Master of Arts in Teaching
The Master of Arts in Teaching degree needs four more changes before it begins in
summer 2006. Basically, the change moves four courses from the Bagwell College of
Education to the Departments of Mathematics and English.
Although the original plan was for the Master of Arts in Teaching’s methods courses to
be taught by the Department of Secondary and Middle Grades Education, the program’s
interdisciplinary planning committee has decided that they should be taught by the
department of the teaching field (English or Mathematics). This change aligns the M.A.T.
with the practice of offering the secondary undergraduate methods courses in the
department of the teaching field (English or Mathematics).
Those changes require five proposals:
1. EDUC 6251 becomes ENED 6251
2. EDUC 6351 becomes ENED6351
3. EDUC 6252 becomes MAED 6252
4. EDUC 6352 becomes MAED 6352
5. Program Revision Form reflecting those changes in course numbers
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KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY
E-Z FORM: SIMPLE COURSE CHANGE
Cover Sheet 10-15-02 (draft)
Course Number/Program Name _______EDUC 6251/Master of Arts of Teaching ____________
Department _______________________Secondary & Middle Grades Education _____________
Degree Title (if applicable) __________Master of Arts in Teaching _______________________
Proposed Effective Date _____________Fall 2006 _____________________________________
Minor Changes:
1.
Minor changes are defined as a change to one of the following
a. _____ change to the title of a course
b. _____ simple editing changes to a course description
c. _____ course deletion
d. __X__ course numbering change
e. _____ degree program name change
f. _____ credit hour change
2.
Multiple changes to any combination of title, numbering, or description DO
NOT constitute a Minor Change, and must go through the full course revision
proposal approval process.
3.
Changes that appear to be more than simple editing changes must go through
the full course proposal approval process (committee chair discretion).
4.
Proposals that meet the criteria as being minor changes, are exempt from the
two-week submission prior to the first reading rule
Submitted by: ______________
Approved
Not Approved
Approved
Not Approved
Approved
Not Approved
Approved
Not Approved
Approved
Not Approved
Approved
Not Approved
Lynn Stallings, Ph.D. ______ 1/25/06
Faculty Member
Date
____
Department Curriculum Committee Date
____
Department Chair
Date
____
School Curriculum Committee
Date
____
School Dean
Date
____
GPCC Chair
Date
____
Date
____
Vice President for Academic Affairs Date
____
President
Date
Dean, Graduate Studies
Approved
Not Approved
Approved
Not Approved
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KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY
GRADUATE COURSE MINOR CHANGE FORM
I.
Current Information
Page Number in Current Catalog: __Not yet listed. Program starts summer 2006 _____
Course Prefix and Number: _______EDUC 6251 ______________________________
Course Title: ______ Teaching Secondary English I ____________________________
Credit Hours: _____ 2-3-3 _______________________________________________
Prerequisites: _____ Admission to the Master of Arts in Teaching ________________
Description:
EDUC 6251 2-3-3. Teaching Secondary English I: Pre-requisites: EDUC 6100 and EDUC
6100L. Recommended Co-Requisites: EDUC 6200 and EDUC 6200L. An examination and
application of curriculum issues, learning theories, teaching strategies, instructional materials and
assessment procedures for teaching secondary school English/Language Arts in the multicultural
and diverse classroom of today. Includes a secondary school field experience in English teaching.
Candidates should plan to spend three hours per week in the field Proof of professional liability
insurance is required prior to school placement.
II.
Proposed Information (Fill in the changed item)
Page Number in Current Catalog: __Not yet listed. Program starts summer 2006 _____
Course Prefix and Number: _______ENED 6251 ______________________________
Course Title: ______ Teaching Secondary English I ____________________________
Credit Hours: _____ 2-3-3 ________________________________________________
Prerequisites: _____ Admission to the Master of Arts in Teaching ________________
Description
ENED 6251 2-3-3. Teaching Secondary English I: Pre-requisites: EDUC 6100 and EDUC
6100L. Recommended Co-Requisites: EDUC 6200 and EDUC 6200L. An examination and
application of curriculum issues, learning theories, teaching strategies, instructional materials and
assessment procedures for teaching secondary school English/Language Arts in the multicultural
and diverse classroom of today. Includes a secondary school field experience in English teaching.
Candidates should plan to spend three hours per week in the field Proof of professional liability
insurance is required prior to school placement.
III.
Justification
Although the original plan was for the Master of Arts in Teaching’s methods courses to
be taught by the Department of Secondary and Middle Grades Education, the program’s
interdisciplinary planning committee has decided that they should be taught by the
department of the teaching field (English or Mathematics). This change aligns the M.A.T.
