Secondary Education M.A.T.

Admission Requirements

1. A completed application form accompanied by a nonrefundable application fee.
2. Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate records.
3. A minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale in undergraduate course work.
4. A baccalaureate degree with a major equivalent to an undergraduate major at Rhode Island College in a certification area.
5. An official report of scores on the appropriate Praxis II Content Knowledge Test, with a minimum score as established by the Department of Educational Studies.
6. Two Disposition Reference Forms: one from a faculty or supervisor of a child/youth-related activity, and one from a work supervisor.
7. Two letters of recommendation: one from a faculty or supervisor of a child/youth-related activity, and one from a work supervisor.
8. A Statement of Educational Philosophy.
9. A current résumé.
10. An interview with an advisor in the M.A.T. program.

Course Requirements

There are three pathways for a student to pursue a Secondary Education MAT, based on prior education and employment experiences. Students will be advised of appropriate pathway during application and admission process.

Track 1: students with relevant content but need pedagogy courses
Track 2: students with relevant content and the equivalent of a minor in Educational Studies;
Track 3: a two-year track for students who need to take a significant number of content courses to get certified by the Rhode Island Department of Education.

See pathway descriptions for specific course requirements.

Track 1: One Year Pedagogical Program

Course	Title	Credits	Offered
FNED 502	Social Issues in Education	3	Fall, Spring, Summer.
CURR 520	Early Educator Identity and Professionalism	3	Summer.
CEP 552	Psychological Perspectives on Learning and Teaching	3	Fall, Summer.
SED 506	Evaluation of Teaching and Learning	4	Fall, Summer.
SED 507	Inquiry into Discourses, Literacies, and Policies	3	Fall.
SED 530	Mentoring in Secondary Education	2	Fall.
SED 521	Student Teaching in Secondary Schools	6	Fall, Spring.
	-And-
SED 522	Student Teaching Seminar in Secondary Education	2	Spring.
	-Or-
SED 531	Internship in Secondary Education	4	Spring.
	-And-
SED 532	Internship Seminar	3	Spring.
	Total Credit Hours:	30-32

Track 2:

Course	Title	Credits	Offered
	One Education Elective	3
CURR 520	Early Educator Identity and Professionalism	3	Summer.
SED 506	Evaluation of Teaching and Learning	4	Fall, Summer.
SED 507	Inquiry into Discourses, Literacies, and Policies	3	Fall.
SED 512	Field Practicum in Secondary Education	2	Fall.
SED 521	Student Teaching in Secondary Schools	6	Fall, Spring.
SED 522	Student Teaching Seminar in Secondary Education	2	Spring.
TESL 502	Applications of Second Language Acquisition	3	Fall, Spring, Summer.
	Total Credit Hours:	31

Track 3: Two Year - Pedagogy & Content

Course	Title	Credits	Offered
	Content Electives (per Plan of Study)
FNED 502	Social Issues in Education	3	Fall, Spring, Summer.
CURR 520	Early Educator Identity and Professionalism	3	Summer.
TESL 502	Applications of Second Language Acquisition	3	Fall, Spring, Summer.
SPED 531	Overview of Special Education: Policies/Practices	3	Fall, Spring, Summer.
CEP 552	Psychological Perspectives on Learning and Teaching	3	Fall, Summer.
SED 506	Evaluation of Teaching and Learning	4	Fall, Summer.
SED 507	Inquiry into Discourses, Literacies, and Policies	3	Fall.
SED 512	Field Practicum in Secondary Education	2	Fall.
SED 521	Student Teaching in Secondary Schools	6	Fall, Spring.
	-And-
SED 522	Student Teaching Seminar in Secondary Education	2	Spring.
	-Or-
SED 531	Internship in Secondary Education	4	Spring.
	-And-
SED 532	Internship Seminar	3	Spring.
	Total Credit Hours:	32-34

Total Credit Hours: 37-46