Teaching, M.A.T. - Mathematics (Secondary Education)

The program course outline and graduation requirements for this catalog year are listed below. In addition, a 3.0 cumulative GPA is required for graduation. The department website provides an overview of the program, including admission requirements, faculty biographies, learning outcomes, and careers: https://www.southernct.edu/academics/curriculum-and-learning/programs.

This is an educator preparation program in the State of Connecticut with additional admission requirements (see Admissions to Educator Preparation Programs). Candidates recommended for certification must also meet any additional Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) requirements (see Academic Policies for Educator Preparation Programs) in effect on the date CSDE receives the certification application.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS (45.5 CREDITS)

Core Requirements (20 Credits)
EDU 593 – Student Teaching 
EDU 509 – Student Teaching Seminar 
EDU 571 – English Language Learners
SED 502 – Introduction to Exceptional Learners 
SED 503 – Learning Theory and Development 

Concentration in Secondary Education: Mathematics (22.5 Credits)
EDU 508 – Introduction to Education 
EDU 528 – Differentiated Instruction 
EDU 544 – Classroom Management
EDU 588 – Assessment and Research in Education 
RDG 500 – Literacy in Content Areas s
MAT 405 – Elementary Mathematics from an Advanced Standpoint
MAT 490 – Teaching Mathematics in the Secondary School 
MAT 508 – Technology for Secondary STEM Education 

Capstone (3 Credits)
EDU 591 – Special Project in Education