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with the practice of offering the secondary undergraduate methods courses in the
department of the teaching field (English or Mathematics).
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VII. COURSE MASTER FORM
This form will be completed by the requesting department and will be sent to the Office
of the Registrar once the course changes have been approved by the Office of the
President.
DISCIPLINE
Education
COURSE NUMBER
ENED 6251
COURSE TITLE FOR LABEL
Eng Meth I
(Note: Limit 16 spaces)
CLASS-LAB-CREDIT HOURS
2-3-3
Approval, Effective Term
Fall 2006
Grades Allowed (Regular or S/U)
Regular
If course used to satisfy CPC, what areas?
Learning Support Programs courses which are
required as prerequisites
APPROVED:
__________________________________________________
Vice President for Academic Affairs or Designee
MAT Proposals, 11/30/05
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MAT Proposals, 11/30/05
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KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY
E-Z FORM: SIMPLE COURSE CHANGE
Cover Sheet 10-15-02 (draft)
Course Number/Program Name _______EDUC 6351/Master of Arts of Teaching ____________
Department _______________________Secondary & Middle Grades Education _____________
Degree Title (if applicable) __________Master of Arts in Teaching _______________________
Proposed Effective Date _____________Fall 2006 _____________________________________
Minor Changes:
1. Minor changes are defined as a change to one of the following
a. _____ change to the title of a course
b. _____ simple editing changes to a course description
c. _____ course deletion
d. __X__ course numbering change
e. _____ degree program name change
f. _____ credit hour change
2. Multiple changes to any combination of title, numbering, or description DO
NOT constitute a Minor Change, and must go through the full course revision
proposal approval process.
3. Changes that appear to be more than simple editing changes must go through
the full course proposal approval process (committee chair discretion).
4. Proposals that meet the criteria as being minor changes, are exempt from the
two-week submission prior to the first reading rule
Submitted by: ______________
Approved
Not Approved
Approved
Not Approved
Approved
Not Approved
Approved
Not Approved
Approved
Not Approved
Approved
Not Approved
Lynn Stallings, Ph.D. ______ 1/25/06
Faculty Member
Date
____
Department Curriculum Committee Date
____
Department Chair
Date
____
School Curriculum Committee
Date
____
School Dean
Date
____
GPCC Chair
Date
____
Date
____
Vice President for Academic Affairs Date
____
President
Date
Dean, Graduate Studies
Approved
Not Approved
Approved
Not Approved
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KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY
GRADUATE COURSE MINOR CHANGE FORM
I.
Current Information
Page Number in Current Catalog: __Not yet listed. Program starts summer 2006 _____
Course Prefix and Number: _______EDUC 6351 ______________________________
Course Title: ______ Teaching Secondary English II ___________________________
Credit Hours: _____ 2-3-3 _______________________________________________
Prerequisites: _____ Admission to the Master of Arts in Teaching ________________
Description:
EDUC 6351 2-3-3. Teaching Secondary English II: Pre-requisite: EDUC 6251. Recommended
Co-Requisites: EDUC 6300 and EDUC 6300L. Building upon knowledge and skills developed in
EDUC 6251, candidates continue to examine and apply curriculum issues, learning theories,
teaching strategies, instructional materials and assessment procedures for teaching secondary
school English/Language Arts in diverse classrooms. Includes a secondary school field
experience in English teaching. Candidates should plan to spend three hours per week in the field
Proof of professional liability insurance is required prior to school placement.
II.
Proposed Information (Fill in the changed item)
Page Number in Current Catalog: __Not yet listed. Program starts summer 2006 _____
Course Prefix and Number: _______ENED 6351 ______________________________
Course Title: ______ Teaching Secondary English II ___________________________
Credit Hours: _____ 2-3-3 ________________________________________________
Prerequisites: _____ Admission to the Master of Arts in Teaching ________________
Description
ENED 6351 2-3-3. Teaching Secondary English II: Pre-requisite: ENED 6251. Recommended
Co-Requisites: EDUC 6300 and EDUC 6300L. Building upon knowledge and skills developed in
ENED 6251, candidates continue to examine and apply curriculum issues, learning theories,
teaching strategies, instructional materials and assessment procedures for teaching secondary
school English/Language Arts in diverse classrooms. Includes a secondary school field
experience in English teaching. Candidates should plan to spend three hours per week in the field
Proof of professional liability insurance is required prior to school placement.
III.
