Master of Arts in Teaching

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MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING

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Elementary Education

Secondary Education

English Language Learners

Special Education

EMPHASIS IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING ABOUT

DETAILS

The Master of Arts in Teaching program mixes online and on-

36 CREDIT HOURS

campus formats and includes a

semester of student teaching or

The 36-credit hour MAT program includes practitioner-focused curriculum

one year of a job embedded clinical

blended with field-based experiences and Student Teaching. *The Licensure

Office may require prerequisite courses for candidates from a non-education

experience.

LICENSURE AND DEGREE Curriculum designed for licensure and degree

Designed to accommodate a

traditional and non-traditional route to licensure while

concurrently obtaining a

baccalaureate program.

18 MONTHS You may begin course work in either the Fall, Spring, or Summer semester.

Coursework and student teaching may be completed in as few as 4 semesters.

MODE Hybrid: Hybrid learning blends online coursework and on-campus evening and weekend classes.

graduate degree.

Ideal for working adults who would like to change their career path

Tailored for individuals with no prior educational experience

"When I was ready for a career change, the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program at Cumberland University made it easy to turn that dream into a reality. Online and On-campus courses that fit my schedule and a faculty committed to my success... that’s why I chose to return to CU!" -Jennifer Bush Stephens, Class of 2020

APPROACH The MAT combines the most

cutting-edge immersive online

technologies with a customized on-

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

ground curriculum that blends

Completed admissions application and acceptance to the university

experiences, with evening and

Official transcript from regionally accredited institution showing Bachelor's degree

security and mentoring needed for

Minimum 2.75 GPA in Bachelor’s degree or 3.00 GPA in a Master’s program (if degree is

coursework and self-directed field

Non-refundable $50 application fee

weekend classes that provide the

A degree in a content area or proof of content knowledge for the type of licensure sought*

aspiring teachers.

present)

A combined GRE score of 290 or better with a 3.7 on the writing assessment; a minimum Miller's Analogies Test score of 380, or a passing score (established by the TN State

CONTACT Program Director, Dr. Sandy Smith

Department of Education) on a PRAXIS II Specialty Area Content Knowledge Test for the appropriate teaching endorsement.

Immunizations (on-ground only)

sandy.smith@cumberland.edu

graduateadmissions@cumberland.edu

GRADUATE PROGRAMS| MAT

For more information, visit www.cumberland.edu/graduate/

EMPHASIS IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION

MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING ABOUT

DETAILS

The Master of Arts in Teaching

Elementary Education emphasis is

36 CREDIT HOURS

designed for those seeking an initial teaching license in

The 36-credit hour MAT program includes practitioner-focused curriculum

Tennessee and who are interested

blended with field-based experiences and Student Teaching. *The Licensure

Office may require prerequisite courses for candidates from a non-education

in meeting the academic and developmental needs of all

baccalaureate program.

students grades K-5.

18 MONTHS

The program mixes online and on-

You may begin course work in either the Fall, Spring, or Summer semester.

campus course formats and

includes a semester of student teaching or one year of a job

embedded clinical experience.

Coursework and student teaching may be completed in as few as 4 semesters.

MODE Hybrid: Hybrid learning blends online coursework and on-campus evening and weekend classes.

APPROACH The MAT combines the most

LICENSURE AND DEGREE Curriculum designed for licensure and degree

cutting-edge immersive online

Designed to accommodate a traditional and non-traditional route to licensure while

ground curriculum that blends

Ideal for working adults who would like to change their career path

technologies with a customized on-

concurrently obtaining a graduate degree.

coursework and self-directed field

Tailored for individuals with no prior educational experience

experiences, with evening and

weekend classes that provide the

security and mentoring needed for aspiring teachers.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Completed admissions application and acceptance to the university Non-refundable $50 application fee

Official transcript from regionally accredited institution showing Bachelor's degree

CONTACT Program Director, Dr. Sandy Smith sandy.smith@cumberland.edu

graduateadmissions@cumberland.edu

A degree in a content area or proof of content knowledge for the type of licensure sought* Minimum 2.75 GPA in Bachelor’s degree or 3.00 GPA in a Master’s program (if degree is present)

A combined GRE score of 290 or better with a 3.7 on the writing assessment; a minimum Miller's Analogies Test score of 380, or a passing score (established by the TN State

Department of Education) on a PRAXIS II Specialty Area Content Knowledge Test for the appropriate teaching endorsement.

Immunizations (on-ground only)

For more information, visit www.cumberland.edu/graduate/

GRADUATE PROGRAMS| MAT

EMPHASIS IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS

MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING ABOUT The Master of Arts in Teaching

English Language Learners emphasis is designed for those seeking an

initial teaching license in Tennessee who are interested in meeting the

academic needs of all students, at

DETAILS

36 CREDIT HOURS

The 36-credit hour MAT program includes practitioner-focused curriculum blended with field-based experiences and Student Teaching. *The Licensure Office may

require prerequisite courses for candidates from a non-education baccalaureate program.

any grade level, whose native

language is not English. The program

18 MONTHS

mixes online and on-campus course

You may begin course work in either the Fall, Spring, or Summer semester. Coursework and

formats and includes a semester of

student teaching may be completed in as few as 4 semesters.

student teaching or one year of a job

MODE

embedded clinic experience.

