Masters of Arts in Teaching — Middle Levels Education

Overview

The MAT (masters of arts in teaching) in middle grades to level education is a 36-hour field-based initial certification program for grades 5-8. Course work includes 12 content area hours and 24 hours in education in the areas of middle school methods, curriculum, reading, educational psychology, growth and development, tests and measures, and special education.

Admission Requirements  

For admission, individuals must have:  

1. Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution
2. Departmental interview
3. Admission to the Clemson Graduate School

To be considered for admission to the Graduate School candidates must submit:

• Online application ($70.00 application fee for US/Permanent Resident Applications; $80.00 application fee for International Applications)
  • Select program code 304 (Middle Grades Education) on the online application form
• Official transcripts
  • Transcripts are required from prior institutions from which a degree was awarded and from which transfer credit is desired
• Two recommendations (one from immediate/prior supervisor)
  • Recommendation forms may be sent to recommenders electronically from online application or you may download a PDF recommendation form to send to your recommenders to complete and return to the Graduate School
• Passing score on Praxis II content area exam
  • Applicants for whom English is a second language must also submit acceptable TOEFL scores
• Schedule an interview with program coordinator 

Program Requirements

Middle Grades Curriculum
Middle Grades Reading
Middle Grades Methods/Practicum
Middle Grades Methods/Student Teaching
Educational Tests and Measures
Advanced Educational psychology
Early Adolescent Growth and Development
Teaching Individual with Disabilities in Integrated Settings