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Feb 01, 2023
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2017-2018 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]
Elementary Education Grades 1-5
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Total Hours Required for Degree: 36
The Master of Arts in Teaching degree program in Elementary Education Grades 1-5 leads to initial teacher certification.
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Prerequisites
By meeting the general requirements for admission to the William J. Dore’, Sr. School of Graduate Studies and the following prerequisites, applicants can enroll in Portal I courses:
- Possess a baccalaureate degree from a regionally-accredited university.
- Minimum GPA of 2.5 on undergraduate coursework.
In order to be formally admitted into the Master of Arts in Teaching program and progress into Portal II courses, a candidate must meet the following requirements:
- Pass the Core Academic Skills for Educators test (e.g., reading, writing, and mathematics) of the Praxis.
- Pass the content-specific examinations of the Praxis. Candidates for grades 1-5 (regular and special education) must pass the Elementary Education: Content Knowledge specialty examination.
- Complete, report, and submit all requirements of the EDUC 599 packet to the Office of Graduate Education Programs.
Note
Students enrolled in EDUC 683 or 685 are considered full-time students in the fall and spring semesters to prevent student loans from entering repayment status, for insurance purposes, and for Citizenship and Immigration Services reporting.
General Notes
- Credits applied must be earned within 6 calendar years from the time the student first enrolled in the program.
- No grade below C and not more than 6 credit hours of C work can be applied toward the degree.
- Only transfer credits with a grade of B or better may be applied toward the degree.
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