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The Master of Arts in Teaching is a graduate degree program focused on advancing the curricular, instructional, and assessment knowledge and skills of current classroom teachers. This general track provides students with a holistic approach to advancing their expertise and developing effective teaching strategies.
Degree Plan – 36 Credit Hours
1st Fall
MAT 6312: Foundations of Curriculum & Instruction for Culturally Diverse Classrooms
MAT 6320: Data for Assessment & Evaluation
1st Spring
MAT 6311: Advanced Study of Child Development & Diversity
MAT 6315: Introduction to Educational Research
ETC 6306: Electronic Publishing for Teachers
1st Summer
MAT 6322: Readings in Critical Pedagogy
ESL 5333: ESL Instruction/Assessment & the Acquisition of Language Concepts
2nd Fall
MAT 6317: Classroom-Based Research
MAT 6380: Practicum for Urban Teachers
EDL 5310: Introduction to School Leadership
2nd Spring
MAT 6316: Advanced Methods for the Culturally Diverse Classroom
MAT 6390: Directed Study in Urban Education (MAT Capstone Course)
The Master of Arts in Teaching with an area of expertise in History is designed to prepare students to teach high school dual-credit/college History and university-level History courses. Students take six courses in the Department of History and six courses in the Department of Urban Education. The courses in this program are taught utilizing a combination of face-to-face, online, and hybrid instruction.
Degree Plan – 36 Credit Hours (18 Hours Urban Education/18 Hours Graduate-Level History)
MAT 5318: Curriculum, Methods, & Assessment in ESL, Science, and Social Studies 7-12
History Course #1
History Course #2
History Course #3
History Course #4
History Course #5
History Course #6
MAT 6390: Directed Study in Urban Education (MAT Capstone Course)
The Master of Arts in Teaching with an area of expertise in Mathematics is designed to prepare students to teach high school dual-credit and community college-level Math courses. Students take six courses in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics and six courses in the Department of Urban Education. The courses in this program are taught utilizing a combination of face-to-face, online, and hybrid instruction.
Please note: Applicants to the MAT in Dual-Credit Mathematics must show successful completion of some sophomore-level or higher mathematics coursework including a Calculus sequence and at least one proof-based course such as Linear Algebra, Discrete Mathematics, or Introduction to Proof.
Degree Plan – 36 Credit Hours (18 Hours Urban Education/18 Hours Graduate-Level Math)
Math Course #1
MAT 6330: Math Methods for Advanced Mathematics Concepts
Math Course #2
Math Course #3
Math Course #5
Math Course #6
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2. A minimum GPA of 2.5 overall or in the last 60 credit hours is required for admission.
3. Submit admissions application via ApplyTexas for MAT in Curriculum and Instruction.
4. Submit official transcripts from all institutions attended to the UHD Graduate Admissions office. More information about submitting transcripts can be found on the Graduate Admissions webpage: https://www.uhd.edu/admissions/Pages/official-transcript-submission.aspx
5. Submit a personal statement of 700 words or more on how you believe your educational and professional background will contribute to your success in this program. This can be submitted to UHD Graduate Admissions at GradAdmissions@uhd.edu.
6. Request three professional recommendation letters to be submitted to GradAdmissions@uhd.edu.
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