Master of Arts in Teaching - with Texas Teacher Certification
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Do you want to become a teacher? Our Master of Arts in Teaching with Texas Teacher Certification program provides future teachers an opportunity to earn initial teacher certification while getting ahead professionally by also earning a Master’s degree. There are two certification options for you.
Core Subjects EC-6 and ESL Supplemental Certification
The Master of Teaching (MAT) degree with Core Subjects EC-6 and ESL Supplemental Certification prepares and certifies graduates for self-contained and subject specific teaching positions in Texas elementary schools. The program also trains and certifies graduates to teach English as a Second Language (ESL) students in both mainstream and ESL self-contained elementary classrooms.
| Semester | Course Title |
|---|---|
| May Mini | MAT 6381: Teaching in Urban Classrooms |
| Summer 5-week 1 | ESL 5333: ESL Instruction/Assessment & the Acquisition of Language Concepts READ 5313: Literacy Curriculum, Methods & Assessment in the EC-8 Classroom |
| Summer 5-week 2 | ESL 5334: Foundations of ESL Education, Cultural Awareness, & Family/Community Involvement MAT 5314: Curriculum, Methods, & Assessment in EC-8 Reading, Science, & Social Studies |
| Fall (Begin full-time teaching position) | MAT 5310: Understanding the EC-12 Learner MAT 5399: Directed Study in Urban Teaching |
| Spring | MAT 5311: Math Methods for EC-8 MAT 5399: Directed Study in Urban Teaching |
| Summer 5-week 1 | MAT 6315: Introduction to Educational Research MAT 6322: Readings in Critical Pedagogy |
| Summer 5-week 2 | MAT 6390: Directed Study in Urban Education (Capstone) |
Secondary Texas Educator Certification
The Master of Teaching (MAT) degree with Secondary Certification prepares graduates to teach grades 7 to 12 in their area of specialization.
| Semester | Course Title |
|---|---|
| May Mini | MAT 6381: Teaching in Urban Classrooms |
| Summer 5-week 1 | ESL 5333: ESL Instruction/Assessment & the Acquisition of Language Concepts ETC 5301: Advanced Educational Technology |
| Summer 5-week 2 | ESL 5334: Foundations of ESL Education, Cultural Awareness, & Family/Community Involvement MAT 5314: Curriculum, Methods, & Assessment in EC-8 Reading, Science, & Social Studies |
| Fall (Begin full-time teaching position) | MAT 5310: Understanding the EC-12 Learner MAT 5399: Directed Study in Urban Teaching |
| Spring | Advanced Methods for the Culturally Diverse Classroom |
| Summer 5-week 1 | MAT 6315: Introduction to Educational Research MAT 6322: Readings in Critical Pedagogy |
| Summer 5-week 2 | MAT 6390: Directed Study in Urban Education (Capstone) |
Application Deadline
Summer Admission only
Summer 2025 Deadline: April 12 2025
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Admission Requirements
- Minimum overall GPA of 2.5 (includes all attempted coursework).
- Minimum of 12 hours (15 for Math/Science) of completed coursework in the applicant's desired certification area with minimum 2.5 GPA.
- Submit application and supporting materials via UHD Graduate Application Portal. $35 application fee (waived for UHD alumni).
- Submit official transcripts from all institutions attended.
- Personal statement of 700 words or more on how you believe your educational and professional background will contribute to your success in this program.
- Three professional letters of recommendation (requested through application portal).
- After review of MAT application materials, applicants will receive instruction via email to complete the Application for Teacher Candidacy in TK20.
- Admissions interview.