Courses

Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree candidates, in addition to meeting the MAT degree requirements, must also meet licensure requirements of the state in which they are planning to teach. The Teacher Education Office will offer information concerning licensure requirements in Tennessee. Those seeking to be licensed in other states are responsible for making sure they are meeting their respective state’s requirements.

Elementary Education (K-5) 57 hours

I. Pre-Student Teaching: 45 hours

EDUC 512 Teaching Health & PE in K-6, 3 hrs.
EDUC 531 Evaluation of Learning, 3 hours
EDUC 533 Educational Technology, 3 hours
EDUC 555 Literacy Development Through Lang. Arts, 3 hrs.*
EDUC 558 Foundations of Education, 3 hours*
EDUC 560 Classroom Management, 3 hours
EDUC 561 Effective Home, School, Community Relations, 3 hours
EDUC 601 Children in Elementary Schools, 3 hrs.*
EDUC 603 K-8 Mathematics Methods, 3 hrs.*
EDUC 605 K-8 Social Studies Methods, 3 hrs.*
EDUC 606 K-8 Science Methods, 3 hrs.*
EDUC 630 Educational Research, 3 hours
EDUC 655 K-6 Literacy Methods, 3 hrs.*
SPED 508 Survey of Persons with Exceptionalities, 3 hours*
SPED 524 Techniques for Inclusion of Diverse Learners, 3 hours*

II. Student Teaching Semester, 9 hours

EDUC 667 Student Teaching: Placement One, 4 hours
EDUC 668 Student Teaching: Placement Two, 4 hours
EDUC 669 Seminar in Student Teaching, 1 hour

III. Research, 3 hrs.

Thesis Option: EDUC 660, Thesis, 3 hours -or-
Non-Thesis Option: EDUC 635, Integrating Research and Learning, 3 hours

NOTE: EDUC 631 Research in the Content Field is a prerequisite to EDUC 660,
which will add three hours to the overall number of hours required for the
MAT degree.

NOTE: All electives must be within the discipline and approved by advisor.

*Practicum

Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree candidates, in addition to meeting the MAT degree requirements, must also meet licensure requirements of the state in which they are planning to teach. The Teacher Education Office will offer information concerning licensure requirements in Tennessee. Those seeking to be licensed in other states are responsible for making sure they are meeting their respective state’s requirements.

Middle Grades (6-8) Language Arts & Social Studies 51 hours

I. Pre-Student Teaching: 42 hours

EDUC 531 Evaluation of Learning, 3 hours
EDUC 533 Educational Technology, 3 hours
EDUC 536 Using Books with Children and Adolescents, 3 hours
EDUC 558 Foundations of Education, 3 hours*
EDUC 560 Classroom Management, 3 hours
EDUC 561 Effective Home, School, Community Relations, 3 hours
EDUC 602 Children in the Middle Grades, 3 hours*
EDUC 618 K-8 Social Studies Methods, 3 hours*
EDUC 622 Diagnosis & Correction of Reading Problems, 3 hours
EDUC 655 K-8 Literacy Methods, 3 hours*
EDUC 630 Educational Research, 3 hours
SPED 508 Survey of Persons with Exceptionalities, 3 hours*
SPED 524 Techniques for Inclusion of Diverse Learners, 3 hours*

II. Student Teaching Semester, 9 hours

EDUC 667 Student Teaching: Placement One, 4 hours
EDUC 668 Student Teaching: Placement Two, 4 hours
EDUC 669 Seminar in Student Teaching, 1 hour

III. Research, 3 hours

Thesis Option: EDUC 660, Thesis, 3 hours -or-
Non-Thesis Option: EDUC 635, Integrating Research and Learning, 3 hours

NOTE: EDUC 631 Research in the Content Field is a prerequisite to EDUC 660,
which will add three hours to the overall number of hours required for the
MAT degree.

*Practicum

Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree candidates, in addition to meeting the MAT degree requirements, must also meet licensure requirements of the state in which they are planning to teach. The Teacher Education Office will offer information concerning licensure requirements in Tennessee. Those seeking to be licensed in other states are responsible for making sure they are meeting their respective state’s requirements.

