Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)
Elementary Education
Online-Synchronous
36 - 39 major credits
*
2.5 years
Program Objectives
The Master of Arts in Teaching: Elementary Education is designed to deliver outstanding teacher preparation. Upon successful completion of degree requirements, candidates are eligible for a Professional Educator License (PEL) with an elementary endorsement from the state of Illinois for grades 1 through 6.
Concordia-Chicago’s program emphasizes the following:
- Development of core competencies in instructional planning, delivery and assessment
- Respect and support for diversity in educational settings
- How to ethically lead learning
- The role of standards within the profession
- The commitment to continuous improvement
- The importance of reflective practice
- Development of collaborative relationships to serve the learning of every student
**Program begins in Spring and Fall Only**
AREAS OF STUDY
| Course Number | Title | Hours |
| Pre-Professional Courses | ||
| EDUC-6150 | Foundations in Education | 3 |
| EDUC-6250 | Integrating and Assessing Learning in Diverse Classrooms | 3 |
| EDUC-6350 | Theories of Learning, Language Acquisition and Cognition Across Cultures | 3 |
| 9 | ||
| Professional Courses: Students must be admitted to College of Education to continue. | ||
| EDUC-6290 | Characteristics and Instruction of Exceptional Learners | 3 |
| EDEL-6901 | Teaching English Language Arts: Content | 3 |
| EDEL-6902 | Teaching English Language Arts: Methods and Assessment | 3 |
| EDEL-6922 | Professionalism, Leadership, Communication and Ethics for Pre-service Elementary Teachers | 3 |
| EDEL-6908 | Teaching Science: Content, Methods and Assessment | 3 |
| EDEL-6910 | Teaching Social Studies: Content, Methods and Assessment | 3 |
| EDEL-6918 | Teaching Physical Education and the Fine Arts: Content, Methods and Assessment | 3 |
| EDEL-6919 | Teaching Mathematics: Content, Methods and Assessment | 3 |
| 24 | ||
| Student Teaching Internship | ||
| EDUC-6985 | edTPA Seminar and Colloquium | 0 |
| Choose one: | ||
| EDUC-6921 | Student Teaching: Elementary Education | 6 |
| EDUC-6925 | MAT Capstone* | 3 |
| 3-6 | ||
| Total Credit Hours: | 36-39 |
General Education Requirements for MAT-Elementary Program Studies
Applicant’s transcript(s) must document that all coursework submitted to meet General Education requirements has a grade of C- or higher:
Content Area 1 – Communication and Composition
- One course in Advanced Composition
- One course in Public Speaking/Speech Communication
Content Area 2 – Mathematics
- One course in College Algebra or higher
- One course in College Geometry or higher
Content Area 3 – Natural Sciences (one course must have a lab)
- One course in Life Science
- One course in Physical Science
Content Area 4 – Humanities (9 credit hours made up from two areas)
- One course in Fine or Performing Arts
- One course in History, Philosophy, Literature
- One course in American History (required)
Content Area 5 – Social and Behavioral Sciences (9 credit hours made up from two areas)
- Coursework in Psychology or Sociology
- Coursework in Political Science, Economics or Geography
Clinical Experience (Pre-Professional Hours)
- 100 hours (all pre-professional hours are embedded in the MAT coursework and must be completed prior to student teaching).
- Each course will describe the number of hours required to be completed in classrooms and the nature of the experience that a candidate must complete.
Capstone Experience
- Positive Impact Presentation (PIP) on student learning
- Teacher Performance Assessment [edTPA]: State-required portfolio, taken during the student teaching semester, is to be passed and submitted to the Illinois State Board of Education prior to licensing (PEL).
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"Concordia University Chicago offers a convenient cohort program that made attending school, working, and being a single parent accessible and attainable. The Curriculum and Instruction Master's program met on the same weekday for two years and maintained a predictable and realistic schedule."
"A colleague of mine handed me a flyer about all of the programs offered at Concordia University Chicago and what appealed to me was that there was a location offered right down the street from where I live and the programs were arranged so that you were able to continue working while moving towards your master's degree."
"My master’s degree from Concordia University Chicago has helped me to become more of an expert in my field. I feel more confident in knowing what my students need and how to meet their needs. I also believe that it has helped me to stand out as a leader in education."
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