LICENSURE AND DEGREE

Hybrid: Online and on-ground

Hybrid learning blends online coursework and on-campus evening and weekend classes.

Curriculum designed for licensure and degree

Designed to accommodate a

traditional and non-traditional route to licensure while

concurrently obtaining a graduate degree.

Ideal for working adults who would like to change their career path Tailored for individuals with no

"Completing the ESL graduate program at Cumberland University helped me define my true passion for education. I cannot express how passionate the professors are. Their continual support is the reason I push myself everyday to support my students. The rigor of the program is achievable and pushed me as a student to develop into a dedicated educator. The professors create an enjoyable learning environment with both online and in person courses. I am very thankful for the relationships I built and the people I met while attending Cumberland University."

Angel Jones, Class of 2021

prior educational experience

APPROACH The MAT combines the most cuttingedge immersive online technologies with a customized on-ground

curriculum that blends coursework and self-directed field experiences, with evening and weekend classes that provide the security and

mentoring needed for aspiring teachers.

CONTACT Program Director, Dr. Sandy Smith

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Completed admissions application and acceptance to the university Non-refundable $50 application fee

Official transcript from regionally accredited institution showing Bachelor's degree

A degree in a content area or proof of content knowledge for the type of licensure sought* Minimum 2.75 GPA in Bachelor’s degree or 3.00 GPA in a Master’s program (if degree is present)

A combined GRE score of 290 or better with a 3.7 on the writing assessment; a minimum Miller's Analogies Test score of 380, or a passing score (established by the TN State

Department of Education) on a PRAXIS II Specialty Area Content Knowledge Test for the appropriate teaching endorsement.

Immunizations (on-ground only)

sandy.smith@cumberland.edu

graduateadmissions@cumberland.edu GRADUATE PROGRAMS| MAT

For more information, visit www.cumberland.edu/graduate/

EMPHASIS IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION

MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING ABOUT The Master of Arts in Teaching

DETAILS

Physical Education emphasis is

36 CREDIT HOURS

academic and developmental needs

with field-based experiences and Student Teaching. *The Licensure Office may

designed to prepare you to meet the of all PreK-12th grade school

students in physical education and

wellness. The program mixes online

The 36-credit hour MAT program includes practitioner-focused curriculum blended require prerequisite courses for candidates from a non-education baccalaureate program.

and on-campus course formats and includes a semester of student

18 MONTHS

teaching or one year of a job

embedded clinical experience.

You may begin course work in either the Fall, Spring, or Summer semester.

Coursework and student teaching may be completed in as few as 4 semesters.

LICENSURE AND DEGREE Curriculum designed for licensure and

MODE Online: This program is offered fully-online.

degree

Designed to accommodate a

traditional and non-traditional route to licensure while

concurrently obtaining a graduate degree.

Ideal for working adults who would like to change their career path

"My experience with being in the Master of Arts in Teaching in Physical Education has been wonderful! I love how it is all online, because I am able to work full time and finish school. Every time I finish an assignment I know I am a step closer to having my own classroom. All of my teachers at Cumberland have been amazing and have helped guide me in the right direction."

Tailored for individuals with no prior educational experience

-Risa Rieger

APPROACH The MAT combines the most cuttingedge immersive online technologies

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

with a customized on-ground

Completed admissions application and acceptance to the university

and self-directed field experiences,

Official transcript from regionally accredited institution showing Bachelor's degree

that provide the security and

Minimum 2.75 GPA in Bachelor’s degree or 3.00 GPA in a Master’s program (if degree is

teachers.

A combined GRE score of 290 or better with a 3.7 on the writing assessment; a minimum

curriculum that blends coursework

Non-refundable $50 application fee

with evening and weekend classes

A degree in a content area or proof of content knowledge for the type of licensure sought*

mentoring needed for aspiring

present)

CONTACT Program Director, Dr. George Walker

Miller's Analogies Test score of 380, or a passing score (established by the TN State

Department of Education) on a PRAXIS II Specialty Area Content Knowledge Test for the appropriate teaching endorsement.

Immunizations (on-ground only)

gwalker@cumberland.edu

graduateadmissions@cumberland.edu GRADUATE PROGRAMS| MAT

For more information, visit www.cumberland.edu/graduate/

EMPHASIS IN SECONDARY EDUCATION

MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING ABOUT The Master of Arts in Teaching

Secondary Education emphasis is

designed for individuals interested in

becoming candidates for a Tennessee Teaching License who are interested in teaching a specific subject area in grades covered by either a 6-12 or 9-

DETAILS

36 CREDIT HOURS The 36-credit hour MAT program includes practitioner-focused curriculum blended with field-based experiences and Student Teaching. *The Licensure Office may require

prerequisite courses for candidates from a non-education baccalaureate program.

