Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)
The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program is offered as an extension of the Fifth-Year Licensure program (or internship year) and consists of 35-36 credits or a combined total of 45 credits. The following is the cycle of required courses for the MAT degree.
Summer 1
The core of the first summer consists of three courses. The study of various leadership models and their implementation in schools, a survey of qualitative and quantitative research methods to assist a candidate’s research project, and the application of technology build the foundation for an intensive internship year. Courses to be completed are as follows:
| EDU-611 | Found/Instructional Leadership | 3 credits |
| EDU-612 | Research Methods & Design | 3 credits |
| EDU-613 | Instruction & Technology | 3 credits |
Internship Year
During the internship year the candidates take MAT seminar and work on the professional portfolio and the collection of data necessary to complete the research project, in addition to doing the coursework taken by the non-MAT interns.
Both groups will study assessment as it relates to learning. During this time, work on the professional portfolio and the collection of data necessary to complete the research project will continue.
Elementary Certification
Fall Semester
| EDU-517 | General Methods | 4 credits |
| EDU-520 | Assessment for Learning | 2 credits |
| EDU-595 | Elementary School Practicum | 6 credits |
| - | or | |
| EDU-596 | Secondary School Practicum | 4-11 credits |
| EDU-597 | Internship Seminar | 2 credits |
| EDU-697 | MAT Seminar | 2 credits |
Spring Semester
| EDU-517 | General Methods | 4 credits |
| EDU-595 | Elementary School Practicum | 6 credits |
| - | or | |
| EDU-596 | Secondary School Practicum | 4-11 credits |
| EDU-597 | Internship Seminar | 2 credits |
| EDU-697 | MAT Seminar | 2 credits |
Secondary Certificate
Fall Semester
| EDU-517 | General Methods | 4 credits |
| EDU-520 | Assessment for Learning | 2 credits |
| EDU-596 | Secondary School Practicum | 4-11 credits |
| EDU-597 | Internship Seminar | 2 credits |
| EDU-697 | MAT Seminar | 2 credits |
Spring Semester
| EDU-515 | Content Specific Professional Development Methods | 3 credits |
| EDU-596 | Secondary School Practicum | 4-11 credits |
| EDU-597 | Internship Seminar | 2 credits |
| EDU-697 | MAT Seminar | 2 credits |
Summer 2
The research project designed during the first summer and researched during the internship is written under the supervision of a College of Idaho professor and a thesis committee. Each candidate will prepare a professional development plan and complete a project consistent with that plan. Courses to be completed are as follows:
| EDU-580 | Projects in Professional Development | 3 credits |
| EDU-680 | Thesis Preparation | 3 credits |