Justification
Although the original plan was for the Master of Arts in Teaching’s methods courses to
be taught by the Department of Secondary and Middle Grades Education, the program’s
planning committee has decided that they should be taught by the department of the
teaching field (English or Mathematics). This change aligns the M.A.T. with the practice
MAT Proposals, 11/30/05
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of offering the secondary undergraduate methods courses in the department of the
teaching field (English or Mathematics).
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VII. COURSE MASTER FORM
This form will be completed by the requesting department and will be sent to the Office
of the Registrar once the course changes have been approved by the Office of the
President.
DISCIPLINE
Education
COURSE NUMBER
ENED 6351
COURSE TITLE FOR LABEL
Eng Meth II
(Note: Limit 16 spaces)
CLASS-LAB-CREDIT HOURS
2-3-3
Approval, Effective Term
Fall 2006
Grades Allowed (Regular or S/U)
Regular
If course used to satisfy CPC, what areas?
Learning Support Programs courses which are
required as prerequisites
APPROVED:
__________________________________________________
Vice President for Academic Affairs or Designee
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KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY
E-Z FORM: SIMPLE COURSE CHANGE
Cover Sheet 10-15-02 (draft)
Course Number/Program Name _______EDUC 6252/Master of Arts of Teaching ____________
Department _______________________Secondary & Middle Grades Education _____________
Degree Title (if applicable) __________Master of Arts in Teaching _______________________
Proposed Effective Date _____________Fall 2006 _____________________________________
Minor Changes:
1. Minor changes are defined as a change to one of the following
a. _____ change to the title of a course
b. _____ simple editing changes to a course description
c. _____ course deletion
d. __X__ course numbering change
e. _____ degree program name change
f. _____ credit hour change
2. Multiple changes to any combination of title, numbering, or description DO
NOT constitute a Minor Change, and must go through the full course revision
proposal approval process.
3. Changes that appear to be more than simple editing changes must go through
the full course proposal approval process (committee chair discretion).
4. Proposals that meet the criteria as being minor changes, are exempt from the
two-week submission prior to the first reading rule
Submitted by: ______________
Approved
Not Approved
Approved
Not Approved
Approved
Not Approved
Approved
Not Approved
Approved
Not Approved
Approved
Not Approved
Lynn Stallings, Ph.D. ______ 1/25/06
Faculty Member
Date
____
Department Curriculum Committee Date
____
Department Chair
Date
____
School Curriculum Committee
Date
____
School Dean
Date
____
GPCC Chair
Date
____
Date
____
Vice President for Academic Affairs Date
____
President
Date
Dean, Graduate Studies
Approved
Not Approved
Approved
Not Approved
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KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY
GRADUATE COURSE MINOR CHANGE FORM
I.
Current Information
Page Number in Current Catalog: __Not yet listed. Program starts summer 2006 _____
Course Prefix and Number: _______EDUC 6252 ______________________________
Course Title: ______ Teaching Secondary Mathematics I ________________________
Credit Hours: _____ 2-3-3 ________________________________________________
Prerequisites: _____ Admission to the Master of Arts in Teaching ________________
Description:
EDUC 6252 2-3-3. Teaching Secondary Mathematics I: Pre-requisites: EDUC 6100 and EDUC
6100L. Recommended Co-Requisites: EDUC 6200 and EDUC 6200L. An examination and
application of curriculum issues, learning theories, teaching strategies, instructional materials and
assessment procedures for teaching secondary school mathematics in the multicultural and diverse
classroom of today. Includes a secondary school field experience in mathematics teaching.
Candidates should plan to spend three hours per week in the field. Proof of professional liability
insurance is required prior to school placement.
II.
Proposed Information (Fill in the changed item)
Page Number in Current Catalog: __Not yet listed. Program starts summer 2006 _____
Course Prefix and Number: _______MAED 6252 _____________________________
Course Title: ______ Teaching Secondary Mathematics I ________________________
Credit Hours: _____ 2-3-3 ________________________________________________
Prerequisites: _____ Admission to the Master of Arts in Teaching ________________
Description
MAED 6252 2-3-3. Teaching Secondary Mathematics I: Pre-requisites: EDUC 6100 and
EDUC 6100L. Recommended Co-Requisites: EDUC 6200 and EDUC 6200L. An examination
and application of curriculum issues, learning theories, teaching strategies, instructional materials
and assessment procedures for teaching secondary school mathematics in the multicultural and
diverse classroom of today. Includes a secondary school field experience in mathematics
teaching. Candidates should plan to spend three hours per week in the field. Proof of professional
liability insurance is required prior to school placement.
