Faculty
Dr. Emily Jackson-Osagie
Assistant Professor
Interim Chair, Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Emily.Osagie@sus.edu
Dr. Misty Reed
Assistant Professor
Misty.Reed@sus.edu
Dr. Erin Scott-Stewart
Assistant Professor
CAEP Coordinator
Erin_Scott-Stewart@subr.edu
Introduction
The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) is an innovative master's degree program that leads toward certification in K-12 education. This program features an urban education and mentor leader focus, internships, action research and the use of theory to inform educationally just practices creating a diverse group of highly effective teachers. The MAT program is appropriate for individuals who do NOT hold teaching certification but are interested in acquiring initial teacher certification at the elementary, middle, and secondary levels and a master’s degree.
The curriculum builds expertise from theory and inquiry to action, with challenging and rewarding coursework that is accented by full-time internships in a school placement. Teacher candidates in the MAT program gain knowledge of fundamental teaching methods, work with diverse learners, and understand and leverage the foundations of learning to better serve their students. The program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
Admissions Requirements
Admission Requirements
To be admitted, candidates must:
- possess a non-education baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited university,
- have a 2.70 or higher grade point average (GPA) on a 4.00 scale,
- pass Praxis content-specific examinations - (See Louisiana Praxis score requirements here),
- meet requirements for a Practitioner License (PL)- (https://www.teachlouisiana.net/pdf/applications/PL_Application.pdf),
- secure a formal offer of employment from a Louisiana School District, and
- meet other non-course requirements established by the college/university.
Graduation Requirements
To graduate, candidates must:
- complete the MAT Alternative Certification Program with a 2.5 GPA or higher,
- Teach on PL for a year while being mentored,
- pass Principles of Learning in Teaching (PLT), and
- apply for a Level 1 certificate once all requirements from above have been met.
Certification Areas
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Business Education
- Early Childhood Education (PK- Grade 3)
- Elementary Education (Grades 1-5)
- Health and Physical Education
Plan of Study
Core Courses