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Nov 24, 2024
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2017-18 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) Program- Middle- Grades Education
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The curriculum in middle-grades education with concentrations in language arts, mathematics, science and social science at Berry College provides the teacher with knowledge, competencies and specializations for meeting the interests and needs of students from grades four through eight. Graduate candidates may elect to pursue a reading endorsement concurrently while fulfilling the requirements of a major in middle grades education.
The following program prerequisites must be completed with a grade of “C” or better prior to completion of the Graduation Education Program. Courses taken at the undergraduate level may fulfill these prerequisites.
- Mathematics, one course (minimum 3 credit hours)
- Speech, one course (minimum 3 credit hours)
- English Composition, one course (minimum 3 credit hours)
All middle grades candidates must complete EDU 619.
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Professional Education Core Requirements
Content and Methodology
Candidates must choose one content course based on their primary and secondary concentrations.
Electives-education 600 level or content-related course 3-0-3
In addition to the degree requirements above students must complete at least 15 hours of coursework from two of the content areas listed below. Courses taken at the undergraduate level may fulfill these requirements.
Science
–Courses must cover at least three different areas chosen from Chemistry, Physics, Life Sciences, and Space Sciences
Math
–Must include one course in algebra and one course in geometry
Social Studies
–Must include one course in U.S. History and one course in Geography
Language Arts
–Must include one course in children’s literature
*Courses with a prerequisite please refer to the course description.
Additional Advanced Coursework
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