III.
Justification
Although the original plan was for the Master of Arts in Teaching’s methods courses to
be taught by the Department of Secondary and Middle Grades Education, the program’s
planning committee has decided that they should be taught by the department of the
teaching field (English or Mathematics). This change aligns the M.A.T. with the practice
of offering the secondary undergraduate methods courses in the department of the
teaching field (English or Mathematics).
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VII. COURSE MASTER FORM
This form will be completed by the requesting department and will be sent to the Office
of the Registrar once the course changes have been approved by the Office of the
President.
DISCIPLINE
Education
COURSE NUMBER
MAED 6252
COURSE TITLE FOR LABEL
Math Meth I
(Note: Limit 16 spaces)
CLASS-LAB-CREDIT HOURS
2-3-3
Approval, Effective Term
Fall 2006
Grades Allowed (Regular or S/U)
Regular
If course used to satisfy CPC, what areas?
Learning Support Programs courses which are
required as prerequisites
APPROVED:
__________________________________________________
Vice President for Academic Affairs or Designee
MAT Proposals, 11/30/05
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KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY
E-Z FORM: SIMPLE COURSE CHANGE
Cover Sheet 10-15-02 (draft)
Course Number/Program Name _______EDUC 6352/Master of Arts of Teaching ____________
Department _______________________Secondary & Middle Grades Education _____________
Degree Title (if applicable) __________Master of Arts in Teaching _______________________
Proposed Effective Date _____________Fall 2006 _____________________________________
Minor Changes:
1. Minor changes are defined as a change to one of the following
a. _____ change to the title of a course
b. _____ simple editing changes to a course description
c. _____ course deletion
d. __X__ course numbering change
e. _____ degree program name change
f. _____ credit hour change
2. Multiple changes to any combination of title, numbering, or description DO
NOT constitute a Minor Change, and must go through the full course revision
proposal approval process.
3. Changes that appear to be more than simple editing changes must go through
the full course proposal approval process (committee chair discretion).
4. Proposals that meet the criteria as being minor changes, are exempt from the
two-week submission prior to the first reading rule
Submitted by: ______________
Approved
Not Approved
Approved
Not Approved
Approved
Not Approved
Approved
Not Approved
Approved
Not Approved
Approved
Not Approved
Lynn Stallings, Ph.D. ______ 1/25/06
Faculty Member
Date
____
Department Curriculum Committee Date
____
Department Chair
Date
____
School Curriculum Committee
Date
____
School Dean
Date
____
GPCC Chair
Date
____
Date
____
Vice President for Academic Affairs Date
____
President
Date
Dean, Graduate Studies
Approved
Not Approved
Approved
Not Approved
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KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY
GRADUATE COURSE MINOR CHANGE FORM
I.
Current Information
Page Number in Current Catalog: __Not yet listed. Program starts summer 2006 _____
Course Prefix and Number: _______EDUC 6352 ______________________________
Course Title: ______ Teaching Secondary Mathematics II _______________________
Credit Hours: _____ 2-3-3 ________________________________________________
Prerequisites: _____ Admission to the Master of Arts in Teaching ________________
Description:
EDUC 6352 2-3-3. Teaching Secondary Mathematics II: Pre-requisite: EDUC 6252.
Recommended Co-Requisites: EDUC 6300 and EDUC 6300L. Building upon knowledge and
skills developed in EDUC 6252, candidates continue to examine and apply curriculum issues,
learning theories, teaching strategies, instructional materials and assessment procedures for
teaching secondary school mathematics in diverse classrooms. Includes a secondary school field
experience in mathematics teaching. Candidates should plan to spend three hours per week in the
field. Proof of professional liability insurance is required prior to school placement.
II.
Proposed Information (Fill in the changed item)
Page Number in Current Catalog: ___Not yet listed. Program starts summer 2006 _____
Course Prefix and Number: _______MAED 6352 _____________________________
Course Title: ______ Teaching Secondary Mathematics II _______________________
Credit Hours: _____ 2-3-3 ________________________________________________
Prerequisites: _____ Admission to the Master of Arts in Teaching ________________
Description
MAED 6352 2-3-3. Teaching Secondary Mathematics II: Pre-requisite: MAED 6252.
Recommended Co-Requisites: EDUC 6300 and EDUC 6300L. Building upon knowledge and
skills developed in MAED 6252, candidates continue to examine and apply curriculum issues,
learning theories, teaching strategies, instructional materials and assessment procedures for
teaching secondary school mathematics in diverse classrooms. Includes a secondary school field
experience in mathematics teaching. Candidates should plan to spend three hours per week in the
field. Proof of professional liability insurance is required prior to school placement.
