M.A.T. in Elementary and Secondary Education: Florida Educator Preparation Institute

Campus Masters Full Time

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Delivery

Campus

Study mode

Full Time

Level

Masters

Starts

July

Introduction

M.A.T. in Elementary and Secondary Education: Florida Educator Preparation Institute is a Masters program taught at Catholic University of America, USA. Intake: July. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (15 months) options.

The M.A.T. in Elementary and Secondary Education: Florida Educator Preparation Institute is an alternative pathway to teacher certification in grades K-12 for candidates with a bachelor’s degree. The program is embedded in the Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) Elementary and Secondary Education Alternative Program and supports preparation for roles working with children, adolescents, and young adults. Candidates complete coursework that covers instructional methods for elementary and secondary students, content areas, designing, delivering, and assessing instruction, and technology-forward teaching practices.

The program is completed in 15 months and comprises five terms of 10 weeks each. It is offered online with weekly synchronous virtual class sessions. Practicum and student teaching are embedded throughout each term. Preparation seminars support the Florida Teacher Certification Exams (FTCE) needed to earn a Florida Professional Educator Certificate in the selected subject area. Candidates can earn a Florida Reading Endorsement and an ESOL Endorsement or the required ESOL coursework for certification.

Modules

Elementary Education MAT Alternative Florida Program Curriculum
Secondary Education MAT Alternative Florida Program Curriculum

Admission Requirements

The minimum requirements for admission in M.A.T. in Elementary and Secondary Education: Florida Educator Preparation Institute at Catholic University of America for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

program specific academic requirment set by Catholic University of America.
English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Catholic University of America as pre-requiste for admission in M.A.T. in Elementary and Secondary Education: Florida Educator Preparation Institute.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Applicants must apply to the Bureau of Educator Certification within the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) for a Statement of Status of Eligibility (SOE) online.
An applicant may not begin the EPI program until their SOE indicates the candidate is eligible for the subject listed on their SOE.
A copy of the SOE must be submitted to National Louis University as part of the program application.
The program includes two tracks designed for candidates with baccalaureate degrees seeking Florida Professional Educator Certification through the Educator Preparation Institute.