Texas Woman’s University
Master of Arts in Teaching
Are you ready to enter a rewarding career in
a profession that makes a difference?
Consider the
Texas Woman’s University
Master of Arts in Teaching Program
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MAT Online Degree Information Meeting
Summer 2012
Texas Woman’s University
Master of Arts in Teaching
Why TWU?
Texas Woman’s University is the nation’s largest university primarily for
women, although it has admitted both men and women since 1972. Its
campuses in Denton, Dallas and Houston are joined by an e-learning
campus offering innovative online degree programs in business,
education and general studies. Ten consecutive years of growth have
produced a record enrollment of 15,168.
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Texas Woman’s University
Master of Arts in Teaching
Almost from its very beginning in 1901 graduates
of Texas Woman’s University (then known as the
College of Industrial Arts, or CIA) were being
employed as teachers in the schools and
communities of Texas.
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Texas Woman’s University
Master of Arts in Teaching
The first special teacher
certificate law was passed
by the State Legislature
1908-09 and made
applicable to TWU only. As
a result of this law, the
Department of Education
was created at TWU and
Texas Woman’s University
became the first institution
in Texas to begin the
formal preparation of
kindergarten teachers.
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Texas Woman’s University
Master of Arts in Teaching
From that small beginning the teacher preparation program
at Texas Woman’s University was launched. In the century
since, TWU has been a leader in producing outstanding
educators for our nation’s schools. Today, TWU sends over
500 educators each year into classrooms and schools
throughout Texas and many other states.
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Texas Woman’s University
Master of Arts in Teaching
Educators graduate
from TWU to serve as
elementary, middle
and high school
teachers, early
childhood and reading
teachers, special
educators, principals,
superintendents,
counselors, and
educational
diagnosticians.
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Texas Woman’s University
Master of Arts in Teaching
At Texas Woman’s University teacher preparation is truly
a collaborative effort involving 18 different departments
and over 45 different school district partners.
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Texas Woman’s University
Master of Arts in Teaching
Practical, hands-on experience
has always been a hallmark of
teacher preparation at TWU.
Each semester our teacher
education students spend an
aggregate of 14,000 hours in
observations and internships in
PK-12 classrooms.
Our student teachers and
interns will finish their fieldbased experiences with over 560
hours teaching and working in
classrooms and schools.
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Texas Woman’s University
Master of Arts in Teaching
Approximately 280 teacher
candidates receive full-time
field-based experience each
year through TWU’s
educator preparation
programs.
These experiences allow
teacher candidates to
observe certified teachers
using effective and
innovative instructional
strategies with students.
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Texas Woman’s University
Master of Arts in Teaching
With a passing rate of 94%
on state certification exams
and high marks from the
schools that employ them, the
teacher preparation program
at Texas Woman’s University
has a well-deserved
reputation for producing
extraordinary educators who
are making a difference in
schools in Texas and
throughout the world.
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Texas Woman’s University
Master of Arts in Teaching
Why the MAT at TWU?
•Teacher Certification
•Master’s Degree
•Flexibility
•Quality Preparation
•Excellent Resources
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Texas Woman’s University
Master of Arts in Teaching
Teacher Certification
TWU’s MAT program allows individuals to obtain initial
teacher certification while at the same time earning a
graduate degree. Certification is available in 26 different
teaching fields and levels (Early Childhood-Grade 6,
Grades 4-8, Grades 6-12, Grades 7-12, Grades 8-12 and
Early Childhood – Grade 12).
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Master of Arts in Teaching
Master’s Degree
Obtaining teacher certification within the context of a
graduate degree program adds a level of quality and
academic rigor not usually present in certification only
programs. Texas Woman’s University has a national
reputation for outstanding graduate programs. A TWU
Master’s degree will add value and prestige to your career
as a professional educator.
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Texas Woman’s University
Master of Arts in Teaching
Online Flexibility
Delivery of coursework in your selected certificate area also
determines your available online course options. TWU
continues to examine and expand these online offerings.
