MASTER
OF ARTS IN TEACHING
An innovative program designed to meet the needs of
urban teachers.
Program Overview
The Department of Urban Education began its Master
of Arts in Teaching Program in the Summer of 2001.
This program consists of 39 hours and may be completed
in two years. Curriculum within the program is focused
on education and inquiry in urban school sites. Students
in the Masters of Arts in Teaching Program have the
option of conducting and writing about a research
study, writing a position paper, or writing a grant
as a final project in the program.
The Gordon and Mary Cain Scholarship Foundation will
aid many of the qualified students to obtain this
degree. Gifts from Gordon and Mary Cain and the Meadows
Foundation provided funds to enable us to establish
our innovative MAT program. In addition, funds from
Gordon and Mary Cain provide scholarships for students
in this program.
You may choose to major in one of the four areas:
MAT Curriculum and Instruction:
If you already have certification and are
currently teaching, and you want to obtain a master’s
degree. Applications are due on February 1 for
summer admission, April 15 for fall admission,
and September 30 for spring admission.
ACP / MAT Elementary
Education with EC-4 Generalist Certification:
If you wish to major in elementary education
and receive your certification and master’s
degree at the same time. Applications for both the
ACP and MAT are required. Completed applications
are due by August 15 of each year.
ACP / MAT Elementary
Bilingual Education with EC-4 Bilingual Generalist
Certification: If you wish to major
in Bilingual Education and receive your certification
and a master’s degree at the same time. Applications
for both the ACP and MAT are required. Completed
applications are due by August 15 of each year.
ACP / MAT Elementary
Education with 4-8 Generalist Certification:
If you wish to major in Bilingual Education
and receive your certification and a master’s
degree at the same time. Applications for both the
ACP and MAT are required. Completed applications
are due by August 15 of each year.
ACP / MAT 8-12 Secondary
Education with Certification: If you
wish to major in Secondary Education and receive
your certification and a master’s degree at
the same time. Applications for both the ACP and
MAT are required. Completed applications are due
by August 15 of each year.
Only complete application files will be considered.
If you would like further information you may contact
Mr. Louis Evans (evansl@uhd.edu)
in the College of Public Service Advising Office or
Dr. Sue Mahoney (mahoneys@uhd.edu),
Director of the MAT Program.
Note:
Information on this page and the linked pages is subject
to change without further notice.
University of Houston Downtown is accredited
by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association
of Colleges and Schools to award masters and baccalaureate
degrees.
For additional information contact
College of Public
Service Advising Office
Phone:
(713) 221-2759
Fax: (713) 226-5234
Graduate Advisor: Mr. Louis Evans
Phone: (713) 221-2766
evansl@uhd.edu
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