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School of Education 27 Science—two college-level courses minimum Social Studies—two college-level courses minimum (one of the courses must be U.S. History) (Also see Graduate Opportunities section of Bulletin) Graduation Requirements: Cumulative grade point average of 3.0 in the MAT program Completion of all departmental requirements/prerequisites Grade of B or better in Internship II And grade of B or better in any methods courses(s) 36 credits Required Courses: The courses in the list below are required for the Elementary MAT program. This listing of the required courses illus- trates the course sequence plan for full-time students who begin the pro- gram in a summer semester. However, alternative course sequence plans are available for students who begin in a fall or spring semester. Additionally, alternative course sequencing is available for students who may need to begin the program in part-time student status. Each MAT student must speak with the program coordinator to insure that s/he is following an appropriate approved course sequence. Summer I 6 cr. EDUC 501/Exploring Teaching EPSY 523/Advanced Child and Adolescent Development Fall I 13 cr. EDUC 694/Internship I RDLG 537/Language Arts Literacy ELEM 520/Multicultural Social Studies Methods ELEM 521/ Methods for Teaching Science in the Inclusive Classroom MATH 596/ Concepts and Methods of Teaching Math in the Elementary Grades Spring I 11 cr. EDUC 614/Creating and Sustaining Classroom Communities ELEM 690/Student-Teaching Seminar ELEM 695/Internship II Summer II 6 cr. EDUC 513/Collaboration, Consultation, and Partnerships EDUC 615/Capstone Experience: The Teaching Professional RDLG 570/Issues in Literacy Instruction EDUC 700/Comprehensive Examination Elementary/English as a Second Language (certifica- tion) Leading to a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) Degree for Students Interested in Urban Education Specialization (ELEU_MAT01)—Five-Year Program (for TCNJ students only—Full-Five Year Undergraduate/Graduate Program) Lynnette Mawhinney, Interim Coordinator, Graduate Program in Urban Education The Department of Elementary and Early Education offers a program that prepares students to be teachers in urban schools. This five-year program, featuring a double major with dual certification, culminates in a Master of Arts in Teaching degree and New Jersey teaching certifica- tion in either Elementary Education or Early Childhood Education and English as a Second Language. At the end of the fourth year, students earn a bachelor's degree in their liberal arts major and elementary or early childhood education. The course of study continues through the following summer and aca- demic year and culminates in a Master of Arts in Teaching degree. Graduates of the program are considered "highly qualified" teachers and therefore meet current requirements for obtaining employment in New Jersey school districts. Admission Requirements: Only students who have completed a bachelor's degree in the ele- mentary education program at TCNJ may matriculate into ECAU_ MAT01. Students must have a GPA of 3.0 to matriculate into the fifth-year portion of the program. Passing score on a State approved test of basic skills (e.g.) GRE or Praxis Core—not the same as the Praxis exam for certification). For more information visit the certification website here: http://education.tcnj.edu/offices-partnerships/certification/. Graduation Requirements: Cumulative GPA of 3.0 in the MAT program Completion of all departmental requirements/prerequisites— 30 credits Grade of B– or better in Internship II Grade of B– or better in any method(s) course(s) Required Courses: 20 cr. ESLM 525/Second Language Acquisition ESLM 545/Structure of Language and Proficiency Assessment ESLM 577/ Sociolinguistics/Cultural Foundations for Second Language Education ESLM 578/ Theory and Practice of Teaching a Second Language ESLM 579/ Language and Literacy for Second Language Learners ESLM 587/ Curriculum, Methods, and Assessment for Second Language Education EDUC 690/Seminar Elective (choose 1) SPED 525/Inclusive Practices ELEM 515/Conflict Resolution EDUC 614/Creating and Sustaining Classroom Communities Field Experience: 9 cr. EDUC 694/Internship I ELEM 695/Internship II: Student Teaching/ESL Practicum Secondary Education Specialization (SECE_MAT01: English, SECE_MAT02: Social Studies) Maureen Connolly, Coordinator, Graduate Program in Secondary Education (MAT) Admission Requirements: Bachelor's degree from an accredited or approved institution Present an undergraduate major or 30 semester-hour credits in a coherent sequence of courses in the subject teaching field Graduate Record Exam (GRE)—For test waiver information, please visit http://graduate.tcnj.edu/apply/. Passing score on a State approved test of basic skills (e.g.) GRE or Praxis Core—not the same as the Praxis exam for certification). For more information visit the certification website here: http://education.tcnj.edu/offices-partnerships/certification/. (Also see Graduate Opportunities section of Bulletin) Graduation Requirements: Cumulative grade point average of 3.0 in the MAT program Completion of all departmental requirements/prerequisites Grade of B- or better in Internship II and grade of B or better in Methods courses 36 credits TCNJ's MAT program is closely aligned with state (NJPTS) and national teaching standards (NCATE). These standards address both teacher knowledge and disposition. Consequently, to successfully complete (or advance through) the MAT program, students MUST demonstrate appropriate professional knowledge and disposition. There are no exceptions. 36 credits 218503_001-086_r5ri.indd 27 9/14/15 10:17 AM

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