Please visit with MAT representatives if you have question
regarding flexibility in a selected
certificate area.
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Texas Woman’s University
Master of Arts in Teaching
Outstanding Faculty
The faculty of the Master of Arts in Teaching program come
from across the university from many different departments.
Most have doctorates in their field and many years teaching and
mentoring prospective teachers. Most of them have
considerable experience as elementary, middle school and high
school teachers, reading, special education and bilingual
teachers, as well as counselors, principals and superintendents.
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Texas Woman’s University
Master of Arts in Teaching
Excellent Resources
As a program of a public university the MAT also
offers you access to a great deal of resources and
support services that you may not find in other teacher
certification program. These resources are available to
help you succeed in your graduate program and to gain
the foundation and skills you need to be an effective
and reflective educator.
These resources include library and information
services, technology, research, and access to the some
of the top scholars and practitioners in the nation.
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Texas Woman’s University
Master of Arts in Teaching
The Master of Arts in Teaching at TWU
The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) is an
interdisciplinary degree designed to prepare students who
hold a baccalaureate degree but do not have initial teacher
certification. The MAT meets the teacher certification
standards set by the Texas State Board for Educator
Certification (SBEC).
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Master of Arts in Teaching
The MAT emphasizes professional
academic preparation that
requires graduate students to
become knowledgeable about
academic disciplines as well as
effective teaching practices. The
program is designed to help
students develop critical thinking
skills and to provide an
orientation toward lifelong
learning.
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Master of Arts in Teaching
The MAT degree program focuses on:
 The multiple roles of a teacher as a
researcher/scholar/practitioner
 Theory and research-based practices for curriculum
design and instruction
 Increased content knowledge needed for instruction
 Application of appropriate technology in education
 Assessment of teaching and learning
 Understanding of socio-cultural and learning differences
among students
 Collaborative leadership to improve schools
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Texas Woman’s University
Master of Arts in Teaching
Certification Fields Available
Early Childhood–Grade 6
Generalist; Bilingual Generalist; ESL Generalist; Generalist with Special
Education
Grades 4-8
Generalist; Bilingual Generalist; ESL Generalist; Generalist with Special
Education; English, Language Arts and Reading; Math; Social Studies; Science
Grades 7-12
Science; Math; English; History; Social Studies; Dance; Computer Science;
Family & Consumer Science
Grades 6-12
Family & Consumer Science
Early Childhood-Grade 12
Health Education; Theatre Arts; Music; Physical Education; Visual Arts
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Texas Woman’s University
Master of Arts in Teaching
The Master of Arts in Teaching at TWU is a minimum
32 hour program composed of four components:
•Coursework in Pedagogy (16 hours)
•Coursework in Content (9 or more hours)
•Supported Field Experience (6-12 hours)
•Professional Portfolio (1 hour)
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Master of Arts in Teaching
Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities (16 hours)
Mostly online
Foundations for Teaching and Learning, Learning Theory,
Development & Research, Integrating Technology in Assessment &
Instruction, Assessment & Instructional Design & Delivery for
Diverse Learners, Effective Design & Management of the
Classroom Environment, Diversity in the Classroom.
Prepares student to pass the Pedagogy and Professional
Responsibilities TExES exam.
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Master of Arts in Teaching
Academic Specialization (9 hours minimum)
Some or all may be online
This is coursework in the chosen teaching field (i.e., 4-8 Math, 8-12
History, etc.). Students will take the Texas Examination of Educator
Standards (TExES) in their content field before or during their first
semester in the program. The results of this test, along with the
student’s previous coursework, will be used to determine the
appropriate number of hours and specific courses needed for the
academic specialization.
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Master of Arts in Teaching
Field-Based Experience (6-12 hours)
A full-time, one-semester (6 credit hours) unpaid student teaching experience
in a school setting.
Student teaching involves teaching all day for 14 weeks in a classroom under
the direct supervision of a certified teacher. The student teacher is not the
teacher of record for the class, but gradually assumes more and more
responsibility for the class from the supervising teacher. An experienced
teacher would also be assigned by the university to observe and support you.