III.
Justification
Although the original plan was for the Master of Arts in Teaching’s methods courses to
be taught by the Department of Secondary and Middle Grades Education, the program’s
planning committee has decided that they should be taught by the department of the
teaching field (English or Mathematics). This change aligns the M.A.T. with the practice
MAT Proposals, 11/30/05
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of offering the secondary undergraduate methods courses in the department of the
teaching field (English or Mathematics).
MAT Proposals, 11/30/05
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VII. COURSE MASTER FORM
This form will be completed by the requesting department and will be sent to the Office
of the Registrar once the course changes have been approved by the Office of the
President.
DISCIPLINE
Education
COURSE NUMBER
MAED 6352
COURSE TITLE FOR LABEL
Math Meth II
(Note: Limit 16 spaces)
CLASS-LAB-CREDIT HOURS
2-3-3
Approval, Effective Term
Fall 2006
Grades Allowed (Regular or S/U)
Regular
If course used to satisfy CPC, what areas?
Learning Support Programs courses which are
required as prerequisites
APPROVED:
__________________________________________________
Vice President for Academic Affairs or Designee
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President
MAT Proposals, 11/30/05
Date
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UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF GEORGIA
REVISION OF GRADUATE PROGRAM PROPOSAL
MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING
Kennesaw State University
January 2006
SECONDARY AND MIDDLE GRADES EDUCATION
BAGWELL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Proposed Start Date: Summer 2006
CIP:______
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I.
Program Description
II Objectives of the Program
III Justification and Need for Changes to the Program
Although the original plan was for the Master of Arts in Teaching’s methods courses to
be taught by the Department of Secondary and Middle Grades Education, the program’s
planning committee has decided that they should be taught by the department of the
teaching field (English or Mathematics). This change aligns the M.A.T. with the practice
of offering the secondary undergraduate methods courses in the department of the
teaching field (English or Mathematics).

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EDUC 6251 becomes ENED 6251
EDUC 6351 becomes ENED6351
EDUC 6252 becomes MAED 6252
EDUC 6352 becomes MAED 6352
IV Procedures Used to Develop the Program
The initial letter of intent for the proposed MAT program was developed in response to critical
teacher shortages in the state of Georgia and to increasing inquiries from individuals with a bachelor’s
degree about an efficient and effective route to initial certification.
Information regarding the teacher shortage and the needs of the state of Georgia along with data
from a survey was used to contribute data regarding justification and need. Credit hours, the curriculum,
and the program delivery were designed after examination of comparable programs at other institutions. A
primary conviction that influenced program development was that graduates of the MAT program should
demonstrate the same high quality levels of knowledge, skills, and dispositions exhibited by the graduates
of other KSU teacher education programs. Attention was also given to unique delivery options and flexible
admission requirements.
Initial drafts of the letter of intent were reviewed by the program coordinators of the PTEU and by
the dean of the Bagwell College of Education.
V Curriculum: Degree Program Requirements
The Master of Arts in Teaching program leads to a Master’s degree and initial secondary certification
for post-baccalaureate candidates in mathematics or English. It is a content focused, standards based
program, which emphasizes scholarly rigor through research and engagement in a variety of field-based
activities and action research projects. Technology and multicultural considerations are infused
throughout the program. Candidates move through the program in cohorts, with new cohorts beginning
each summer term. The program requires full time attendance until completion at the end of the second
summer term (15 months).
Program Admission Requirements:

Probationary Admission to the M.A.T. Program (for individuals who may require additional
undergraduate content courses to get 24 hours of upper level content area study and/or other prerequisites and/or who may need to re-take relevant undergraduate courses to raise the GPA)
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To obtain a Probationary Admission to the M.A.T. Program, individuals must
have:
A bachelor’s degree in the chosen content area or related field from an accredited
institution.
o An adjusted undergraduate GPA of 2.75 in all courses relative to the major.
o Passing scores on the PRAXIS I and II exams.
o Two or three letters of recommendation (one from an academic or professional source,
one addressing personal qualities of the applicant that are suitable to the teaching
profession, and one from a current work supervisor if applicable)
o Official Graduate Record Examinations (GRE) scores or Miller Analogies Test (MAT)
o A 1-2 page personal statement describing one’s beliefs about education at the secondary
level and one’s professional goals relative to the Master of Arts in Teaching degree.
o Official transcripts from all accredited colleges/universities the applicant has attended
showing evidence of a bachelor’s degree.
o Completed graduate application with application fee.
o Provided an immunization form.
