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Master of Arts in Teaching - with Curriculum & Instruction

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MAT Curriculum and Instruction
Master of Arts in Teaching

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Master of Arts in Teaching with Curriculum & Instruction Informational Sessions


Urban Education Graduation Scholarship: will award $1,000 to selected students

The new "Urban Education Graduate Scholarship" will award $1,000 to selected students in the Fall 2024 semester. All new MAT students are eligible to apply for this scholarship.


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The MAT in Curriculum & Instruction has 3 concentrations.

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)

1st Fall

MAT 5318: Curriculum, Methods, & Assessment in ESL, Science, and Social Studies 7-12

MAT 6312: Foundations of Curriculum & Instruction for Culturally Diverse Classrooms

History Course #1

 

1st Spring

MAT 6315: Introduction to Educational Research

History Course #2

History Course #3

 

1st Summer

MAT 6322: Readings in Critical Pedagogy

History Course #4

 

2nd Fall

MAT 6317: Classroom-Based Research

History Course #5

 

2nd Spring

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)

1st Fall

MAT 6312: Foundations of Curriculum & Instruction for Culturally Diverse Classrooms

Math Course #1

 

1st Spring

MAT 6315: Introduction to Educational Research

MAT 6330: Math Methods for Advanced Mathematics Concepts

Math Course #2

 

1st Summer

MAT 6322: Readings in Critical Pedagogy

Math Course #3

 

2nd Fall

MAT 6317: Classroom-Based Research

Math Course #5

Math Course #5

 

2nd Spring

Math Course #6

MAT 6390: Directed Study in Urban Education (MAT Capstone Course)

Application Deadlines

Fall Deadline: July 31

Admission Requirements

  1. Applicants to the MAT in Curriculum & Instruction program should be practicing, certified teachers with at least one year of teaching experience.
  2. A minimum GPA of 2.5 overall or in the last 60 credit hours is required for admission.
  3. Submit admissions application via UHD GRAD Portal 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 Official Transcript Submission webpage
  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.
  7. Once all above requirements are complete, your application will be reviewed, and if approved, you will be contacted to schedule an admissions interview.
  8. Please note: At this time, the MAT program cannot accommodate international applications.

Contact

Dr. Bernardo Pohl
Interim Graduate Program Director
pohlb@uhd.edu or 713-221-5051

Fernando Lanza
Assistant Director, Graduate Studies
lanzaf@uhd.edu

General Email for the Program:
UHDMAT@uhd.edu