Secondary Education, M.A.T.

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Program Description

The Secondary Education, M.A.T. (Master of Arts in Teaching) is an applied graduate program designed for practicing educational leaders. This program prepares educators as leaders in curriculum development, assessment, and instructional methods, with a focus on evidence-based research and practice. This program emphasizes hands-on learning within a collaborative cohort to equip future educators with the skills and knowledge required for a secondary content area endorsement. Graduates who successfully complete all program and licensure requirements are recommended for the Utah Professional Educator License, in addition to earning a content area endorsement and a master’s degree.

Matriculation Requirements

1. Application for admission to graduate program with application fee by the established deadline. 

2. Submit official transcripts from all universities attended. 

3. A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college/university, a nationally accredited program, or the international equivalent. 

4. A 3.0 cumulative undergraduate GPA or a 3.0 GPA calculated on the last 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of undergraduate work.

5. For international students whose native language is not English, submit official TOEFL or IELTS band scores. A TOEFL score of 79 iBT or higher, or an IELTS band score of 6.0 or higher within the past two years is required.

6. International students must also meet all US government requirements for international students.

7. The university uses a selective admissions process for admitting students to graduate programs. Meeting minimum admissions criteria does not guarantee admission to the graduate program or to the University as a graduate student. 

Program Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
Total Credit Hours		30
Master of Education Requirements		30 Credits
EDUC 6202	Creating and Managing a Learning Environment	3
EDUC 6311	Introduction to Special Education	3
EDUC 6203R	Student Teaching Graduate Licensure	6
EDUC 6663	Literacy in the Content Area	3
EDUC 6330	Strategies for Working with Diverse Learners	3
EDUC 6204R	Capstone Project	3
EDUC 6321	Instruction Technology Assessment Planning	3
EDUC 6410	Contemporary Issues in Education (Or a Content Methods Course )	3
EDUC 6415	Global Issues in Teaching and Learning (Or a Content Method Course)	3

Graduation Requirements

• Graduate coursework shall be completed within a six-year period.
• Credit for courses in which a student earns a grade of B- or lower shall not be applied to the master's degree.
• A cumulative grade-point average of 3.0 or higher shall be maintained in a graduate program courses in order to earn the master's degree.
• Graduate credits accepted from another regionally accredited institution or equivalent shall have been completed within four years of the graduate students' matriculation into the graduate program and cannot be older than six years at the time of graduation with a master's degree.
• Up to 12 credits of 5000-level coursework may be applied toward a graduate program.
• A minimum of two-thirds of the credits must be earned at Utah Valley University. 

Graduation Plan

This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied. You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation plan in Wolverine Track.

Plan of Study Grid

First Year
Semester 1		Credit Hours
EDUC 6311	Introduction to Special Education	3
EDUC 6321	Instruction Technology Assessment Planning	3
EDUC 6663	Literacy in the Content Area	3
	Credit Hours	9
Semester 2
EDUC 6202	Creating and Managing a Learning Environment	3
EDUC 6410	Contemporary Issues in Education (Or a Content Methods Course )	3
EDUC 6330	Strategies for Working with Diverse Learners	3
	Credit Hours	9
Semester 3
EDUC 6415	Global Issues in Teaching and Learning (Or a Content Methods course )	3
EDUC 6204R	Capstone Project	3
EDUC 6203R	Student Teaching Graduate Licensure	6
	Credit Hours	12
	Total Credit Hours	30

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate attention to the impact of unique learner characteristics on development and growth.
2. Demonstrate clarity in how to effectively plan for student learning and engagement.
3. Apply high quality instructional practices to meet the learning needs of 7-12 students.
4. Create academic, physical, social and emotional conditions to support student centered environments.
5. Demonstrate an awareness of and adherence to professional and ethical standards in working with schools, families, and communities.