Middle Grades (6-8) Science and Mathematics, 51 hours

I. Pre-Student Teaching: 42 hours

EDUC 531 Evaluation of Learning, 3 hours
EDUC 533 Educational Technology, 3 hours
EDUC 536 Using Books with Children and Adolescents, 3 hours
EDUC 558 Foundations of Education, 3 hours*
EDUC 560 Classroom Management, 3 hours
EDUC 561 Effective Home, School, Community Relations, 3 hours
EDUC 602 Children in the Middle Grades, 3 hours*
EDUC 603 K-8 Mathematics Methods, 3 hours*
EDUC 606 K-8 Science Methods, 3 hours*
EDUC 622 Diagnosis & Correction of Reading Problems, 3 hours
EDUC 655 K-8 Literacy Methods, 3 hours*
EDUC 630 Educational Research, 3 hours
SPED 508 Survey of Persons with Exceptionalities, 3 hours*
SPED 524 Techniques for Inclusion of Diverse Learners, 3 hours*

II. Student Teaching Semester, 9 hours

EDUC 667 Student Teaching: Placement One, 4 hours
EDUC 668 Student Teaching: Placement Two, 4 hours
EDUC 669 Seminar in Student Teaching, 1 hour

III. Research, 3 hours

Thesis Option: EDUC 660, Thesis, 3 hours -or-
Non-Thesis Option: EDUC 635, Integrating Research and Learning, 3 hours

NOTE: EDUC 631 Research in the Content Field is a prerequisite to EDUC 660,
which will add three hours to the overall number of hours required for the
MAT degree.

*Practicum

Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree candidates, in addition to meeting the MAT degree requirements, must also meet licensure requirements of the state in which they are planning to teach. The Teacher Education Office will offer information concerning licensure requirements in Tennessee. Those seeking to be licensed in other states are responsible for making sure they are meeting their respective state’s requirements.

Licensure areas are: Biology, Business, Child and Family Studies, Chemistry, English, Family and Consumer Science, French, Government, History, Mathematics, Music-Instrumental, Music-Vocal, Physical Education, Physics, Psychology, Spanish, Theatre, and Visual Arts.

Secondary 6-12 or K-12 Education 45 hours

I. Pre-Student Teaching: 30 hours DATE GRADE

EDUC 520 Content-Area Methods for 6-12 Classrooms, 3 hours*
EDUC 531 Evaluation of Learning, 3 hours
EDUC 533 Educational Technology, 3 hours
EDUC 558 Foundations of Education, 3 hours*
EDUC 560 Classroom Management, 3 hours
EDUC 561 Effective Home, School, Community Relations, 3 hours
EDUC 566 Issues in Human Development, 3 hrs.
EDUC 630 Educational Research, 3 hours
SPED 508 Survey of Persons with Exceptionalities, 3 hours*
SPED 524 Techniques for Inclusion of Diverse Learners, 3 hours*

*Students seeking licensure in music, art, physical education, special education, and family
and consumer sciences education take methods courses offered by the respective departments.

NOTE: Those seeking licensure in English in Tennessee must take EDUC 655, K-6 Literacy Methods, 3 hours,
to meet state licensure requirements.

II. Student Teaching Semester, 9 hrs.

EDUC 667 Student Teaching: Placement One, 4 hrs.
EDUC 668 Student Teaching: Placement Two, 4 hrs.
EDUC 669 Seminar in Student Teaching, 1 hr.

III. Research and Post-Student Teaching, 6 hrs. (may be completed prior to or during student teaching)

EDUC 671 Curriculum and Instructional Strategies, 3 hours
Thesis Option: EDUC 660, Thesis, 3 hours -or-
Non-Thesis Option: EDUC 635, Integrating Research and Learning, 3 hours

NOTE: EDUC 631 Research in the Content Field is a prerequisite to EDUC 660,
which will add three hours to the overall number of hours required for the
MAT degree.
 

NOTE: All electives must be within the discipline and approved by advisor.

