Why Elms for your Master of Arts in Teaching degree?
- Earn your initial Massachusetts state license, which enables you to teach in more than 40 states, islands, and territories.
- Specialize in one of 15 academic disciplines.
The Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) program is designed for students with a bachelor’s degree. Upon completion of the program, you will receive a master’s degree and an Initial Massachusetts state license as an educator. The licensure is reciprocal with those of more than 40 states, islands, and territories.
We offer M.A.T. programs in:
- Biology (8-12)
- Chemistry (8-12)
- Early Childhood (PreK-2)
- Earth & Space Science (8-12)
- Elementary (1-6)
- English (5-12)
- English as a Second Language (PreK-6) and (5-12)
- General Science (5-8)
- History (5-12)
- Humanities (5-8)
- Mathematics (5-8) and (8-12)
- Math/Science (5-8)
- Moderate Disabilities (PreK-8) or (5-12)
- Physics (8-12)
- Reading Specialist (all levels)
Mary Kate Sullivan ’20
“My favorite part of teaching is watching my students experience that ‘light bulb moment’ when reading. Having a solid foundation in literacy is so important for them.”
As a first grade teacher in Springfield, MA, Mary Kate chose the reading specialist track because she loves helping students become lifelong readers.
Andrew Musante, ’24
Musante of Ludlow graduated in December with a master’s degree in education through the Center for Equity in Urban Education (CEUE) at Elms College. Until he enrolled in the program, he had never taken any education classes.
The CEUE has been an excellent experience because its emphasis on equity in education is very much in alignment with what we are trying to do at Duggan. Some of the things I’ve learned at Elms have helped me in my professional life, including equity in the classroom, making learning accessible for all students, and employing culturally responsive practices in what I teach. Read Andrew’s Story Here
Curriculum
Click to view course requirements for the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT).
Middle and Secondary Requirements (5-8) and (8-12). Prerequisite: EDU 6200 Development and Learning.
| Course # | Course Name | # of Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDU 5106 | Introduction to Technology in Education | 3 |
| EDU 5109 | Students with Moderate Disabilities | 3 |
| EDU 5205 | Middle & Secondary Methods | 3 |
| EDU 5206 | Middle & Secondary Culture & Curriculum | 3 |
| EDU 5403 | Models of Inclusion | 3 |
| EDU 6000 | Reflective Teaching Practice | 3 |
| Choose One | 3 | |
| EDU 6104 Literacy Across Disciplines (all but English & Spanish) | 3 | |
| EDU 6407 Bilingualism & Applied Linguistics (Spanish) | 3 | |
| EDU 7202 Struggling Readers – Middle/Secondary (7-12) | 3 | |
| EDU 7901 | Educating English Language Learners | 3 |
| EDU 5203 | Pre-Practicum | 2 |
| EDU 5204 | Pre-Practicum Seminar | 1 |
| EDU 6600 | Seminar in Professional Education | 3 |
| An Initial Practicum in the Field of Licensure | 3 |
Early Childhood Education (PreK-2) Requirements. Prerequisite: EDU 6200 Development and Learning.
| Course # | Course Name | # of Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDU 5002 | Social Studies and Science Methods | 3 |
| EDU 5104 | Methods in Math Instruction | 3 |
| EDU 5109 | Students with Moderate Disabilities | 3 |
| EDU 5106 | Introduction to Technology in Education | 3 |
| EDU 5402 | Assessment of Students | 3 |
| EDU 6000 | Reflective Teaching Practice | 3 |
| EDU 6101 | Writing Workshop | 3 |
| EDU 6202 | Curriculum for Early Childhood Inclusion Settings | 3 |
| EDU 7901 | Educating English Language learners | 3 |
| EDU 7908 | Developing Language & Literacy I | 3 |
| EDU 7909 | Developing Language & Literacy II | 3 |
| EDU 5203 | Pre-Practicum | 2 |
| EDU 5204 | Pre-Practicum Seminar | 1 |
| EDU 6600 | Seminar in Professional Education | 3 |
| EDU 7000 | Early Childhood Initial Practicum | 3 |
Elementary Education (1-6) Requirements. Prerequisite: EDU 6200 Development and Learning.
