Master of Arts in Teaching Flex Program
The Master of Arts in Teaching Flex Program is a cohort program designed to accommodate candidates who wish to work while attending school. Courses meet in the late afternoon, early evening, and on weekends over the course of four semesters. Upon completion of the program, candidates qualify for a Master of Arts in Teaching degree and an Oregon Initial Teaching License. The MAT/Flex program prepares candidates to teach at any of four levels: Early childhood education (age 3 to grade 4), elementary education (grades 3-8), middle school education (grades 5-9), and high school education (grades 7-12). For middle school and high school authorizations, the following endorsement areas are offered: Art, Business Education (High School only), Drama, Foreign Languages (French, German, Japanese, Russian and Spanish), Health, Language Arts, Marketing, Mathematics (Middle School and Advanced), Music, Physical Education, Science (Biology, Chemistry, Integrated Science, and Physics), and Social Studies. It is expected that candidates seeking specific endorsements will have completed an undergraduate major that enables passing the appropriate subject area test.
For more information about testing requirements and passing scores, see the Test Information page.
Admissions: How to prepare, how to apply, important dates
The earlier you submit your application, the better the possibility of acceptance. Because the College of Education reviews applications on a rolling basis, well-qualified applicants may be immediately admitted.
As an applicant you must document the following:
- A Bachelor’s degree by the time you begin courses in the College of Education
- Passing scores on a basic skills test (CBEST, Praxis I, or WEST-B)
- Experience with children or youth, particularly in a school setting
- College coursework as evidenced by official transcripts
Our Admissions Committee considers many factors:
- GPA (at least 2.75 as an undergraduate or 3.00 in at least eight semester hours of graduate studies)
- Passing test scores
- Strength of letters of evaluation
- Breadth of coursework (math, science, writing, literature, history, cross-cultural subjects, music, and art) for early childhood and elementary applicants
- Subject area knowledge for middle and high school applicants
- Writing ability as demonstrated in an essay
- Minimum course requirements:
- Early Childhood/Elementary Authorization (age 3 – 8th grade)
- Literature/Composition (8 semester hours or 12 quarter hours)
- Social Studies (8 semester hours or 12 quarter hours – can include history, political science, or geography)
- Mathematics (8 semester hours or 12 quarter hours – preference for Math for Elementary Teachers courses)
- Science (8 semester hours or 12 quarter hours – including a biology course with labs)
- Additional Recommended Courses for Early Childhood/Elementary
The following courses are recommended, but not required for admission.- Cross-cultural (2 semester hours or 3 quarter hours)
- Psychology (2 semester hours or 3 quarter hours)
- Art (2 semester hours or 3 quarter hours)
- Music (2 semester hours or 3 quarter hours)
- Middle/High School Authorization (5th – 12th grades)
In order to be considered for admission, you must have completed one of the following before you apply:- A major in the subject area you wish to teach
- A minor or coursework equivalent (20 semester hours or 30 quarter hours) in the subject area you wish to teach
- Elementary/Middle School Authorization (3rd – 10th grades)
- In order to be considered for admission, applicants must have completed both the requirements listed under the Early Childhood/Elementary and Middle/High School Sections.
- Early Childhood/Elementary Authorization (age 3 – 8th grade)
Handbooks
Curriculum
| Section | The Foundation Block - All Authorizations | Credit Hrs |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC-305G | Learning Communities: Personal Awareness and Diversity |
3 |
| EDUC-570 | School and Society | 2 |
| EDUC-561 | Advanced Human Development & Psychology |
4 |
| EDUC-537 | Technology Across the Curriculum |
2 |
| EDUC-601 | Teachers as Consumers of Research | 2 |
| The Methods Block - Early Childhood Education Authorization | ||
| EDUC-431G | Integrated Methods I: General Methods |
2 |
| EDUC-508 | Integrated Methods II: Reading & Language Arts in ECE |
4 |
| EDUC-543 | Integrated Methods III: Math, Science, and Health in ECE/Elem |
4 |
| EDUC-510 | Integrated Methods IV: Expressive Arts in ECE |
2 |
| The Methods Block - Elementary Education Authorization | ||
| EDUC-431G | Integrated Methods I: General Methods | 2 |
| EDUC-544 | Integrated Methods II: Reading & Language Arts in Elementary | 4 |
| EDUC-543 | Integrated Methods III: Math, Science, and Health in ECE/Elem | 4 |
| EDUC-545 | Thematic Teaching Through Social Studies & Arts | 2 |
| The Methods Block - Middle School and High School Authorizations | ||
| EDUC-326G | Teaching and Assessment in the Middle and High School |
3 |
| EDUC-541 | Reading and Writing Across the Curriculum |
2 |
| EDUC-567 | Curriculum Design: Middle and High School | 2 |
| Special Methods (in appropriate content area) | ||
| EDUC-502 | Teaching Art in the Middle School and High School | 3 |
| EDUC-503 | Teaching Music in the Middle School and High School | 3 |
| EDUC-536 | Teaching Health in the Middle School and High School | 3 |
| EDUC-538 | Teaching Science in the Middle School and High School | 3 |
| EDUC-539 | Teaching PE in the Middle School and High School | 3 |
| EDUC-546 | Teaching Business in the High School | 3 |
| EDUC-547 | Teaching Foreign Language in the Middle School and High School | 3 |
| EDUC-549 | Teaching Mathematics in the Middle School and High School | 3 |
| EDUC-551 | Teaching Social Studies in the Middle School and High School | 3 |
| EDUC-552 | Teaching Language Arts in the Middle School and High School | 3 |
| EDUC-553 | Teaching Drama in the Middle School and High School | 3 |
| The Applications Block - All Authorizations | ||
| EDUC-576 | Learning Communities III: Reflection and Practice | 2 |
| EDUC-575 | Student Teaching | 15 |
Continuation in the Program
- Candidates must maintain good academic standing.
- Candidates must maintain a 3.00 minimum GPA in all professional education and endorsement area coursework with no grade lower than a C; a C- is not acceptable.
- Candidates must complete all required coursework before student teaching.
- Candidates must have passed all tests required for licensure prior to student teaching.
- Candidates must meet all of the above requirements in order to register for student teaching.
Requirements for Program Completion
- Candidates must complete all coursework with satisfactory grades.
- Candidates must complete field experience, required practica, and student teaching with a grade of Pass.
- Candidates must complete requirements for two work samples. Requirements include preparation, teaching, and a satisfactory evaluation.
- Candidates must pass all applicable tests required by TSPC for licensure.
For More Information
Contact Person (Eugene): Shelley Smolnisky, Assistant Dean, Eugene Campus
Email: smolniskys@pacificu.edu
Phone: 541-485-6812
Contact Person (Eugene & Forest Grove Admissions): Diana Watkins, Assistant Director of Graduate & Professional Admissions
Email: teach@pacificu.edu
Phone: 503-352-1435