*Practicum

Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree candidates, in addition to meeting the MAT degree requirements, must also meet licensure requirements of the state in which they are planning to teach. The Teacher Education Office will offer information concerning licensure requirements in Tennessee. Those seeking to be licensed in other states are responsible for making sure they are meeting their respective state’s requirements.

Special Education, Comprehensive, K-12 43 hours

I. Pre-Student Teaching, Comprehensive, 33 hours

EDUC 533 Educational Technology, 3 hours
EDUC 558 Foundations of Education, 3 hours*
EDUC 566 Issues in Human Development, 3 hours
EDUC 622 Diagnosis and Correction of Reading Problems, 3 hours
EDUC 630 Educational Research, 3 hours
EDUC 655 K-6 Literacy Methods, 3 hrs.*
SPED 508 Survey of Persons with Exceptionalities, 3 hours*
SPED 509 Transition and Vocation Education, 1 hour
SPED 617 Characteristics/Needs of Low Incidence Disabilities 3 hours
SPED 619 Assessment and Diagnosis of Persons with Exceptionalities, 3 hours
SPED 625 Managing Challenging Behaviors, 3 hours

II. Student Teaching Semester, 9 hours

EDUC 667 Student Teaching: Placement One, 4 hours
EDUC 668 Student Teaching: Placement Two, 4 hours
EDUC 669 Seminar in Student Teaching, 1 hour

III. Post Student Teaching, 3 hrs.

Thesis Option: EDUC 660, Thesis, 3 hours -or-
Non-Thesis Option: EDUC 635, Integrating Research and Learning, 3 hours

NOTE: EDUC 631 Research in the Content Field is a prerequisite to EDUC 660 which will add three hours to the overall number of hours required for the MAT degree.

*Practicum

Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree candidates, in addition to meeting the MAT degree requirements, must also meet licensure requirements of the state in which they are planning to teach. The Teacher Education Office will offer information concerning licensure requirements in Tennessee. Those seeking to be licensed in other states are responsible for making sure they are meeting their respective state’s requirements.

Special Education, Interventionist, K-8 45 hours

I. Pre-Student Teaching

EDUC 533 Educational Technology, 3 hours
EDUC 558 Foundations of Education, 3 hours*
EDUC 566 Issues in Human Development, 3 hours
EDUC 622 Diagnosis and Correction of Reading Problems, 3 hours
EDUC 630 Educational Research, 3 hours
EDUC 655 K-6 Literacy Methods, 3 hrs.*
SPED 508 Survey of Persons with Exceptionalities, 3 hours*
SPED 524 Techniques for the Inclusion of Diverse Learners, 3 hours
SPED 616 Characteristics/Needs of Mild/Moderate Disabilities 3 hours
SPED 619 Assessment and Diagnosis of Persons with Exceptionalities, 3 hours
SPED 625 Managing Challenging Behaviors, 3 hours

II. Student Teaching Semester, 9 hours

EDUC 667 Student Teaching: Placement One, 4 hours
EDUC 668 Student Teaching: Placement Two, 4 hours
EDUC 669 Seminar in Student Teaching, 1 hour

III. Post Student Teaching, 3 hrs.

Thesis Option: EDUC 660, Thesis, 3 hours -or-
Non-Thesis Option: EDUC 635, Integrating Research and Learning, 3 hours

NOTE: EDUC 631 Research in the Content Field is a prerequisite to EDUC 660 which will add three hours to the overall number of hours required for the MAT degree.

*Practicum

Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree candidates, in addition to meeting the MAT degree requirements, must also meet licensure requirements of the state in which they are planning to teach. The Teacher Education Office will offer information concerning licensure requirements in Tennessee. Those seeking to be licensed in other states are responsible for making sure they are meeting their respective state’s requirements.

