Master of Arts in Teaching - Elementary
The Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) degree is a graduate certification program for individuals with a bachelor's degree in science and seeking an elementary education certificate (grades K-8) with a major in integrated science. The holder of this certificate may teach all subjects in kindergarten through grade five and teach science in grades sixth through eighth. The integrated science (DI) group major includes 43 credit hours distributed among life, physical and earth and space sciences. Students in this program receive the Michigan Elementary Provisional Teaching Certification while earning credits toward the Master of Arts in Teaching Degree (M.A.T.)
The M.A.T. program consists of graduate level courses (several involving work with children in a school setting) and a student teaching experience for a minimum of one University semester. A State competency examination is required in the major and minor content areas before student teaching (TED 5780 Directed Teaching and Conference).