Elementary, Middle or High School: Teaching (MAT)
Faculty
Helen Guttentag, Dr of Clinical Programs & Undergrad. Ed, Prof of Practice
Daren Graves, Associate Professor
Ellen Davidson, Associate Professor of Practice
Janie Ward, Professor & Chair of Education and Africana Studies Depar
Theresa Perry, Professor
Kristin Nelson, Associate Professor of Practice
Description
Simmons's Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program provides a strong academic and pedagogical foundation, with extensive field experience for men and women seeking their first teaching license as elementary teachers (grades 1-6) or middle school (grades 5-8) and high school teachers (grades 8-12). Our graduates have exceptional pass rates on the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL) — and quickly build successful careers.
At Simmons, we provide a highly collaborative environment, individualized programs of study, supportive faculty mentors, and plenty of hands-on experience. Although we offer a one-semester teaching practicum (the state minimum), many students opt to pursue our unique full-year internship, which allows them to gain more classroom experience than most teaching programs provide. In addition, MAT supervisors observe students a minimum of six times each semester and maintain weekly contact. Many of our program supervisors and supervising practitioners are Simmons alumni; experienced classroom teachers and all are committed mentors
Learning Outcomes
Simmons’s Master of Arts in Teaching program addresses the Massachusetts Department of Education’s standards for Subject Matter Knowledge and Professional Standards for Teachers.
Requirements for entry into program
Competitive merit scholarships are available for the most qualified applicants. Applicants are automatically considered for scholarships at time of acceptance; there is no separate application.
Costs
Including financing and fellowships / assistantships
$900 per credit hour
Activity Fee $52 per semester
Competitive merit scholarships are available for the most qualified applicants. Applicants are automatically considered for scholarships at time of acceptance; there is no separate application.
Delivery Mode or Modes Available (full-time, part-time, locations, technologies, etc.)
Degree requirements
Credits
36 – 40, depending on program choice
Core, Pre-requisite, and elective course requirements and progression, etc.
Elementary School Teacher Program
Master of Arts in Teaching and Initial Licensure — 36-credit program
The 36-credit program leads to the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) and initial licensure in Massachusetts. The program can be completed in as few as 12 months of full-time study. Individuals may design part-time program sequences in consultation with a member of the department.
Program Requirements
| GEDUC 460 | Teaching Strategies for the Inclusive_Classroom | 4 |
| GEDUC 445 | Educational Psychology | 4 |
| GEDUC 461 | Social Studies, Science & the Arts_For the Elementary Classroom | 4 |
| GEDUC 464 | Reading & Language Arts for the_Elementary Classroom | 4 |
| GEDUC 467 | Math for the Elementary Classroom | 4 |
| TESL 417 | Sheltered English Instruction | 4 |
| GEDUC 401 | Practicum Seminar: Elementary | 4 |
| GEDUC 480 | Practicum: Elementary Education (1-6) | Variable |
| | Elective | |
GEDUC 401, GEDUC 480: Spring
The practicum is a full-time, 14-week teaching experience during the spring semester. Please note that acceptance into the MAT program does not guarantee automatic acceptance into the practicum. Students must be recommended by the department before moving into the practical portion of the program.
Master of Arts in Teaching and Initial Licensure — 40-credit program
The 40-credit program leads to the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) and initial licensure in Massachusetts. The program can be completed in as few as 16 months of full-time study. Individuals may design part-time program sequences in consultation with a member of the department.
Program Requirements:
| GEDUC 460 | Teaching Strategies for the Inclusive_Classroom | 4 |
| GEDUC 445 | Educational Psychology | 4 |
| GEDUC 461 | Social Studies, Science & the Arts_For the Elementary Classroom | 4 |
| GEDUC 464 | Reading & Language Arts for the_Elementary Classroom | 4 |
| GEDUC 467 | Math for the Elementary Classroom | 4 |
| TESL 417 | Sheltered English Instruction | 4 |
| GEDUC 400 | Pre-Practicum Seminar: | 4 |
| GEDUC 488 | Pre-Practicum: | 4 |
| GEDUC 401 | Practicum Seminar: Elementary | 4 |
| GEDUC 480 | Practicum: Elementary Education (1-6) | Variable |
GEDUC 400, GEDUC 488: Fall
GEDUC 401, GEDUC 480: Spring
The pre-practicum and practicum provide our students with a year-long teaching experience. The MAT program has developed relationships with a variety of communities in Massachusetts in order to provide our students with the best practicum experiences possible.
