Master of Arts in Teaching - with Texas Teacher Certification
Graduate (Masters)
On Campus (In-Person)
Downtown Location
Northwest Location
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.
Join the Graduate Studies and Urban Education Department with the College of Public Service on information on the Alternative Certification Program & Master of Arts in Teaching w/Teacher 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 |
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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 |
Spring |
MAT 5311: Math Methods for EC-8 |
Summer 5-week 1 |
MAT 6315: Introduction to Educational Research |
Summer 5-week 2 | MAT 6390: Directed Study in Urban Education (Capstone) |
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 |
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May Mini | MAT 6381: Teaching in Urban Classrooms |
Summer 5-week 1 |
ESL 5333: ESL Instruction/Assessment & the Acquisition of Language Concepts |
Summer 5-week 2 |
ESL 5334: Foundations of ESL Education, Cultural Awareness, & Family/Community Involvement |
Fall (Begin full-time teaching position) |
MAT 5310: Understanding the EC-12 Learner |
Spring | Advanced Methods for the Culturally Diverse Classroom |
Summer 5-week 1 |
MAT 6315: Introduction to Educational Research |
Summer 5-week 2 | MAT 6390: Directed Study in Urban Education (Capstone) |
Application Deadline |
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Summer Admission only Summer 2024 Deadline: April 12th 2024 |
For More Information Contact | |
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Dr. Diane Miller Graduate Program Director PetersonD@uhd.edu or 713-237-5417 |
Kory Kilgore, M.Ed. Assistant Director, Graduate Studies kilgorek@uhd.edu or 713-221-2714 |
Admission Requirements |
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1. Minimum overall GPA of 2.5 (includes all attempted coursework). |
2. Minimum of 12 hours (15 for Math/Science) of completed coursework in the applicant’s desired certification area with minimum 2.5 GPA. |
3. Submit application and supporting materials via UHD Graduate Application Portal. $35 application fee (waived for UHD alumni). |
4. Submit official transcripts from all institutions attended. |
5. Personal statement of 700 words or more on how you believe your educational and professional background will contribute to your success in this program. |
6. Three professional letters of recommendation (requested through application portal). |
7. Graduate Records Exam (GRE) scores required if GPA is below 3.0 or if undergraduate degree is more than 10 years old. |
8. After review of MAT application materials, applicants will receive instruction via email to complete the Application for Teacher Candidacy in TK20. |
9. Admissions interview. |