Forest Grove Master of Arts in Teaching (daytime) Program
The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) daytime program is an innovative and rigorous teacher education program for candidates seeking initial licensure with authorizations at any of four levels:
- Early childhood (age 3 to grade 4)
- Elementary (grades 3-8)
- Middle school (grades 5-9)
- High school (grades 7-12)
All candidates have the opportunity to qualify for two authorizations, and while qualification for two is not required, it is encouraged. Subject area endorsements for the middle school and high school authorizations include art, business education (high school only), drama, world languages (Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Russian, and Spanish), health, language arts, marketing, mathematics (basic 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 or equivalent that enables passing the appropriate subject test required by Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC). In addition, candidates seeking the middle school authorization can be highly qualified in one or more of the four core subject areas (basic math, language arts, social studies, science) by passing the appropriate TSPC approved content test.
If candidates wish to earn an endorsement in Chinese, Russian or Japanese, their transcripts will be evaluated during the admissions process to determine if they will be allowed to pursue the endorsement. In addition, in order to establish speaking and writing proficiency prior to licensure for Chinese, Russian and Japanese endorsements, for which no test is required by TSPC, the College of Education will require students seeking these endorsements to take the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) tests Oral Proficiency Interview (OPI) and Writing Proficiency Test (WPT) administered by Language Testing International (LTI). The minimal level of proficiency required for both tests must be Intermediate High. Tests must be passed prior to student teaching.
During the program, candidates complete academic requirements for the Oregon Initial Teaching License while also completing the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree.
Curriculum
| Section | The Foundation Block - All Authorizations | Credit Hrs |
|---|---|---|
| EDUC-504 | Learning Communities I: Personal Awareness |
2 |
| EDUC-570 | School and Society |
2 |
| EDUC-515 | Advanced Human Development
and Psychology (ECE/Elem) or... |
4 |
| EDUC-516 | Advanced Human Development and Psychology: Middle and High School (MS/HS) |
4 |
| EDUC-602 | Teacher as Researcher I |
1 |
| EDUC-603 | Teacher as Researcher II | 1 |
| The Methods Block - Early Childhood Education Authorization | ||
| EDUC-505 | Learning Communities II: Diversity |
2 |
| EDUC-554 | Instructional Methods Across the Social Sciences |
2 |
| EDUC-558 | Curriculum Design: Elementary | 1 |
| EDUC-508 | Reading and Language Arts in ECE |
4 |
| EDUC-510 | Expressive Arts in ECE/Elem |
2 |
| EDUC-537 | Technology Across the Curriculum |
2 |
| EDUC-571 | Field Experience |
2 |
| EDUC-589 | Introduction to Math/Science/Health Teaching | 3 |
| EDUC-590 | Applications of Math/Science/Health Teaching | 1 |
| The Methods Block - Elementary Education Authorization | ||
| EDUC-505 | Learning Communities II: Diversity |
2 |
| EDUC-533 | General Methods, Assessment and Classroom Management |
3 |
| EDUC-544 | Reading and Language Arts in Elem/MS |
4 |
| EDUC-545 | Thematic Teaching through Social Studies and the Arts |
2 |
| EDUC-537 | Technology Across the Curriculum |
2 |
| EDUC-571 | Field Experience |
2 |
| EDUC-589 | Introduction to Math/Science/Health Teaching | 3 |
| EDUC-590 | Applications of Math/Science/Health Teaching | 1 |
| The Methods Block - Middle School and High School Authorizations | ||
| EDUC-505 | Learning Communities II: Diversity |
2 |
| EDUC-526 | Teaching, Assessment and Classroom Management in MS/HS |
4 |
| EDUC-541 | Reading and Writing Across the Curriculum |
2 |
| EDUC-567 | Curriculum Design | 2 |
| EDUC-537 | Technology Across the Curriculum | 2 |
| EDUC-571 | Field Experience | 2 |
| Special Methods for Middle and High School Authorizations | ||
| EDUC-502 | Teaching Art in MS/HS |
3 |
| EDUC-503 | Teaching Music in MS/HS |
3 |
| EDUC-536 | Teaching Health in MS/HS |
3 |
| EDUC-538 | Teaching Science in MS/HS |
3 |
| EDUC-539 | Teaching PE in MS/HS |
3 |
| EDUC-546 | Teaching Business in MS/HS |
3 |
| EDUC-547 | Teaching Foreign Language in MS/HS |
3 |
| EDUC-549 | Teaching Mathematics in MS/HS |
3 |
| EDUC-551 | Teaching Social Studies in MS/HS |
3 |
| EDUC-552 | Teaching Language Arts in MS/HS |
3 |
| EDUC-553 | Teaching Drama in MS/HS |
3 |
| The Applications Block - All Authorizations | ||
| EDUC-576 | Learning Communities III: Reflection and Practice |
2 |
| EDUC-575 | Student Teaching |
15 |
Total credits for ECE/Elem or Elem/MS |
46 |
|
Total credits for MS/HS |
44 |
Continuation in the Program
- Candidates must maintain good academic standing
- Candidates must maintain a 3.00 minimum GPA in all professional education and special education coursework with no grade lower than a C; a C- is not acceptable
- Candidates must pass all required coursework before student teaching
- Candidates must pass all tests required for licensure before student teaching
Requirements for Program Completion
- Candidates must complete all coursework with satisfactory grades
- Candidates must complete field experience, required practica, and full-time student teaching with a grade of Pass
- Candidates must complete requirements for two work samples. Requirements include preparation, assessment, teaching, and a satisfactory evaluation.
- Candidates must pass all applicable tests required by TSPC for licensure
Admissions Information
Application Requirements
Testing Information
Graduate Online Application
More Information
Fast Facts
Program Handbook - information subject to change
Contact
Krisha Hall, Admissions Counselor and Data Manager
Email: krisha@pacificu.edu
Phone: 503-352-1436
Mark Bailey, ECE/Elem MAT Program Coordinator
Email: baileym@pacificu.edu
Phone: 503-352-1442
Elaine Coughlin, MS/HS MAT Program Coordinator
Email: elainecoughlin@pacificu.edu
Phone: 503-352-1460
Ann Matschiner, Elem/MS MAT Program Coordinator
Email: matschal@pacificu.edu
Phone: 503-352-1461