2003-2005 Catalog - University of Arkansas at Monticello

Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.)The Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) is a 30-36 hour accelerated program designedto prepare students for teacher licensure who have undergraduate degrees in English,mathematics, science, social studies, business, speech, art, music, and physical education.On-the-job teaching opportunities are incorporated into the program.Important Steps in the Graduate ProgramStep 1: Apply to the University of Arkansas-Monticello.Step 2: Apply to the School of Education Graduate Program.Step 3: Complete all appropriate admission requirements.Step 4: Obtain a major advisor.Step 5: With major advisor, prepare a Program of Study.Step 6: Apply for Degree Candidacy.Step 7: Select Comprehensive Review Committee. (M.Ed. and M.A.T. programs)Step 8: Successfully pass Comprehensive Examinations. (M.Ed. and M.A.T. programs)Step 9: Successfully pass PRAXIS II Principles of Learning and Teaching. (M.A.T. only)Step 10: GraduationAdmission Requirements and ClassificationsThe first step in the admission’s process for the School of Education graduate programis to be admitted with graduate status to the University of Arkansas-Monticello. Afterbeing admitted to the University of Arkansas-Monticello, students are then eligible toapply for admission to the School of Education graduate program. Applications forgraduate programs are available in the Dean’s Office.Admission to the Master of Education (M.Ed.) ProgramsStudents seeking admission to the School of Education’s Master of Education degreeand the Master of Education degree in Educational Leadership must fulfill the followingrequirements:• Have a 3.0 GPA (on a 4.00 scale) or greater in the last 60 hours of undergraduatecoursework from an accredited college or university;• Provide evidence of passing state-mandated licensure examinations in the appropriateteaching fields;• Submit three letters of recommendation from individuals who are familiar with thestudent’s academic achievement, teaching proficiency, and/or community and serviceinvolvement. No more than one recommendation may come from School of Educationfaculty;• Successfully complete an interview session with a committee comprised of the Deanof the School of Education, an appropriate member of the Teacher Education Committee,and the Coordinator for Graduate Programs for the School of Education.• Three years successful teaching experience (M.Ed. in Educational Leadership only).Admission Requirements for the Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) ProgramAn M.A.T. Admissions Committee comprised of the Dean of the School of Education,the Coordinator for Graduate Programs in the School of Education, and the content areafaculty representative will review applications. Admission requirements for the M.A.T.program include:• Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree from a regionally accredited collegeor university and verified with official transcripts from each college/university attended;• A cumulative grade point average of 3.00 in the last 60 hours;• Successful criminal background check;• Official GRE score of 1000 or higher with the following minimum scores: Verbal,370; Quantitative, 370; and Analytic/Writing 4.5;• Passing scores on the appropriate PRAXIS II Specialty area examination for whichlicensure is sought;Graduate Programs223