Admission to Candidacy
To be admitted as a degree candidate in the M.A.T. Program, individuals must have:
o A bachelor’s degree in the chosen content area or related field from an accredited
institution.
o Completed all undergraduate content area course requirements and pre-requisites.
o An adjusted undergraduate GPA of 2.75 in all courses relative to the major.
o Passing scores on the PRAXIS I and II exams.
o Two or three letters of recommendation (one from an academic or professional source,
one addressing personal qualities of the applicant that are suitable to the teaching
profession, and one from a current work supervisor if applicable)
o Official GRE scores of 1000 (verbal and quantitative combined).
o A 1-2 page personal statement describing one’s beliefs about education at the secondary
level and one’s professional goals relative to the Master of Arts in Teaching degree.
o Official transcripts from all accredited colleges/universities the applicant has attended
showing evidence of a bachelor’s degree.
o Completed graduate application with application fee.
o Provided an immunization form.
o
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Course Offering Schedule and Plan-of-Study
Course Offering Schedule and Plan-of-Study
SUMMER I
The Learner
EDUC 6100
Development,
Psychology, and
Diversity of the
Learner (5 hrs.)*
EDUC 6100L
Practicum I (1 hrs.)
Content I (3 hrs.)
Content II (3 hrs.)
12 hours
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Four-Semester Schedule of Coursework
FALL
SPRING
The Learner in Schools
Teaching in Schools
EDUC 6200 Curriculum,
Assessment, and
Management (3 hrs.)*
ENED 6351 or MAED
6352 Content Area
Methods II (3 hrs.)
ENED 6251 or MAED
6252 Content Area
Methods I (3 hrs.)
EDUC 6200L Practicum
II (3 hrs.)
Content III (3 hrs.)
12 hours
EDUC 6300 Reflective
Inquiry and Action
Research (3 hrs.)*
EDUC 6300L
Practicum III (6 hrs.)
Content IV (3 hrs.)
15 hours
SUMMER II
The Teacher as a
Professional
EDUC 6400 Preparation
and Presentation of
Action Research Project
and Professional
Portfolio (3 hrs.)*
Content V (3 hrs.)
Content VI (3 hrs.)
9 hours
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TOTAL = 48
* Portions of these courses may be offered online or in alternative meeting formats (small groups or individual
interviews) as is appropriate by faculty with expertise in the field. For example, faculty with expertise in educational
psychology may assume primary responsibility for the developmental and psychology portions of The Learner:
Development, Psychology, and Diversity, while other faculty may assume responsibility for teaching special needs
and/or multicultural education issues.
Growth and Flexibility
It is anticipated that the program will begin with a cohort of 50 candidates. The second cohort will
be limited to 75 candidates, as will each cohort after that, until it is feasible to increase the number of
candidates per cohort.
Course Descriptions
EDUC 6100 Development, Psychology, and Diversity of the Learner. 5-0-5. Prerequisite: Admission to MAT program. An examination of the unique aspects of and
relationships between the development, psychology, and diversity of learners. A study of
life span development (with an emphasis on adolescents and young adults) addresses
social, moral, emotional, physical, cognitive and psychological development. Theories,
models, and principles of learning and motivation are examined and related to
development and diversity as it is influenced culture, language cognitive ability, gender,
and special needs. The use of technology in this course will include word processing,
presentation applications, Internet research, online courseware, electronic portfolio
development, and the review of software.
EDUC 6100L Practicum I. 0-3-1. Pre-requisite: Admission to MAT program. Corequisite: EDUC 6100. An experiential, service learning project in which candidates
work (mentoring, tutoring, interviewing, etc.) with adolescents or young adults, one-onone, focusing on development, needs, exceptionalities, diversity, and learning styles.
Requires proof of liability insurance. Candidates must have a satisfactory practicum to
continue in the MAT program without remediation. Verification of Liability Insurance is
required.
EDUC 6200 Curriculum, Assessment, and Classroom Management: 3-0-3. Prerequisite: EDUC 6100 and EDUC 6100L. An examination of the learning environment
including theories and principles of curriculum, assessment, and classroom management.
Focus is placed on the development of learning outcomes and the development and
selection of culturally responsive lessons. Attention is also given to teacher-constructed
and standardized assessment tools and the use of these tools for instructional decisionmaking. Models of classroom management will be examined including consideration of
time, materials, environment, and behavior management. Technological applications
include the use of word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentation applications,
Internet research, online courseware, electronic portfolio development, and the review of
software.