OR
A full-time, two-semester internship (6 credit hours each semester) in a school
setting in which the student is employed and paid as the teacher of record.
In an internship you would have complete responsibility for teaching the
students in the class. The school district would assign a certified teacher in the
school as a mentor to you and the university would assign a supervisor to
observe and supply support to you on a regular basis.
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Texas Woman’s University
Master of Arts in Teaching
PORTFOLIOS
The professional portfolio is required before you can graduate from
the MAT program, and must be submitted and approved during your
last semester in the program. It serves as the Final Examination for
your MAT program.
Although the portfolio is not due until your last semester, you should
begin collecting and organizing information for it as soon as you enter
the MAT program. You should work on adding items and maintaining
your portfolio each semester in which you are in the program.
During your last semester you should enroll in the one-hour
professional portfolio class.
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Texas Woman’s University
Master of Arts in Teaching
Criteria for Admission to the MAT Program
•A Bachelor’s Degree
•A 3.0 or higher GPA on the last 60 semester hours of college
work
•A 2.75 cumulative GPA on all previous college work
• A completed application
• Interview for Teacher Education Program completed
successfully
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Texas Woman’s University
Master of Arts in Teaching
Financial Aid and Grants Are Available
Please Visit for Details
http://www.twu.edu/finaid/
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Texas Woman’s University
Master of Arts in Teaching
How to Apply
Complete the Texas Common Application for graduate
admission online at
https://www.applytexas.org/adappc/commonapp.WBX
(A nonrefundable application fee of $50, $75 for
international students, is required of each applicant.)
Submit official transcripts from each college or
university attended (no copies accepted) to Office of
Student Records Processing, TWU, P.O. Box 425649,
Denton, TX 76204-5649.
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Master of Arts in Teaching
Why the MAT at Texas Woman’s University?
•Reputation and record of preparing quality educators
•Expertise and experience of faculty
•Course and program rigor
•Resources and support
•Extensive options and variety
Find out more about why the Master of Arts in
Teaching degree at TWU may be right for you!
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Texas Woman’s University
Master of Arts in Teaching
Helpful Information - Texas Teacher Certification and Testing
Requirements
• Initial TExES Test is in the Content Area(s) – Test(s) may be taken prior
to being admitted to an educator certification program if you have a
bachelor’s degree, and you have not previously been admitted to an
SBEC approved Educator Preparation Program. Please go to
www.texes.ets.org and Click on Register and then Scroll Down to
PreAdmission Content Test (PACT) to read these details. You can also
take your test the first semester you are enrolled in the MAT Program at
TWU.
• Review the TExES Testing Competencies for each certification area by
going to www.texes.ets.org - Click on Preparation Materials (left side of
webpage) and then scroll down to find links to certification test
frameworks and study guides.
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MAT New Student Orientation
Spring, 2009
Texas Woman’s University
Master of Arts in Teaching
Helpful Information - Texas Teacher Certification and Testing
Requirements, cont.
• Teacher Expectations – It is expected that you have a strong content
area knowledge as a teacher, and you should bring this knowledge into
MAT. Our Master of Arts in Teaching focuses on teaching you how to
develop effective and engaging learning environments and lessons with
your content knowledge and the professional responsibilities of a
teacher, thus we focus on Pedagogy and Professional Responsibilities
required for your success as an educator.
•
Working with Advisors – It is important that you commit to your
success also. This includes your responsibility as a graduate student and
a teacher candidate. Please contact me if you would like specific
information to guide you in your success at TWU. Email –
pmalone@twu.edu.
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MAT New Student Orientation
Spring, 2009
Texas Woman’s University
Master of Arts in Teaching
The MAT at TWU
The Quality You Expect and
Support Focused on Success
For More Information:
http://www.twu.edu/mat
matinquiries@twu.edu
Contact 940-898-2211
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Master of Arts in Teaching
Questions?
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