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The first is for individuals who hold an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited college in English, mathematics, social studies, or biological science. Individuals who hold a degree, or its equivalent, in one of the above content areas may earn an MAT for teaching middle grades (5-9) language arts, mathematics, science, or social studies. They may also pursue certification to teach secondary (9-12) English, mathematics, or biology. Individuals may also earn dual (5-12) certification to teach middle AND high school content.
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Program Course Listing
| Certification in Middle Grades (5-9), Secondary Grades (8-12), or dual middle and secondary (5-12) | Certification in Learning and Behavior Disorders(LBD) | |
| Course # and Description | Semester Hours | Semester Hours |
| EDU 500: Introduction to Education (in-seat immersion) | 1 | 1 |
| EDU 505: Foundations of Education | 2 | 2 |
| EDU 515: Teaching and Learning Seminar I – Nature and Needs of Diverse Learners [Learning Theories] | ||
| EDU 520: Growth and Development through the Lifespan | 2 | 2 |
| EDU 530: Curriculum and Methods for Teaching Middle and Secondary School | 3 | 3 |
| EDU 575: Classroom Management for Middle and High School | 3 | 3 |
| EDU 600: Assessment for Teaching and Learning | 3 | 3 |
| EDU 608: Capstone Seminar | ||
| EDU 615: Teaching and Learning Seminar II – Nature and Needs of Diverse Learners [Behavior Management] | ||
| EDU 620: Teaching Students w/ Special Needs in General Classrooms | 2 | 2 |
| EDU 630: Integrating Instructional Technology & Media into Teaching | 2 | 2 |
| EDU 640: Literacy and Reading in the Content Areas | 2 | 2 |
| EDU 680: Supervised Clinical Practice (Student Teaching) | 8 | 8 |
| EDS 510: Introduction to Special Education | 3 | |
| EDS 515: Characteristics of Children with Autism | 2 | |
| EDS 520: Assistive and Adaptive Technologies | 2 | |
| EDS 530: Transition Planning for Children w/Disabilities | 1 | |
| EDS 540: Teaching Mathematics to Students with Disabilities | 3 | |
| EDS 580: Reading Theories | 3 | |
| EDS 610: Special Education: Assessment and Evaluation | 3 | |
| EDS 620: Methods and Strategies in Behavior Management | 3 | |
| EDS 625: LBD Methods and Collaboration in Elementary (P-5) Grades | 2 | |
| EDS 630: LBD Methods and Collaboration in Content Areas (6-12) Grades | 2 | |
| Electives: Track 1 electives in subject area (i.e. an English major selects Teaching of Writing); Track 2 electives for LBD – one course from curriculum and methods courses and one course in literacy | 6 | 6 |
| Total | 36 | 58 |
*A minimum grade of “C” is required.
