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Master of Arts in Teaching
Cynthia Williams Resor, Coordinator

 

Secondary Certification & P - 12 (Art, Music & Physical Education)

Secondary M.A.T. Courses
Art Certification M.A.T. Courses

 

Application deadline:

November 15, 2006 for admission in Spring 2007 (January) April 15, 2007 for admission in Summer 2007 (May)

1. Complete all the requirements outlined by the Graduate School.

2. Complete and submit the following in order to be considered for admission to the M.A.T. program.

  • Transcripts indicating a bachelor's degree and any additional course 
    work from an accredited institution with a overall GPA of 3.00 
    OR
    a GPA of 3.00 in the last 60 hours of coursework 
    OR
    A Master's Degree


  • Transcripts will be reviewed by content area certification specialists. Middle grades certification requires a minimum of 24 hours in two content areas (social studies, math, English, or science) that represents a broad multidisciplinary knowledge.


  • GRE scores of 350 verbal and 350 quantitative
    OR
    a score of 388 on the Miller Analogies Test 

    NOTE -Applicants who took the GRE before October 1, 2002
    should discuss GRE requirements with Kim Alexander- 
    (859) 622-8326


  • Passing scores on the PRAXIS II exam in ONE of the TWO content
    areas you wish to teach (mathematics, science, social studies
    or language arts)

    PRAXIS registration codes and passing scores

    NOTE: After admission to the program, but prior to graduation,
    candidates will also be required to pass the second content exam AND
    the "Principles of Learning and Teaching" exam of PRAXIS II


  • A professional resume


  • A professional autobiography (2-4 pages)


  • Three letters of reference documenting relevant life/work/educational experience


  • Two "Dispositions" written assignments
    Assignment #1;

    Assignment #2


  • An interview with the M.A.T. committee (after all of the materials listed above have been submitted) NOTE: After admission to the program, but prior to graduation, candidates will be required to pass the PRAXIS II "Principles of  Learning and Teaching" exam AND content area(s) exam(s) in which you are to be certified.

  All documents must be submitted to:

Kim Alexander, Certification Specialist
Eastern Kentucky University
Office of Student Services
425 Combs Bldg.
521 Lancaster Ave.
Richmond, KY 40475-3102
e-mail: kim.alexander@eku.edu
Phone: (859) 622-8326

 

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