Special Education, Interventionist, 6-12 43 hours

I. Pre-Student Teaching

EDUC 533 Educational Technology, 3 hours
EDUC 558 Foundations of Education, 3 hours*
EDUC 566 Issues in Human Development, 3 hours
EDUC 622 Diagnosis and Correction of Reading Problems, 3 hours
EDUC 630 Educational Research, 3 hours
SPED 508 Survey of Persons with Exceptionalities, 3 hours*
SPED 509 Transition and Vocation Education , 1 hour
SPED 524 Techniques for the Inclusion of Diverse Learners, 3 hours
SPED 616 Characteristics/Needs of Mild/Moderate Disabilities 3 hours
SPED 619 Assessment and Diagnosis of Persons with Exceptionalities, 3 hours
SPED 625 Managing Challenging Behaviors, 3 hours

II. Student Teaching Semester, 9 hours

EDUC 667 Student Teaching: Placement One, 4 hours
EDUC 668 Student Teaching: Placement Two, 4 hours
EDUC 669 Seminar in Student Teaching, 1 hour

III. Post Student Teaching, 3 hrs.

Thesis Option: EDUC 660, Thesis, 3 hours -or-
Non-Thesis Option: EDUC 635, Integrating Research and Learning, 3 hours

NOTE: EDUC 631 Research in the Content Field is a prerequisite to EDUC 660 which will add three hours to the overall number of hours required for the MAT degree.

*Practicum

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The Master of Arts in Teaching: English as a Second Language (MAT-ESL) program is to prepare committed, caring, and competent ESL educators for service in the United States and internationally.

Students are admitted at the beginning of the Fall, Spring and Summer semesters.

Carson-Newman offers a 36-semester-hour MAT-ESL program (non-licensure), initial teaching licensure in ESL and add-on endorsement in ESL programs.  The MAT-ESL program blends theory and practice to prepare ESL teachers for a variety of classroom settings.

English as a Second Language without Licensure, 36 hours

I. Linguistics, 12 hours

TESL 565 Language and Culture, 3 hours
TESL 566 English Phonology, 3 hours
TESL 567 English Syntax, 3 hours
TESL 568 Language Acquisition, 3 hours

II. Pedagogy, 15 hours

TESL 580 TESL Curriculum, 3 hours
TESL 581 Introduction to Teaching English as a Second Language, 3 hours
TESL 582 Methods of Teaching English as a Second Language, 3 hours
TESL 583 Evaluation of Language Learning, 3 hours
TESL 584 Practicum in TESL, 3 hours

III. Research

Non-Thesis Option, 9 hours
EDUC/TESL Electives, 6 hours
TESL 600 Research in TESL, 3 hours
      -or-
Thesis Option, 9 hours
EDUC 630 Educational Research, 3 hours
EDUC 631 Research in the Content Field, 3 hours
EDUC 660, Thesis, 3 hours

English as a Second Language with K-12 Licensure, 36-48 hours

I. Linguistics, 12 hours

TESL 565 Language and Culture, 3 hours
TESL 566 English Phonology, 3 hours
TESL 567 English Syntax, 3 hours
TESL 568 Language Acquisition, 3 hours

II. Pedagogy, 12 hours

TESL 580 TESL Curriculum, 3 hours
TESL 581 Introduction to Teaching English as a Second Language, 3 hours
TESL 582 Methods of Teaching English as a Second Language, 3 hours
TESL 583 Evaluation of Language Learning, 3 hours

III. Licensure Requirement, 9 hours

TESL 667 Student Teaching: Placement One, 4 hours
TESL 668 Student Teaching: Placement Two, 4 hours
TESL 669 Seminar in Student Teaching, 1 hour

IV. Research Requirement, 3 hours

TESL 600 Research in TESL, 3 hours

In addition, students seeking initial Tennessee licensure in ESL must add the following hours of licensure requirements if state competencies have not been met through previous coursework which must be approved by the Carson-Newman Department of Education

Professional Education, 12 hours

EDUC 533 Educational Technology, 3 hours
EDUC 558 Foundations of Education, 3 hours*
EDUC 566 Issues in Human Development, 3 hours
SPED 508 Survey of Persons with Exceptionalities, 3 hours*

*Practicum

Additional Requirements:
Foreign language requirement: "Teachers will have had the experience of learning a second language equivalent to at least six semester hours of college level study. This experience may include (but is not limited to): completion of intensive language training by the Peace Corps, passing the PRAXIS II subject assessment in a second language, or a foreign language teaching credential from Tennessee of another state." (ESL Guidelines, Tennessee Department of Education)

M.A.T. - ESL Summer Only Program