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Union College Master of Arts in Teaching

The Master of Arts in Teaching is a ten course program leading to both New York State certification on and a Master’s degree. Union’s program combines classes in pedagogy, linking theory to classroom practice and post-baccalaureate study in the area of certification

Union’s M.A.T. leads to a Master’s degree and New York State certification. grades 7-12. in the academic areas listed below

• English
• Foreign Language
  • French, German,
    Greek, Latin, Spanish.
• Mathematics
• Information Technology
  
• Social Sciences
• Science
  • Biology, Chemistry,
    Earth Science,
    General Science, Physics

The M.A.T. leads to provisional certification. Provisional certification becomes permanent after two years of full-time teaching and successful completion of all parts of the New York State Teacher Certification on Examination No further coursework is required.

Core program for Those with a Master’s Degree or those who already have a masters degree in their field. Union offers a CORE program which includes 5 courses in pedagogy. connecting theory to effective classroom practice Those taking the ORE program enroll in the intensive e teaching laboratory (2 courses) and one seminar each term. The internship in public schools can be completed on half-day, full-year or a full-day, half-year basis.

Unique Features of Union’s program

• A full-year Internship e.experience
• Academic Courses taught by distinguished liberal arts faculty
• Pedagogical courses taught by public school practitioners
• An intensive teaching laboratory preparing future teachers for the contemporary classroom.
• An individualized course of study creating an integrated curriculum not just a series of courses.
• Small, interactive classes in which the faculty take a personal interest in the growth and development of each student.
• Course work designed to create reflective practitioners comfortable connecting theory to practice.

Admission Requirements

• B. A or B.S. degree
• Minimum of 30 hours of coursework in the area of certification
• 3 letters of recommendation
• Personal interview
• in Course or examination Educational Psychology

Benefits of a Union M.A.T.

Union graduates emerge from the M.A.T. program as polished practitioners of a wide variety of active learning strategies. Knowledgeable in their subject matter. familiar with the realities of students and schools. and well-versed in school reforms. they are often sought after to be among those who will initiate effective changes in secondary education. Because graduates of Union’s M.A.T. program are regarded as highly capable. innovative educators. they enjoy enviable employment opportunities.

Cost of program

Union College is committed to the creation of quality secondary school teachers. Supporting its belief that excellent teaching promotes the country’s collective future, the College maintains affordable costs for its teaching program.

Graduate and athletic assistantships are available to qualified candidates as are limited amounts of tuition remission.

For information on applications, admission, or assistantships, contact:

Patrick AIIen
Director of Educational Studies 2
7 North ColIege
Union College
Schenectady, NY 12308
[518] 388-6361

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