MA in Teaching
Location: AU Seattle
Credits for Degree: 45 quarter credits
Standard Mode of Instruction: In Person and distance
Standard time to completion: 12 months
This program is designed to lead to state licensure.
Program Overview
The Masters in Teaching (MAT) program prepares teacher candidates to become reflective, community-oriented teachers. Upon successful completion of the program, candidates are awarded a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) and recommended for a Washington State Residency Teaching Certificate with an Elementary Education Endorsement. MAT coursework includes a focus on multilingual students, and candidates may choose to take two additional courses focusing on multilingual students. Upon successful completion of these additional courses, candidates are recommended for a Washington State English Language Learner (ELL) Endorsement.
MAT emphasizes justice-oriented pedagogy, student-centered learning, and innovative program design. Candidates learn to:
- Plan and implement curriculum that meets the needs of a variety of learners
- Teach in diverse classroom settings
- Manage the material and human dynamics of the classroom
- Nurture the holistic development of all students
- Reflect on one’s role as a teacher
- Communicate effectively with students, colleagues, parents and community members
- Assume leadership roles to advocate for children
- Engage in classroom-based research and advocacy to promote social justice in education
The MAT program begins with a summer intensive during the first quarter of the program. Candidates complete their student teaching and continue their coursework during the second, third and fourth quarters of the program. After the first quarter, the program is designed to offer different timeline options. Candidates may complete all requirements for the Washington State Residency Teaching Certificate, Master of Arts in Teaching, and Washington State ELL Endorsement in four quarters. Alternatively, candidates may complete program requirements in phases. In a phased approach, candidates complete their certification requirements first. These can be completed on a one- or two-year timeline. Candidates may then return at a later time to complete a master’s degree and the optional ELL Endorsement at their own pace.
Completion Requirements for Certification and Degree
After satisfactory completion of the requirements below, candidates are awarded a Master of Arts in Teaching. In addition, Antioch University will recommend the candidate for a Washington State Residency Teaching Certificate with an Elementary Education Endorsement and, if applicable, the Washington State English Language Learner Endorsement.
- Complete all course requirements and maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress
- Successfully complete student teaching, which includes meeting the Washington State Effective Teaching Standards
- Complete the Master’s Capstone Project and present it in a public forum
- For the Washington State English Language Learner Endorsement: Pass the WEST-E English Language Learners (051) exam
Admission Requirements
In addition to fulfilling the general admission requirements of Antioch University Seattle, MAT applicants must have:
- A Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree
- Letter of Interest/Admissions Essay
- Structured admissions interview
- The following admissions exams are required by June 2024 for the summer 2024 cohort:
o Submitted WEST-B score
o Passing score on the NES Elementary Education exam (NES 102 and 103)
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