12 Tennessee teacher's license. The

18 MONTHS

course formats and includes a

Coursework and student teaching may be completed in as few as 4 semesters.

program mixes online and on-campus semester of student teaching or one year of a job embedded clinical experience.

LICENSURE AND DEGREE

You may begin course work in either the Fall, Spring, or Summer semester.

MODE

Hybrid: Online and on-ground

Hybrid learning blends online coursework and on-campus evening and weekend classes.

Curriculum designed for licensure and degree

Ideal for working adults who would

"The best part of the MAT program was the flexibility. Students can take courses while working and enroll in online courses. I liked how even though it was all online, I was still able to communicate and connect with my professors which was the best of both worlds. Throughout my program, I felt like CU and the education program were family. I enjoyed speaking with all of my peers and we all got along great. They would always be there to help. Same goes for the professors and admin in the program. I felt like they were super helpful and resourceful. This program definitely helped me be more prepared for teaching."

Tailored for individuals with no

Cameron Jennings, MAT Secondary History, Class of 2021

Designed to accommodate a

traditional and non-traditional route to licensure while

concurrently obtaining a graduate degree.

like to change their career path prior educational experience

APPROACH The MAT combines the most cuttingedge immersive online technologies

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

with a customized on-ground

Completed admissions application and acceptance to the university

and self-directed field experiences,

Official transcript from regionally accredited institution showing Bachelor's degree

curriculum that blends coursework with evening and weekend classes that provide the security and

mentoring needed for aspiring teachers.

CONTACT Program Director, Dr. Sandy Smith sandy.smith@cumberland.edu

graduateadmissions@cumberland.edu GRADUATE PROGRAMS| MAT

Non-refundable $50 application fee

A degree in a content area or proof of content knowledge for the type of licensure sought* Minimum 2.75 GPA in Bachelor’s degree or 3.00 GPA in a Master’s program (if degree is present)

A combined GRE score of 290 or better with a 3.7 on the writing assessment; a minimum Miller's Analogies Test score of 380, or a passing score (established by the TN State

Department of Education) on a PRAXIS II Specialty Area Content Knowledge Test for the appropriate teaching endorsement.

Immunizations (on-ground only)

For more information, visit www.cumberland.edu/graduate/

EMPHASIS IN SPECIAL EDUCATION

MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING ABOUT The Master of Arts in Teaching Special Education emphasis is

designed for individuals interested in

becoming candidates for a Tennessee Special Education/Comprehensive K12 or Special Education

Interventionist K-8 or 6-12 Teaching License. The program mixes online

and on-campus course formats and includes a semester of student teaching or one year of a job

embedded clinical experience.

LICENSURE AND DEGREE

DETAILS

36 CREDIT HOURS The 36-credit hour MAT program includes practitioner-focused curriculum blended with field-based experiences and Student Teaching. *The Licensure Office may

require prerequisite courses for candidates from a non-education baccalaureate program.

18 MONTHS

You may begin course work in either the Fall, Spring, or Summer semester.

Coursework and student teaching may be completed in as few as 4 semesters.

MODE

Hybrid: Online and on-ground

Hybrid learning blends online coursework and on-campus evening and weekend classes.

Curriculum designed for licensure and degree

Designed to accommodate a

degree.

“The professors at CU are supportive, give meaningful feedback, and offer many opportunities to collaborate with other teachers and/or peers in my field, both in-person and virtually. I benefitted greatly from the small class sizes and the resources provided by my professors. Cumberland University supported and prepared me to meet the needs of all students I would have the opportunity to teach in my career as a special educator.

like to change their career path

Rachael Agnew, Class of 2021

traditional and non-traditional route to licensure while

concurrently obtaining a graduate Ideal for working adults who would Tailored for individuals with no prior educational experience

APPROACH The MAT combines the most cuttingedge immersive online technologies with a customized on-ground

curriculum that blends coursework and self-directed field experiences, with evening and weekend classes that provide the security and

mentoring needed for aspiring teachers.

CONTACT Program Director, Dr. Sandy Smith

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Completed admissions application and acceptance to the university Non-refundable $50 application fee

Official transcript from regionally accredited institution showing Bachelor's degree

A degree in a content area or proof of content knowledge for the type of licensure sought* Minimum 2.75 GPA in Bachelor’s degree or 3.00 GPA in a Master’s program (if degree is present)

A combined GRE score of 290 or better with a 3.7 on the writing assessment; a minimum Miller's Analogies Test score of 380, or a passing score (established by the TN State

Department of Education) on a PRAXIS II Specialty Area Content Knowledge Test for the appropriate teaching endorsement.

Immunizations (on-ground only)

sandy.smith@cumberland.edu

graduateadmissions@cumberland.edu GRADUATE PROGRAMS| MAT

For more information, visit www.cumberland.edu/graduate/

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