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The Master of Art in teaching (MAT) accommodate candidates with a
baccalaureate degree appropriate to the certification area but without
certification and are seeking entry into the teaching profession. The MAT
is no less rigorous than the advanced master’s degree program, but
includes courses which provide the necessary background in professional
education together with the master’s level academic course work.Recognized
as one of six exemplary social studies/global education programs in the
nation, the overall program's aim is to produce individuals who have the
knowledge, skills, and instructional strategies, and perspectives to
participate in a multiracial, polyethnic, and culturally diverse
democratic society that is globally interconnected. Specifically,
the program seeks to produce social studies teachers who:
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are well-grounded in the historical, philosophical, psychological,
sociological, moral and ethical foundations of education
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are proficient in the multiple disciplines of history and the social
sciences
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have an appreciation for the evolution of social studies and social
studies education
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are aware of and can selectively utilize the developments in materials,
programs, discipline content, curricula, technology, instructional
strategies, and assessment methods and evaluation techniques
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are disposed to infusing a global perspective into the social studies
discipline content
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are able to develop creative solutions to teaching, learning, and
evaluation problems in social studies education
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are desirous of and can demonstrate professional growth and maturity
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are cognizant of and critically examine and interpret trends, policy
issues, and recent research in social studies education
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can engage in advanced inquiry and research.
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
Criteria for admission into the program are:
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A bachelor’s degree or a strong minor (30 hours with a 3.0 or
higher) in History and/or the Social Sciences and a minimum of
3.0 cumulative GPA for the two most recent years of study.
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A passing score on ALL FOUR sections of the
CLAST*
(no exemptions) OR a combined GRE score of
1000 (Verbal and Quantitative).
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In addition to the minimum GPA, CLAST, or the combined GRE
score, the applicant must receive an affirmative
recommendation from the designated Program Leader, Dean of the
College, or his designee following a personal interview.
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Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee automatic
admission.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
1.
An overall GPA of 3.0 or better.
2.
Successful demonstration of all of the
Pre-professional Florida Educator Accomplished Practices
Competencies.
3.
Passing Score on the General Knowledge test of
the Florida Teacher Certification Examination.
4.
Passing score on the Professional Education test
of the Florida Teacher Certification Examination.
5.
Passing score on the Subject Area test (Social
Science 6-12) of the Florida Teacher Certification Examination.
(*Note: If the CLAST was taken and ALL four sections passed
prior to July 2002, the new General Knowledge test may be
waived).
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PROGRAM
OF STUDY
Total:
45 Semester Hours
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COURSE
PREF./NUM.
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COURSE
TITLE
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CREDIT
HOURS
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EDF
5517
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History
of American Education
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3
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EDG
5414
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General
Instructional Decision Making
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3
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ESE
5344
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Secondary
Classroom Management
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3
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EDP
5053
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Educational
Psychology
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3
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EDF
5443
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Measurement
and Evaluation In the Classroom
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3
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EEX
6051
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Educational
Needs of Students w/Exceptionalities
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3
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TSL
5324
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ESOL
Issues and Strategies for Content Teachers
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3
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ESE
6215
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Secondary
School Curriculum
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3
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RED
5325
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Subject
Related Reading
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3
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SSE
5381
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Developing
a Global Perspective
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3
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SSE
4384
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Special
Teaching Lab: Social
Studies
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3
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SSE
5945
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Practicum:
Social Studies
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6
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SSE
6633
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Teaching
Social Studies in the Secondary School
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3
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SSE
6939
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Seminar
in Social Studies Education
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3
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Applications
to student teaching are due in the office of the Director of
Student Teaching by July 1 for Spring semester placement.
Specific program requirements vary depending upon applicant’s
bachelor’s degree program, see program faculty for advisement.
NOTE:
If you need to take additional courses for certification
in Social Science 6-12, or Social Science 5-9, or General Middle
Grades 5-9 (Social Science), please consult the State of Florida
Bureau of Educator Certification at 800-445-6739 or http://www.firn.edu/doe/cgi-bin/doehome/menu.pl.
The additional
courses will NOT count toward the MAT degree.
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For
more information, please contact the Program Director:
Dr.
Hilary Landorf,
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
College of Education, ZEB 347A
Florida International University
University Park Campus
Miami, Florida, 33199
Phone: (305) 348-2410
FAX: (305)348-2086
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