The Master of Arts in Teaching combines the expertise of a master's degree with a secondary teaching certificate.
Graduates from the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) Program are prepared to be competent, caring and reflective educators who are certified to teach grades 6-12 in chosen content areas. The possible combinations for a teaching major(s) and minor(s) are listed below.
The program’s curriculum consists of academic study, professional preparation and field experience, providing students with pedagogical and content-specific knowledge, readying them to work with diverse learners in the middle school and high school classroom. Throughout the program, graduates gain the experience they need to apply technology to the 21st century classroom.
With successful completion of the program, students earn both their master’s degree and the faculty’s recommendation to the state board of education leading to a Michigan Secondary Standard Certificate. The possible combinations for a teaching major(s) and minor(s) are listed below.
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What will I Learn?
- Candidates for certification will be capable in their content specialty areas (teaching major(s) and/or minor(s))
- Candidates for certification will be capable users of pedagogical knowledge
- Candidates for certification will be reflective about their practice
Visit the University Catalog to learn more about required coursework for the M.A. in Teaching
Admission Requirements
Students must submit the following items with their application. The GRE is not required for admission to this program. The Office of International Affairs lists additional admission requirements for international students.
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
- Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
- 3.0 GPA or higher on submitted transcripts
- Three professional letters of recommendation
- Personal statement
Completion Requirements
Before exiting from the M.A. in Teaching, you need to complete two steps:
- Apply for graduation.
- Submit an Exit Survey.
Exit Survey:
The purpose of this survey is to assist the College of Education, Health, and Human Services with the evaluation of the master’s degree program and to serve as a guide for program development. The Exit Survey is a requirement for completion of the program. Submit the exit survey.
Teaching Major and Minor Endorsements
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Course Offerings
The following is the schedule of courses for the MA in Teaching. Please follow the schedule closely with assistance from your academic advisor as course patterns are subject to change.
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Fall Course Offerings
Course # Course Title Hrs Term EDA 500 Theoretical Foundations of Education 3 Odd/Even Years EDC 502 Adolescent Development & Management 3 Odd/Even Years EDC 556 Learning & Classroom Assessment 3 Odd/Even Years EDD 569 Reading in the Content Area 3 Odd/Even Years EDT 511 Design of Technology-Based Learning 3 Odd/Even Years EDD 517 Directed Teaching Seminar 1 Odd/Even Years EDD 518 Directed Teaching 5 Odd/Even Years EDD 501 Teaching English in Secondary Grades 3 Odd/Even Years EDD 502 Practicum: Teaching English in Secondary Grades 1 Odd/Even Years EDD 580 Teaching Science in Secondary Grades 3 Odd/Even Years EDD 581 Practicum: Teaching Science in Secondary Grades 1 Odd/Even Years EDD 590 Teaching Social Studies in Secondary Grades 3 Odd/Even Years EDD 589 Practicum: Teaching Social Studies in Secondary Grades 1 Odd/Even Years EDD 596 Teaching Second Lang in Secondary Grades 3 Odd/Even Years EDD 597 Practicum: Teaching Second Lang in Secondary Grades 1 Odd/Even Years -
Winter Course Offerings
Course # Course Title Hrs Term EDB 500 Educational Trends in a Multicultural Society 3 Odd/Even Years EDC 502 Adolescent Development & Management 3 Odd/Even Years EDC 561 Educating the Exceptional Child 3 Odd/Even Years EDD 569 Reading in the Content Area 3 Odd/Even Years EDT 511 Design of Technology-Based Learning 3 Odd/Even Years EDD 517 Directed Teaching Seminar 1 Odd/Even Years EDD 518 Directed Teaching 5 Odd/Even Years EDD 547 Teaching English as Second Language 3 Odd/Even Years EDD 548 Practicum: Teaching English as Second Language 1 Odd/Even Years EDD 565 Teaching Math in Secondary Grades 3 Odd/Even Years EDD 566 Practicum: Teaching Math in Secondary Grades 1 Odd/Even Years -
Summer Course Offerings
Course # Course Title Hrs Term EDC 502 Adolescent Development & Management 3 Odd/Even Years EDC 556 Learning & Classroom Assessment 3 Odd/Even Years EDD 547 Teaching English as Second Language 3 Odd/Even Years EDD 548 Practicum: Teaching English as Second Language 1 Odd/Even Years EDD 569 Reading in the Content Area 3 Odd/Even Years
Department Contact Information
CEHHS Office for Student Success
262 Fairlane Center South (FCS)
313-593-5090
cehhs-oss@umich.edu
Academic Advisors
Master of Arts in Teaching
Paul Fossum, Ph.D.
pfossum@umich.edu
313-593-5133, D13 FCS
To schedule an appointment call the CEHHS Office of Student Success at 313-593-5090.
Master of Arts in Teaching with Emphasis in Social Studies
Karen Thomas-Brown, Ph.D.
karentb@umich.edu
313-583-6387, C13 FCS
To schedule an advising appointment with Dr. Thomas-Brown, please email her directly.
Master of Arts in Teaching with Emphasis in Social Studies
Julie Taylor, Ph.D.
julietay@umich.edu
313-583-6427, D1 FCS
To schedule an advising appointment with Dr. Taylor, please email her directly.