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2025-2026 Graduate Bulletin
Teaching (MAT)
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Dr. Charles Gonzalez
MAT Coordinator
Assistant Professor
Department of Teaching and Learning
Location: Claxton Building, Room 223
Phone: 931-221-1114
Email: gonzalezc@apsu.edu
Mr. Kevin Fee
Coordinator of Teacher Licensure
Department of Teaching and Learning
Location: Claxton Building, Room 228
Phone: 931-221-6182
Email: feek@apsu.edu
For a Tennessee teaching license, all candidates in this program must complete the edTPA and those who are not job-embedded are required to complete student teaching. If the candidate is not seeking licensure, a written comprehensive exam is required to satisfy the requirement for this degree.
Admission Requirements
Listed below are the required application materials and the associated scores (if necessary) for each.
- Application for admission
- Application Fee: $45 domestic or $55 international
- Official transcripts from all colleges attended
- Verification of lawful presence in the United States (i.e. submit a license or other approved document)
- Bachelor’s degree, from a regionally accredited institution showing a minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.00
- Official scores on the Praxis II exam required in your certification area (exceptions are Grades 6-8 Science Licensure and Middle Grades 6-8 Mathematics)
- Military documents (if applicable)
- Admission decision by department
For more information about the application process, please visit apsu.edu/grad-studies.
Some University Programs have additional requirements and information included in the Program Handbook. Program Handbooks, which are incorporated into herein by reference, are available by selecting the following link: Master of Arts in Teaching.
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Program CIP Code
08.13.0101.00 Program Student Learning Outcomes
6-12 Licensure Secondary Science Concentration - Students will be able to articulate how students learn and develop knowledge of science and scientific process skills.
- Students will be able to express, in written and oral formats, the knowledge of best practices of modern science instruction.
- Students will be able to develop inquiry and problem-based lesson plans in appropriate settings, consistent with safety guidelines that are aligned with state standards and national frameworks for science. Plans will be designed to engage diverse students in activities that address the nature of science, inquiry, and interactions between science and society.
- Students will be able to construct performance-based assessment strategies to equitably measure progress toward achievement of learning targets in the science classroom and use data-driven approaches to modify instruction based on evaluations and student feedback.
- Students will be able to demonstrate proficiency’s in utilizing action research strategies to identify systemic or classroom-specific issues and develop practical solutions relevant to achieving effectiveness in science education.
Grades 6-8 Science Licensure Concentration - Students will be able to articulate how students learn and develop knowledge of science and scientific process skills.
- Students will be able to express, in written and oral formats, the knowledge of best practices of modern science instruction.
- Students will be able to develop inquiry and problem-based lesson plans in appropriate settings, consistent with safety guidelines that are aligned with state standards and national frameworks for science. Plans will be designed to engage diverse students in activities that address the nature of science, inquiry, and interactions between science and society.
- Students will be able to construct performance-based assessment strategies to equitably measure progress toward achievement of learning targets in the science classroom and use data-driven approaches to modify instruction based on evaluations and student feedback.
- Students will be able to demonstrate proficiency’s in utilizing action research strategies to identify systemic or classroom-specific issues and develop practical solutions relevant to achieving effectiveness in science education.
Middle Grades 6-8 Mathematics Concentration - Students will engage in coursework designed to enhance their skills with planning instruction based on the learning needs of their students.
- Students will practice analyzing teaching effectiveness by reviewing their field experience, opportunities, engaging in edTPA preparation, and self-reflection of teaching practices.
PreK-3 Concentration - Student is able to make plans for instruction that address content-specific skills, concepts, strategies, and/or processes.
- Students is able to use knowledge of his/her students to target support for students to develop content-specific skills, concepts, strategies, and/or processes.
- Student is able to use knowledge of his/her students to justify instructional plans.
- Students is able to identify and support language demands associated with content learning tasks.
- Students is able to select or design information and formal assessments to monitor students’ progress toward developing content-specific skills, concepts, strategies, and/or processes.
- Student is able to demonstrate a positive learning environment that supports students engagement in learning.
Secondary Education (7-12) Concentration - Students will be able to articulate how students learn and develop knowledge of science and scientific process skills.
- Students will be able to express, in written and oral formats, the knowledge of best practices of modern science instruction.
- Students will be able to develop inquiry and problem-based lesson plans in appropriate settings, consistent with safety guidelines that are aligned with state standards and national frameworks for science. Plans will be designed to engage diverse students in activities that address the nature of science, inquiry, and interactions between science and society.
- Students will be able to construct performance-based assessment strategies to equitably measure progress toward achievement of learning targets in the science classroom and use data-driven approaches to modify instruction based on evaluations and student feedback.
- Students will be able to demonstrate proficiency’s in utilizing action research strategies to identify systemic or classroom-specific issues and develop practical solutions relevant to achieving effectiveness in science education.
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Concentration - Students will know, understand, and use the major theories and research related to the structure and acquisition of language.
- Students will know, understand, and use major concepts, principles, theories, and research related to the nature and role of culture and cultural groups to construct supportive learning environments for ELL students.
- Students will know, understand, and use research-based practices and strategies related to planning, implementing, and managing standards-based ELL instruction.
- Students will demonstrate an understanding of issues and concepts of assessments and use standards-based procedures with ELL students.
- Students will have skills to work collaboratively with school staff and the community to improve the learning environment, provide support, and advocate for ELL students and their families.
Curriculum
The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program provides opportunities for persons who hold baccalaureate degrees to complete initial teacher licensure requirements and a master’s degree concurrently. Concentrations are available in Secondary Education (6-12), Secondary Science Education (6-12), Chemistry and Biology, Elementary Education (K-5), with a specialization in Early Childhood Education (PreK-3), Special Education (K-8 Interventionist), Middle Grades Mathematics (6-8), and Middle School Science (6-8). This degree program is not available to persons who already hold a professional teaching license. However, persons teaching on an alternative license may qualify for admission to the MAT program. Students must complete student teaching or complete alternative licensure requirements for this degree. Completion of a Capstone Project is required for program completion. |
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