Please note that acceptance into the MAT program does not guarantee automatic acceptance into the pre-practicum/practicum. Students must be recommended by the department before moving into the practical portion of the program.
Middle and High School Teacher Program
Master of Arts in Teaching and Initial Licensure — 36-credit program
The 36-credit program leads to the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) and initial licensure in Massachusetts. The program can be completed in as few as 12 months of full-time study. Individuals may design part-time program sequences in consultation with a member of the department.
Program Requirements
| GEDUC 460 | Teaching Strategies for the Inclusive_Classroom | 4 |
| GEDUC 445 | Educational Psychology | 4 |
| | Elective | |
| GEDUC 455 | Issues in Teaching and Learning for_Middle and High School Teachers | 4 |
| GEDUC ___: | Methods of Teaching (Subject area) | |
| TESL 417 | Sheltered English Instruction | 4 |
| GEDUC 402 | Practicum Seminar Middle/High | 4 |
| GEDUC 481 | Practicum: Middle School (5-8) | Variable |
| GEDUC 482 | Practicum: High School (8-12) | Variable |
| | Elective | |
GEDUC 402, GEDUC 481, GEDUC 482: Sping
The practicum is a full-time, 14-week teaching experience during the spring semester. Please note that acceptance into the MAT program does not guarantee automatic acceptance into the practicum. Students must be recommended by the department before moving into the practical portion of the program.
Master of Arts in Teaching and Initial Licensure — 40-credit program
The 40-credit program leads to the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) and initial licensure in Massachusetts. The program can be completed in as few as 16 months of full-time study. Individuals may design part-time program sequences in consultation with a member of the department.
Program Requirements:
| GEDUC 460 | Teaching Strategies for the Inclusive_Classroom | 4 |
| GEDUC 445 | Educational Psychology | 4 |
| | Elective | |
| GEDUC 455 | Issues in Teaching and Learning for_Middle and High School Teachers | 4 |
| GEDUC ___: | Methods of Teaching (Subject area) | |
| TESL 417 | Sheltered English Instruction | 4 |
| GEDUC 400 | Pre-Practicum Seminar: | 4 |
| GEDUC 488 | Pre-Practicum: | 4 |
| GEDUC 402 | Practicum Seminar Middle/High | 4 |
| GEDUC 481 | Practicum: Middle School (5-8) | Variable |
| GEDUC 482 | Practicum: High School (8-12) | Variable |
GEDUC 400, GEDUC 488: Fall
GEDUC 402, GEDUC 481, GEDUC 482: Spring
The pre-practicum and practicum provide our students with a year-long teaching experience. The MAT program has developed relationships with a variety of communities in Massachusetts in order to provide our students with the best practicum experiences possible.
Please note that acceptance into the MAT program does not guarantee automatic acceptance into the pre-practicum/practicum. Students must be recommended by the department before moving into the practical portion of the program.
Capstone, placement, internship, practicum, etc.
- Students may pursue a 36-credit program with a 14-week full-time practicum, or a 40-credit program with a full-year internship. Some partnering schools and districts provide a stipend for Simmons teaching interns. Students may begin the MAT program any semester.
- The program can be completed in as few as 12 months of full-time study. Individuals may design part-time program sequences in consultation with a member of the department.
Concentrations, specializations, etc.
Licensure, certification, etc.
- Initial license as elementary teachers (grades 1-6) or middle school (grades 5-8) and high school teachers (grades 8-12).
- Simmons graduates have exceptional pass rates on the Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL)
Dual (and other) degree options
Simmons also offers Teaching/Liberal Arts dual-degree programs leading to a Master of Arts in Teaching, plus a Master of Arts in Children's Literature, Gender/Cultural Studies, English, or History.
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