EDUC 6200L Practicum II: 0-9-3. Pre-requisite: EDUC 6100. Co-requisites: EDUC
6200 and appropriate first content area methods course (ENED 6251 or MAED 6252).
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This field experience is designed to provide the candidate with the opportunity to apply
and reflect on concepts addressed in the co-requisite course, EDUC 6200 Curriculum,
Assessment, and Classroom Management and in the content area methods course.
Candidates will be placed in appropriate school settings where they will carry out
directed activities. Candidates will spend approximately nine hours per week in the field.
Candidates must have a satisfactory practicum to continue in the MAT program without
remediation. Verification of Liability Insurance is required.
ENED 6251 Methods of Teaching Secondary English I. 2-3-3. Pre-requisites: EDUC
6100 and EDUC 6100L. Recommended Co-Requisites: EDUC 6200 and EDUC 6200L.
An examination and application of curriculum issues, learning theories, teaching
strategies, instructional materials and assessment procedures for teaching secondary
school English/Language Arts in the multicultural and diverse classroom of today.
Includes a secondary school field experience in English teaching. Candidates should plan
to spend three hours per week in the field Proof of professional liability insurance is
required prior to school placement.
MAED 6252 Methods of Teaching Secondary Mathematics I. 2-3-3. Pre-requisites:
EDUC 6100 and EDUC 6100L. Recommended Co-Requisites: EDUC 6200 and EDUC
6200L. An examination and application of curriculum issues, learning theories, teaching
strategies, instructional materials and assessment procedures for teaching secondary
school English/Language Arts in the multicultural and diverse classroom of today.
Includes a secondary school field experience in English teaching. Candidates should plan
to spend three hours per week in the field Proof of professional liability insurance is
required prior to school placement.
EDUC 6300 Reflective Inquiry and Action Research: 3-0-3. Pre-requisite: EDUC
6200. Deals with the development of field-based action research projects and
understanding qualitative and quantitative research methods and designs, focusing on
interpretation and application relative to classroom practices. Attention is given to the
development of the reflective practitioner. Topics include interactive discussion about
literature critiques, professional organizations, legal issues
EDUC 6300L Practicum III: 0-18-6. Pre-requisite: EDUC 6200. Co-requisite: EDUC
6300 and appropriate second content area methods course (ENED 6351 or MAED 6352).
. This field experience is designed to provide the candidate with the opportunity to apply
and reflect on concepts addressed in the co-requisite course, EDUC 6300 Reflective
Inquiry and Action Research and in the content area methods course. Candidates will be
placed in appropriate school settings where they will carry out directed activities.
Candidates will spend approximately eighteen hours per week in the field. Candidates
must have a satisfactory practicum to continue in the MAT program without remediation.
Verification of Liability Insurance is required.
ENED 6351 Methods of Teaching Secondary English II. 2-3-3. Pre-requisite: ENED
6251. Recommended Co-Requisites: EDUC 6300 and EDUC 6300L. Building upon
knowledge and skills developed in ENED 6251, candidates continue to examine and
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apply curriculum issues, learning theories, teaching strategies, instructional materials and
assessment procedures for teaching secondary school English/Language Arts in diverse
classrooms. Includes a secondary school field experience in English teaching.
Candidates should plan to spend three hours per week in the field Proof of professional
liability insurance is required prior to school placement.
MAED 6352 Methods of Teaching Secondary Mathematics II. 2-3-3. Pre-requisite:
MAED 6252. Recommended Co-Requisites: EDUC 6300 and EDUC 6300L. Building
upon knowledge and skills developed in MAED 6252, candidates continue to examine
and apply curriculum issues, learning theories, teaching strategies, instructional materials
and assessment procedures for teaching secondary school mathematics in diverse
classrooms. Includes a secondary school field experience in mathematics teaching.
Candidates should plan to spend three hours per week in the field. Proof of professional
liability insurance is required prior to school placement.
EDUC 6400 Portfolio Presentation: 3-0-3. Prerequisites: EDUC 6300. Permission of
the committee chair. This course is the capstone experience for the Master of Arts in
Teaching. Candidates work independently under the supervision of the course instructor
and the portfolio committee. The purpose of constructing the portfolio is to implement a
systematic, reflection-in-action approach to the candidate’s development as a subject
matter expert, a facilitator of learning, and a collaborative professional. The portfolio
documents this progress as well as the candidate’s development as a teacher-researcher
through presentation and analysis of the action research project. Technology utilized in
this course may include imaging, online course environments, presentation applications,
and electronic portfolio development.
