Professional Development and Education Outreach

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1 Professional Development and Education Outreach School of Education and Human Services 2200 N. Squirrel Road 373 Pawley Hall Rochester, MI (248) FAX: (248) MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING WITH SECONDARY TEACHER CERTIFICATION Welcome to Oakland University! Congratulations on your decision to join the profession of teaching. As the professional world continues to demand higher levels of knowledge and advanced degrees, graduate study is a wise and sophisticated step towards your career goal. Oakland University s Master of Arts in Teaching with Secondary Teacher certification offers the opportunity for those with a bachelor s degree to pursue 6-12 teacher certification and receive a master degree. This program combines Oakland University s excellent reputation for teacher preparation with a convenient evening and weekend course schedule. Please read through the information in this packet to learn the specifics on the Master of Arts in Teaching with Secondary Teacher Certification (MAT) program including application requirements, majors and minors offered at Oakland University and MAT course sequence. The first step to determine your readiness for the program is to have your transcripts evaluated by an Education Adviser. Return the "Transcript Review and Program Profile Request" form, on page 5, along with unofficial copies of your transcripts. An adviser will determine how many credits you have taken in your previous coursework that will count toward the minimum one major and one minor required to begin the MAT program. You may also be interested in attending an information session. You can find a list of meeting dates at or by calling Master of Arts in Teaching with Secondary Teacher certification application materials can be found at You will send all documents to the Office of Graduate Admissions. If you have further questions, or would like to make an appointment to meet, please contact me directly via phone or . Sincerely, Holly Reed, Project Manager School of Education and Human Services Professional Development and Education Outreach (248) PHONE (248) FAX reed@oakland.edu

2 Professional Development and Education Outreach School of Education and Human Services Rochester, MI (248) phone (248) fax Master of Arts in Teaching with Secondary Teacher Certification Oakland County Program MAY 1 IS THE APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR FALL Overview The Master of Arts in Teaching with Secondary Certification (MAT Secondary) program is designed as a quality, two year, teacher training program for adults who have a bachelor s degree from an accredited institution. The program combines teacher education course work augmented by three field placements in local schools. At the completion of the program, students will have earned a teaching certificate as well as graduate credit toward a master s degree. The full master s degree can be completed following certification. Classes are held in the evening and on scheduled Saturdays, except for the final semester of student teaching. Courses are taken as a cohort group with coursework beginning in the fall semester. Who should apply Individuals who want to pursue a career in teaching grades 6-12, who already have a bachelor's degree and who have or are willing to acquire a teachable major and minor as well as meet additional entrance requirements. Application requirements Application for Admission to Graduate Study Two Letters of Recommendation Goal statement - In two pages or less, please include a short biography, your professional goals, and respond to the following questions: o What experiences have led you to believe you would enjoy teaching (middle or high school) students? o What abilities do you have that lead you to believe you can manage a classroom? o Specifically, what grade levels and/or areas of the curriculum do you hope to teach? Why? o What knowledge, experience or personal attributes do you have that would benefit your students? o What do you hope to accomplish in a teaching career? Or what do you hope to accomplish in your career life long. Felony/Misdemeanor Disclosure form Official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate coursework Résumé Experience Working with Children Form(s) - Thirty (30) hours of non-custodial experience required (experience may be applied to this requirement if it has been accrued within three years prior to starting the MAT Secondary Teacher Certification Program) Scores for Michigan Test for Teacher Certification (MTTC) Basic Skills. See to register for the MTTC Basic Skills test. Scores for MTTC subject area tests

