRE scores (Verbal, Quantitative or Analytical Writing) may be used to meet graduate admissions standards for the MAT. The minimum acceptable score for the Verbal and Quantitative sections is 450. The minimum acceptable score for the Analytic Writing is 4.5.

Miller Analogies Test (MAT): achieve a minimum scaled score of 403.

Subject Matter Competency Examination: Earn passing score on the CSET Multiple Subjects Examination.

Transfer of Coursework:

A total of six graduate level credits is the maximum allowed to transfer into the MAT Degree Program.

Required Coursework:

Please note that the required prerequisites and fieldwork component for the credential are completed outside of the degree program.

Demonstration of Mastery:

All Master of Arts in Teaching Degree candidates must demonstrate mastery for the degree by completing an Action Research Project (ARP). The ARP is designed and begun in EDUU 604 but may not be completed in one term. Students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or better for all of the courses completed prior to starting the Action Research Project. Students must complete the Action Research Project, write a paper based on that research and make a presentation to a group of educators. Detailed requirements and guidelines for the ARP are presented in the MAT Handbook that can be obtained from a program academic advisor.

* A waiver of the technology requirement may be granted upon successful completion of the CSET Educational Technology Exam, documentation of completion of regular education computers in education coursework from an accredited college or university, or submission of an electronic portfolio (under certain conditions).

** Subject matter competency must be met prior to enrollment in the required fieldwork component for the credential.

*** EDUU 600 must be taken prior to EDUU 604.

Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in Special Education
Education Specialist Preliminary Credential (Level I)
Only with CLAD Certificate (Mild/Moderate and/or Moderate/Severe)

Students entering the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in Special Education, Education Specialist Preliminary Credential (Level I) Only with CLAD Certificate (Mild/MOderate and/or Moderate/Severe), must meet the admission requirements specified for that credential.

In addition, students must possess a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 in the last 60 semester credits of their baccalaureate degree. Students using the CUC Admission Option Two must possess a GPA between 2.75 and 2.99 to be admitted to the combined credential and graduate MAT degree program and must have a passing score on one of the examinations noted below:

Graduate Record Examination (GRE): any two of the three GRE scores (Verbal, Quantitative, or Analytical Writing) may be used to meet graduate admissions standards for the MAT. The minimum acceptable score for the Verbal and Quantitative sections is 450. The minimum acceptable score for the Analytical Writing section is 4.5.

Miller Analogies Test (MAT): achieve a minimum scaled score of 403.

Subject Matter Competency Examination: earn passing score on the CSET Multiple Subjects Examination.

Transfer of Coursework:

A total of six graduate level credits is the maximum allowed to transfer into the MAT Degree Program.

Required Coursework:

Please note that the required prerequisites and fieldwork component for the credential are completed outside of the degree program.

Demonstration of Mastery:

All Master of Arts in Teaching Degree candidates must demonstrate mastery for the degree by completing an Action Research Project (ARP). The ARP is designed and begun in EDUC 604 but may not be completed in one term. Students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or better for all of the courses completed prior to starting the Action Research Project. Students must complete the Action Research Project, write a paper based on that research and make a presentation to a group of educators. Detailed requirements and guidelines for the ARP are presented in the MAT Handbook that can be obtained from a program academic advisor.

* A waiver of the technology requirement may be granted upon successful completion of the CSET Educational Technology Exam, documentation of completion of regular education computers in education coursework from an accredited college or university, or submission of an electronic portfolio (under certain conditions).

** Subject matter competency must be met prior to enrollment in the required fieldwork component for the credential.

*** EDUU 600 must be taken prior to EDUU 604.

Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in Special Education
Education Specialist Preliminary Credential (Level I)
Only without CLAD Certificate(Mild/Moderate and/or Moderate/Severe)

Students entering the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) in Special Education, Education Specialist Preliminary (Level I) only without the CLAD Certificate (Mild/Moderate and/or Moderate/Severe), must meet the admission requirements specified for that credential.

Students must possess a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 in the last 60 semester credits of their baccalaureate degree. Students using the CUC Admission Option Two must possess a GPA between 2.75 and 2.99 to be admitted to the combined credential and graduate MAT degree program and must have a passing score on one of the examinations noted below:

Graduate Record Examination (GRE): any two of the three GRE scores (Verbal, Quantitative, or Analytical Writing) may be used to meet graduate admissions standards for the MAT. The minimum acceptable score for the Verbal and Quantitative sections is 450. The minimum acceptable score for the Analytical Writing section is 4.5.

Miller Analogies Test (MAT): achieve a minimum scaled score of 403.

Subject Matter Competency Examination: earn passing score on the CSET Multiple Subjects Examination.

Transfer of Coursework:

A total of six graduate level credits is the maximum allowed to transfer into the MAT Degree Program.

Required Coursework:

Please note that the required prerequisites and fieldwork component for the credential are completed outside of the degree program.

Demonstration of Mastery:

All Master of Arts in Teaching Degree candidates must demonstrate mastery for the degree by completing an Action Research Project (ARP). The ARP is designed and begun in EDUU 604 but may not be completed in one term. Students must have a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or better for all of the courses completed prior to starting the Action Research Project. Students must complete the Action Research Project, write a paper based on that research and make a presentation to a group of educators. Detailed requirements and guidelines for the ARP are presented in the MAT Handbook that can be obtained from a program academic advisor.

* A waiver of the technology requirement may be granted upon successful completion of the CSET Educational Technology Exam, documentation of completion of regular education computers in education coursework from an accredited college or university, or submission of an electronic portfolio (under certain conditions).

** Subject matter competency must be met prior to enrollment in the required fieldwork component for the credential.

*** EDUU 600 must be taken prior to EDUU 604.