| Course # | Course Name | # of Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDU 5002 | Social Studies and Science Methods | 3 |
| EDU 5104 | Methods in Math Instruction | 3 |
| EDU 5106 | Introduction to Technology and Education | 3 |
| EDU 5109 | Students with Moderate Disabilities | 3 |
| EDU 6000 | Reflective Teaching Practice | 3 |
| EDU 6101 | Writing Workshop | 3 |
| EDU 7901 | Educating English Language learners | 3 |
| EDU 7908 | Developing Language & Literacy I | 3 |
| EDU 7909 | Developing Language & Literacy II | 3 |
| EDU 5203 | Pre-Practicum | 2 |
| EDU 5204 | Pre-Practicum Seminar | 1 |
| EDU 7001 | Elementary (1-6) Initial Practicum | 3 |
| EDU 6600 | Seminar in Professional Education | 3 |
English as a Second Language (PreK-6) or (5-12) Requirements. Prerequisite: EDU 6200 Development and Learning.
| Course # | Course Name | # of Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDU 5109 | Students with Moderate Disabilities | 3 |
| EDU 6000 | Reflective Teaching Practice | 3 |
| EDU 6101 | Writing Workshop | 3 |
| EDU 6407 | Bilingualism and Applied Linguistics | 3 |
| EDU 6502 | Issues in ESL/Bilingulism | 3 |
| EDU 6504 | Methods in Teaching ESL | 3 |
| EDU 7908 | Developing Language & Literacy I | 3 |
| EDU 7909 | Developing Language & Literacy II | 3 |
| EDU #### | ESL Initial Practicum | 3 |
| EDU 5203 | Pre-Practicum | 2 |
| EDU 5204 | Pre-Practicum Seminar | 1 |
| EDU 7004 | ESL (PreK-6) Initial Practicum | 3 |
| EDU 6600 | Seminar in Professional Education | 3 |
Students with Moderate Disabilities (PreK-8) or (5-12) Requirements. Prerequisite: EDU 6200 Development and Learning.
| Course # | Course Name | # of Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDU 5104 | Methods of Teaching Mathematics | 3 |
| EDU 5106 | Introduction to Technology in Education | 3 |
| EDU 5109 | Students with Moderate Disabilities | 3 |
| EDU 5402 | Assessment of Students | 3 |
| EDU 5403 | Models of Inclusion | 3 |
| EDU 6000 | Reflective Teaching Practice | 3 |
| EDU 6101 | Writing Workshop | 3 |
| EDU 7901 | Educating English Language Learners | 3 |
| EDU 7908 | Developing Language & Literacy I | 3 |
| EDU 7909 | Developing Language & Literacy II | 3 |
| Choose One | 3 | |
| EDU 7308 No-Fault Classroom Management | 3 | |
| PSY 5103 Psychology of Behavioral Managment | 3 | |
| EDU #### | Teacher of Students with Moderate Disabilities Initial Practicum and Seminar | 3 |
| EDU 5203 | Pre-Practicum | 2 |
| EDU 5204 | Pre-Practicum Seminar | 1 |
| EDU 6600 | Seminar in Professional Education | 3 |
Reading Specialist (all levels) Requirements. Prerequisites: Child & Adolescent Development and at least one survey course in reading.
| Course # | Course Name | # of Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDU 7200 | Struggling Readers – Primary – PreK-2 (Assessment & Instruction) | 3 |
| EDU 7201 | Struggling Readers – Elementary – 3-6 (Assessment & Instruction) | 3 |
| EDU 6101 | Writing Workshop | 3 |
| EDU 7006 | Reading Specialist Elementary Initial Practicum & Seminar | 3 |
| To complete the second reading specialist practicum at the middle/secondary level: | ||
| EDU 6102 | Issues of Diversity and Multiculturalism in Children’s Literature | 3 |
| EDU 6104 | Literacy Across the Disciplines | 3 |
| EDU 6107 | Administration of Literacy Programs | 3 |
| EDU 7103 | Reading Specialist Middle School/Secondary Initial Practicum and Seminar | 3 |
| EDU 7108 | Research on Learning and Literacy | 3 |
| Pass Reading Specialist MTEL | ||
| EDU 7202 | Struggling Readers – Middle/Secondary – 7-12 (Assess. & Instruction) | 3 |
| EDU 7901 | Educating English Language Learners | 3 |