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Degree Requirements

Prior to admission all Students must pass PRAXIS I: Academic Achievement Tests
or other qualifying tests approved by the MSDE. The student must decide upon
a certifiable area identified by the Maryland State Department of Education
(MDSE). All student transcripts are reviewed to determine the specific courses
necessary to meet certification eligibility in a specific area based upon an
evaluation from the MSDE. Students complete core and professional courses, a
150-hour practicum and all requirements needed for certification eligibility.
Upon completion, students advance to candidacy, GPA of 3:00 and pass the
Teacher Education Interview. Following the above, Candidates enroll in the
Content-Specific Methods Courses, Supervised Internship Phase I and pass the
comprehensive examination. After successfully completing the minimum
twenty (20) day Supervised Internship I field experiences (excluding other days
of activities), the Intern prepares for PRAXIS II examination(s) in the certification
area and enrolls in a seminar course to complete the Thesis or Seminar Paper.
The candidate continuously may enroll in thesis advisement until completion of
the Master’s Thesis or Seminar Paper. Once the Intern passes the PRAXIS II
examination(s) in the content and pedagogical area(s), completes Supervised
Internship Phase II, (80 days) of the yearlong at a Professional Development
School (PDS) or at a current teaching assignment at a school regionally
accredited by the accreditation organization, the final portion of the program,
meets all MAT Program and University requirements and is eligible for
certification in an area recognized by the MSDE the Master of Arts in Teaching
Degree is awarded.

Transfer Credits

Up to twelve (12) graduate credits may be transferred into the Master of Arts in
Teaching Program. The courses for which transfer of credits is sought must have
been completed with a grade of ‘B’ or better and must be content specific to
courses outlined in the Program of Study. In addition, the MAT Program
Coordinator must approve any transfer credits. Students must complete the
MAT Program of Study within seven (7) years or file a Program Extension Form
in the Graduate School Office, which must be approved by the Program
Coordinator. However, transfer credits only can be viable for use to satisfy MAT
Program requirements within the seven-year period.

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