Content Area Courses: (18 semester hours)
 English
o ENGL 7750 English Studies in the Schools
o ENGL 7701 Topics in Literature
o ENGL 7721 Author Studies
o ENGL 7731 Language Studies in English
o ENGL 7735 Introduction to Comp. Studies
o ENGL 7741 Technology and Media in Engl. and Lang. Arts
 Mathematics
o MATH 7700 Elementary Set Theory
o MATH 7712 Discrete Mathematics
o MATH 7713 Statistics and Data Analysis
o MATH 7714 Geometry from Multiple Perspectives
o MATH 7717 Elementary Number Theory
o MATH 7718 Functions and Analytic Techniques
VI INVENTORY OF FACULTY DIRECTLY INVOLVED
COURSE/INSTRUCTOR SUPPORT DEPTH
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Implementation of the proposed program, which will eventually include science,
math, and English cohorts, will require 14 new faculty lines. Existing faculty may teach
in the program, but hiring new faculty will be necessary to cover courses in existing
programs that the existing faculty already teach.
Faculty brought into the program must have qualifications that would allow the
flexibility of their teaching professional education and/or content area courses. They
must be eligible for graduate faculty status. To accommodate the needs of the candidates,
content area educators for each content area (math and English) would be needed. Parttime faculty may be hired to supervise field experiences.
FACULTY DEVELOPMENT
There are existing faculty members who have worked in post-baccalaureate initial
certifications and who have expressed interest in being involved with the proposed MAT.
Working and teaching in the program will not be significantly different than teaching in a
traditional program of teacher education with the exception of opportunities for team
teaching, online courses, and on-site experiences. Faculty will not need significant
training in order to function effectively and successfully in the program.
FACULTY RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP
Faculty in the MAT program will meet the same expectations for scholarship and
creative activity that are held for all KSU faculty with graduate status.
VII Outstanding programs of this nature at other institutions
Georgia State University offers a Master’s of Education degree designed to meet
initial teacher certification requirements for those holding bachelor’s degrees in science,
mathematics, English, and social studies. Course work consists of 12 semester hours of
professional studies, 24 semester hours of courses in the teaching field, 15 semester hours
of content area courses, and 9 semester hours of field experience. While this program is
comparable to KSU’s, the M.A.T. provides opportunity for candidates to develop
stronger content knowledge base. Also, KSU seeks to serve the population of the
northwest crescent of Georgia, offering a quality program for those who would otherwise
drive past the KSU campus for Georgia State University.
Piedmont College offers a Master of Arts in Teaching in Elementary Education
(P-5) and one in Secondary Education (7-12) in the fields of English, broad field social
sciences, mathematics, and science. Middle Grades Certification may be added to any
secondary education program, resulting in certification for grades 4-12. At Piedmont, the
M.A.T. programs lead to recommendation for Georgia T-5 certificates. The Elementary
Education M.A.T. consists of a minimum of 58 semester hours for candidates seeking
initial certification, and the M.A.T.for Secondary Education consists of a minimum of 45
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semester hours. Each program requires a minimum of six semesters to complete if the
students are enrolled fulltime and longer if they are enrolled part-time.
Georgia College and State University offers a M.A.T. program in secondary
education for candidates who hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited
institution with a major in a given content field, or in a related area that includes
coursework that is the equivalent of a major in such an area. The program consists of 27
semester hours in professional education and 9 semester hours of content courses. The
program is designed to be completed in one academic year, full-time, beginning in
August of the preceding year.
Emory University offers the M.A.T. degree in middle grades education (grades 48) and in secondary education (grades 7-12). Students must have an undergraduate major
appropriate for the anticipated teaching field. Each M.A.T. program consists of 46-50
semester credit hours of work spread across three semesters. According to its director,
the program at Emory University is currently being restructured due to low enrollment.
Kennesaw State University’s proposed M.A.T. program will target the students in
Northwest Georgia; therefore, it will not be competing with the M.A.T. programs
referenced above. In addition, KSU’s program has certain advantages that the other
programs do not have. It may be completed in a shorter time frame than the one at
Piedmont College and is stronger content than the M.A.T. program at Georgia College
and State University.
VIII Inventory of pertinent library resources
IX Facilities
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X Administration
XI Assessment
XII Accreditation
The Georgia Professional Standards Commission (PSC) and the National Council for the
Accreditation of Teacher Education will review the program for accreditation.
XIII Affirmative Action Impact
XIV Degree Inscription
Master of Arts in Teaching
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XV Fiscal and Enrollment Impact, and Estimated Budget
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