The outline of the program is as follows:
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While candidates are completing requirements for a Bachelor’s degree, they also complete the following courses: EDUC 101, EDUC 135, EDUC 136, EDUC 136L, EDUC 225, EDUC 225L, EDUC 305, EDUC 314, EDUC 315, EDUC 317, EDUC 305L/EDUC 505L, EDUC 311L/EDUC 511L, EDUC 511, EDUC 512, LING 618, MATH 125, SCI 322, and SSCI 321.
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During the fall semester, candidates will be enrolled full-time for their student teaching experience (EDUC 587, EDUC 594, and EDUC 596), and spring semester for graduate courses (EDUC 531, EDUC 542, EDUC 552 , EDUC 593, LING 531 and a Category I BITH course). With the satisfactory completion of student teaching and the State of Illinois examinations, candidates may apply for State of Illinois teacher licensure.
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Each subsequent semester until an Educational Project is satisfactorily completed, candidates must enroll in EDUC 599 and pay the continuation fee.
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The Master of Arts in Teaching degree will be awarded once all degree requirements are complete and the Educational Project is satisfactorily completed.
Requirements for the Accelerated Master of Arts in Teaching: Elementary Licensure degree are graduate 38 hours including:
| Code | Title | Credits |
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| EDUC 511 | Theories and Methods of Teaching Elementary and Middle School Students (Elementary/Middle Method) | 4 |
| EDUC 512 | Theories and Methods: Elementary and Middle School Reading | 4 |
| EDUC 531 | Ethical Perspectives on Teaching | 2 |
| EDUC 542 | Research Methodologies in Education | 2 |
| EDUC 552 | Educational Technology | 2 |
| EDUC 587 | Philosophical Foundations of Education | 3 |
| EDUC 593 | Educational Project | 2 |
| EDUC 594 | Craft Of Teaching | 2 |
| EDUC 596 | Student Teaching | 9 |
| LING 531 | Theological Perspectives on Language and Education | 2 |
| LING 618 | English Language Learning Content Methods and Materials | 2 |
| Select one 4-credit Bible/Theology course from the approved graduate program's Category I listing | 4 | |
| Complete an Educational Project within five years of the first term as a full M.A.T. student | ||
| Total Credits | 38 | |