Master of Arts in Transformational Curriculum and

The Master of Arts in Transformational Curriculum and Instruction is designed for individuals who would like to transition to a teaching career. Students learn research-based practices and methodologies for teaching, including transformational teaching and learning theory, principles, methods, and child and adolescent development.

Coursework is 100% online prior to an internship and a final semester of student teaching. Students complete a face-to-face internship and seminar in a Polk County School classroom alongside a mentor teacher, including a 70-day internship, and they take course seminars within a Polk County Public School. The program also includes one semester of student teaching before graduation.

Modules

• EDU 6910 Transformational Teaching and Learning
• EDU 6920 Transformational Learning Environments
• EDU 6930 Transformational Teaching and Learning through Research

• An earned baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education as verified by an official transcript from the conferring institution
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 overall or a composite score of 297 on the GRE or 393 on the MAT tests
• Current Résumé
• A personal statement of your expectations of a graduate program (your personal and professional goals)
• Personal Interview
• A photocopy of ID, passport, or driver’s license
• Applicants must complete a background check and receive background check clearance from the Polk County School Board (PCSB)
• Prior to admission or within the first 12 semester hours of MAT coursework, a passing score is required on all sections of the Florida Teacher Certification Examinations (FTCE).
• One semester of student teaching is required before graduation.