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 any grade level, whose native language is not English The program mixes online and on-campus course formats and includes a semester of student teaching or one year of a job embedded clinic 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 graduate degree.

Ideal for working adults who would like to change their career path 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 sandy smith@cumberland edu graduateadmissions@cumberland edu

DETAILS

36credithours

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

18months

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

"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 "

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)

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