3 Admission requirements* Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution. Cumulative grade-point average of 3.0 or better (improved grades in recent coursework will be considered). Passing scores on the MTTC Basic Skills and subject area tests. A 2.5 minimum grade in each course applying to major or minor teaching endorsements. Additional major and minor courses may be necessary for individuals whose prior coursework does not include sufficient credits for the core competencies set by the Michigan Department of Education for teaching a major and minor content area. Individual interviews may be conducted in addition to these requirements. *Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee admission into the program. FAQ s How do I apply to the program? Apply online at - or print a paper application. Click on List of Graduate Programs and go to Secondary Education, M.A.T. On this website you can find a list of application requirements. Once Graduate Admissions receives all necessary materials, application files are forwarded to the appropriate academic department for review by faculty and/or staff. Academic recommendations are made to Graduate Admissions where a final decision on the application for admission is made. Applicants are notified of the decision by letter. What are the field experience requirements? One of the strengths of Oakland University's teacher preparation programs is field experience in the schools throughout the coursework. Participants receive varied experiences working with school-age children and have an opportunity to apply coursework to the teaching environment. During the course of the program and prior to the student teaching internship Students will complete a minimum of 100 hours of field experience to observe instruction and classroom management, work with students, and implement lessons. Fields and the student teaching internship are arranged by Oakland University. Limited after-school and Saturday field experiences may be available. How long is student teaching? 12 weeks (one semester) of full-time, daytime student teaching is required in the final semester Student teaching includes all school-related activities. What are the Major and Minor Endorsement areas available at Oakland University? In addition to the program courses, you are required by the Michigan Department of Education to have a teachable major and minor. You may request to have your transcripts reviewed. An advisor will create a tentative program plan to determine the number of credits that may be applied toward an endorsement(s). See Transcript Review and Program Profile Request on the next page for instructions and a complete list of endorsement areas available at Oakland University

4 Transcript Review and Program Profile Request OU MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING SECONDARY CERTIFICATION PROGRAM Oakland University is approved to provide teacher certification for the majors and minors listed. To have your transcripts reviewed: Complete the Request for Program Profile for the MAT SECONDARY (6-12 grade) program. Indicate your expected major and minor. Return the form and copies of your transcripts to the Professional Development office. Unofficial copies are sufficient at this time. A Transcript review is based on an evaluation of your transcripts. It will identify those courses you have already taken, and list the courses needed to complete the major and minor you have identified. MAJOR MINOR History History English English Mathematics Mathematics Social Studies (must have History major) Biology Biology Chemistry Chemistry Physics Physics Integrated Science (must have Biology, Chemistry or Physics major) Modern Languages (k-12): Modern Languages (6-12): French French German German Spanish Spanish Political Science Sociology Economics (must have History major)

5 Transcript Review and Program Profile Request OU MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING SECONDARY CERTIFICATION PROGRAM To have an advisor review your transcripts for subject areas (major and minor) and readiness to begin the Master of Arts in Teaching with Secondary Teacher Certification Program, please fill in the information below and send or fax the documents requested. Name Address City State ZIP Phone (day) Phone (evening) A list of majors and minors offered at Oakland University is on page 3. Major Minor I have attended the following educational institutions. Please list all institutions. Institution Dates Attended Degree (if granted) In order to do a complete evaluation of your prior coursework, we will need a transcript from every college or university you have attended. Unofficial transcripts are sufficient at this time. Official transcripts will be necessary if you apply. Send or fax this sheet and all of your transcripts to: Oakland University Professional Development and Education Outreach 2200 N. Squirrel Road 373 Pawley Hall Rochester, MI Phone: (248) FAX: (248) Please allow 2-3 weeks for the transcript review. Your program plan will be mailed or ed to you

6 OU MAT Secondary Certification Program Schedule and Sequence Course Term/Year Credits TD 500 Fall 2 Introduction to School & Society TD 501 Fall 3 Learning Theory TD 520 Winter 3 Instructional Interaction and Classroom Management RDG 538 Winter 4 Reading in the Content Area TD 519 Summer I 3 Schools, Students and Educational Equity IST 630 Summer II 2 Intro to Technology Applications in the Classroom TD 521 Fall 3 Instructional Design and Assessment TD 528 Fall 3 Secondary Teaching Methods TD 559 Winter 10 Student Teaching TD 556 Winter 2 Student Teaching Seminar SE 521 Serving Students with Special Needs Winter 3 in Education TOTAL 38 Credits SECONDARY CERTIFICATION COURSEWORK COMPLETED GRADUATE DEGREE 8 CREDITS MINIMUM EST 601 Introduction to Educational Studies 3 EST 609 Collaborative Action Research 5 *Sequencing of courses is subject to minor changes depending on instructor availability