Master of Arts in Teaching - Emmanuel College

MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING

You know why you want to be a teacher.

Now learn how to be the best one possible.

Becoming the best possible teacher starts by immersing yourself in the kind of program that will challenge and inspire you. Our Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) is designed around the belief that, as a teacher, your goal is to create learning environments and experiences that enable your students to thrive and grow academically, socially and emotionally.

As a candidate for the MAT, you will gain the skills and practical experiences needed to ensure academic achievement and success for all of your students.

Our graduate program will challenge you to grow and achieve academic and personal success.

If you want to take the next step in your career, you have come to the right place.

Small, discussion-based classrooms inspire a more interactive way of learning.

With an average class size of 15 students, our discussion and activity-based format provides a vibrant learning environment. Theory and real-world experiences are integrated, building the knowledge and skills needed for success as a teacher.

Our program is designed to make graduate study possible and convenient for working adults.

Each seven-week class meets just once a week, enabling you to fit academics into your professional and personal schedules. We have rolling admissions and enrollment opportunities multiple times per year, which help to accelerate the completion of your graduate degree. The program is designed to be completed within two years.

Our Boston campus is located in the heart of the Longwood Medical and Academic Area, adjacent to some of the most respected health care institutions, for-profit employers and cultural centers in the city. Emmanuel’s proximity to this world-renowned area has allowed the College to form strategic partnerships to enhance the degrees and certificates offered through the Graduate and Professional Programs.

Our graduate program faculty is comprised of experienced and highly respected teachers who share their knowledge and experience with you.

When you participate in our MAT program, you work with full-time faculty and successful practitioners who are experts in the field of education and bring their extensive and practical experience to every class. Combining current knowledge and theory, faculty members directly address the needs and realities of today’s schools in ways that go far beyond typical textbook learning.

The Emmanuel Difference Emmanuel College is where potential meets career growth and real-world possibility. Our principles of education are rooted in ethical values and social responsibility – we develop educational leaders who make a difference in the world. With our decades-long tradition of values-based education, we empower you to become the educational professional you strive to be: a leader capable of making a positive impact on the schools and the students you serve.

Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) (11 courses/36 credits) The program is designed to meet the requirements of the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education for an initial teaching license at the elementary level (grades 1-6) or secondary level (grades 5-8 or grades 8-12). Candidates must pass the following Massachusetts Tests for Educator Licensure (MTEL) prior to formal acceptance into the student teaching practicum: ELEMENTARY CANDIDATES • Communication and Literacy Skills • General Curriculum • Foundations of Reading SECONDARY CANDIDATES • Communication and Literacy Skills • Subject Matter In order to assist students in preparing for the Communication and Literacy Skills test, we provide test preparation sessions free of charge to our students. The sessions, designed to prepare students for the November or March MTEL, are offered for six consecutive weeks prior to each exam.

“Making a career shift at that age – I was 31 years old when I got out – I was terrified. But one of my professors, Dr. Rosemary Tobin, gave me a lot of great advice and guidance. She told me I would be a great teacher and to just do it. She gave me a lot of confidence.”

– Nancy Barile, BA ’90, MAT ’93

REQUIRED COURSES

English Teacher, Revere High School

Elementary EDUC 5401

Child and Adolescent Development

EDUC 5503

Ethical and Professional Leadership

EDUC 5207

Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Practices I

EDUC 5208

Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Practices II*

EDUC 5625

Classroom and Behavior Management

EDUC 5701

Technology Integration for Educators

EDUC 5202

Literacy and Literacy Methods I

EDUC 5204

Literacy and Literacy Methods II*

EDUC 5206

Mathematics and Mathematics Methods*

EDUC 5209

Science and Social Studies Methods

EDUC 5467

Student Teaching Practicum (14 weeks/6 credits)

* Pre-practicum field-based experience required

Secondary EDUC 5401

Child and Adolescent Development

EDUC 5503

Ethical and Professional Leadership

EDUC 5207

Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Practices I

EDUC 5208

Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment Practices II*

EDUC 5625

Classroom and Behavior Management

EDUC 5701

Technology Integration for Educators

EDUC 5305

Developing Teaching Strategies*

EDUC 5301

Reading in the Content Area*

EDUC 5307

Research in the Content Area I

EDUC 5308

Research in the Content Area II

EDUC 5467

Student Teaching Practicum (14 weeks/6 credits)

* Pre-practicum field-based experience required

“In the MAT program at Emmanuel College I found that I was encouraged to think creatively. I have done many projects which mimic the classroom experience. I have found the reflection component of these projects to be beneficial in preparing me to become the best teacher I can be.”

– Rachel Williams, MAT ’07 History Teacher, Melrose High School

A PERSONAL APPROACH TO DEGREE PLANNING Integral to an Emmanuel College education is our advising program. From the moment you start the application process, you’ll work with an enrollment counselor who will guide you through your application and enrollment. Once you enroll, an academic advisor will be assigned to guide you throughout your program of study.

Advisors assist students by: • Interpreting academic policies and guidelines and providing examples as appropriate • Providing continuity in monitoring progress • Evaluating transcripts from prior learning for Emmanuel credit • Meeting with students as requested and guiding them as their goals change • Auditing transcripts to determine graduation eligibility and honors

HOW TO APPLY Call today to begin the conversation. Contact an enrollment counselor at 617-735-9700 or gpp@emmanuel.edu to discuss your goals and receive more information.

Access our application online at www.emmanuel.edu. Click on “Graduate and Professional Programs” then click on “Apply Now!” To be eligible for admission, candidates must possess a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited academic institution.

Dean’s Message “Today's teachers face increasingly complex situations. On behalf of our Education Department faculty, I encourage you to experience our

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS 1. Completed application (No GRE score required)

academic excellence and the responsiveness of our instructional

2. Official transcript(s) to verify bachelor’s degree with a GPA of 2.5 or above and official transcripts from all regionally accredited academic institutions attended

formats. Our MAT degree program

3. Two letters of recommendation

challenges and inspires our students

4. Leadership/critical analysis essay

for career success both today and

5. Current résumé

tomorrow.”

6. Personal interview with an enrollment counselor

------------Dr. Judith Marley Dean, Graduate & Professional Programs Associate Professor of Education

400 The Fenway, Boston, Massachusetts 02115 617-735-9700 800-331-3227 617-735-9708 (fax) gpp@emmanuel.edu

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