MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING (M.A.T.)-ELEMENTARY EDUCATION: ELEMENTARY TEACHER CERTIFICATION AND ELEMENTARY TEACHER CERTIFICATION WITH MIDDLE SCHOOL
CONTENT AREA ENDORSEMENT
This concentration within the Master of Arts in Teaching Program is designed for individuals who have completed a baccalaureate degree in the arts or sciences. Students may complete the certification part of this program to be eligible for (1)Elementary (K-5) Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing endorsement on a New Jersey Instructional License or, (2) in the dual certification Program requirements, for a Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing in K-5 Elementary with a Middle School (grades 5-8) subject area endorsement. Middle school subject areas include Language Arts/Literacy, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies and Spanish. To receive the M.A.T Degree, students must complete the research methods course (3 credits) and ther research seminar (3 credits).

Successful completion of this program enables individuals to become effective educators by meeting the wideranging needs of learners with vastly different experiences, language backgrounds, economic statuses, and cultures. The program prepares candidates to incorporate technology into their classroom activities, respond to varied learning styles, and keep pace with education trends and demands. The Master of Arts in Teaching-Elementary Education Specialization is designed to accommodate full and parttime students. The program requires urban field experiences in which candidates teach lessons to a student or a small group of students. In the final semester, students must be available for full-time student teaching.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
In addition to the general graduate studies admission requirements, applicants must have

1. Completed required pre-requisite credits in the social and behavioral sciences.
2. A passing grade on the Praxis II Specialty Area Test-Elementary School: Content Knowledge (and, for dual certification in a middle school subject, the appropriate 5-8 content Praxis).

MAINTENANCE OF MATRICULATION AND STUDENT TEACHING GPA (CGPA) REQUIREMENTS
Programs leading to eligibility for a teaching certificate require students to maintain a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA throughout the student's graduate study at the University. Students who do not maintain an average of B (3.0) or higher in graduate work may not be permitted to continue in a graduate program. Check with department for changes. Program is subject to New Jersey Department of Education requirements.

Required Prerequisites:
Behavioral Science Courses or advised equivalent/alternatives
Undergraduate or Graduate courses are acceptable.
Studies in Physiology, Health and Hygiene or Equivalent
Studies in Developmental Psychology
Studies in Intercultural Relations
Demonstration of Computer Literacy
Studies in Adolescent Psychology, for dual certification
Required Professional Courses for Certification (30 credits)

Recommended Sequence
(*course pending approval)

ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
The above courses represent the 30-credit sequence needed for Elementary Teacher Certification. The following additional courses will be needed to complete the full program for the M.A.T. in Elementary Education degree. The courses are not required for certification, only for the M.A.T. degree.

The following additional coursework is required for the 5-8 middle school subject endorsement. (4 credits)

MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING (MAT) - SECONDARY EDUCATION AND SECONDARY EDUCATION TEACHER CERTIFICATION
This concentration within the Master of Arts in Teaching Program is designed for individuals who have completed a baccalaureate degree and who have proven themselves competent in their subject matter. Students who complete the certification part of this program will be eligible for a Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing endorsement on a New Jersey Instructional License in their specific subject area.

The subject areas available for this certification include: English, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Physics, Physical Science, Social Studies, and Spanish. Successful completion of this program enables individuals to become effective educators by meeting the wide-ranging needs of learners with vastly different experiences, language backgrounds, economic statuses, and cultures. The program prepares candidates to incorporate technology into their classroom activities, respond to varied learning styles, and keep pace with education trends and demands.

The Master of Arts in Teaching-Secondary Education Specialization is designed to accommodate full- and part-time students. The program requires urban field experiences in which candidates teach lessons to a student or a small group of students. In the final semester, students must be available for full-time student teaching.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
In addition to the general graduate studies admission requirements, applicants must have:

1. Completed required prerequisite credits in the social and behavioral sciences.
2. Received a passing grade on the Praxis examination for one or more secondary education content areas.
3. Completed a baccalaureate degree with a major in the content area(s) or the thirty credits designated by the State of New Jersey for that content area.

The above courses represent the 30-credit sequence needed for certification.

The following additional courses will be needed to complete the full program for the M.A.T. in Elementary Education. The courses are not required for certification, only for the M.A.T. degree.