Graduate Programs
Teaching Degree Master's Program (M.A.T.)
Admission Requirements
- A baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution.
- General Education Track Secondary certification requires a
minimum of 36 credits in a content major. Special Education Track
Secondary certification requires a minimum of 21 credits in a
content major. Secondary content majors include: English, social
science, math, biology, chemistry, physics, earth-space science,
or one of the modern languages (French, German, or Spanish). Contact
the M.A.T. program office for evaluation of transcripts to determine
any needed content area course work; this may be done prior to
application to the program.
- Early Childhood or Elementary certification for both General
Education Track and Special Education Track requires a well-rounded
liberal arts background including specific courses in English,
math, science, and the social sciences. In addition, Special Education
Track Early Childhood and Elementary certification students must
take two graduate level reading courses as prerequisites to the
program. They are: 1) ECED 618/ELED 611 Processes and Acquisition
of Literacy and 2) EDUC 717 Children’s Literature &
Other Materials for Teaching Reading. Contact the M.A.T. program
office for evaluation of transcripts to determine any needed content
area course work; this may be done prior to application to the
program.
- A 3.00 GPA is required for full admission. A GPA between 2.75
and 2.99 may qualify the applicant for conditional admission.
All GPA calculations for admission are based upon the last 60
credits of undergraduate and post-baccalaureate study.
- An interview with the Program Director may be required.
Send the following admission materials to the Graduate School
Office, Towson University, 8000 York Road, Towson, MD 21252:
- Hard copy of your score report documenting passing scores (as determined by MSDE) on the PRAXIS I Exam (reading, writing, and mathematics) OR a hard copy of your score report for one of the acceptable alternative tests documenting the required minimum score must be submitted for acceptance to the program. Please visit the MAT Web site or call the MAT Office at 410-704-5388 for further details on testing options. Send hard copy of score report directly to the Graduate School office along with other application materials.
- A brief (1-2 page) admission essay in which the applicant discusses
reasons for entering the teaching profession.
- Two narrative letters of reference.
- A vita or resume.
Application and all admission credentials must be submitted by
March 15 for One-Year program applicants; late applications may
be considered if space is available. Two-year program students
may apply year round.
Please note: The Teacher Education Executive Board (TEEB) reserves
the right for each department/program to refuse, deny, or revoke
the application for admission to professional education programs
or continuation in professional education programs of any student
whose observed conduct is deemed incongruent with established guidelines
of professional behavior.
As a professional discipline, education is “vested by the
public with a trust and responsibility requiring the highest ideals
of professional service.” All teacher education students agree
to accept “the responsibility to adhere to the highest ethical
standards of professional behavior.” Placing the importance
of professional behavior and duties above one’s own convenience
is the cornerstone of professionalism.
All teacher education students are responsible for understanding
department- and program-specific professional expectations. In addition
to fulfilling all academic requirements, successful completion of
all field experiences requires demonstrated professional behavior
including, but not limited to, punctuality, attendance, professional
attire, discretion, respect for confidentiality, effective and appropriate
communication with University and school-based students and personnel,
and acceptance of diversity.
All teacher education students must exhibit behavior that is consistent
with the University's Code of Conduct and established professional
practice in educational and clinical settings. Successful completion
of all field experiences is a requirement for continuation in the
education program.
Please note: In order to successfully complete the MAT Program
and graduate, students must maintain a 3.0 GPA in the graduate program,
earn no more than two grades of “C” in MAT course work,
complete all content prerequisites with grades of “B”
or greater prior to entering EDUC 798, receive a grade of “C”
or greater in EDUC 797 prior to entering EDUC 798, and earn a grade
of “S” in EDUC 798; additionally, all students must
present a Summative Portfolio with scores of “3” or
greater for all 10 INTASC Principles as a program exit/graduation
requirement.
For information on all matters related to admissions, fees, or
registration, please contact the Graduate School at 410-704-2501.
College of Graduate
Studies and Research
7800 York Road, Suite 216
Phone: 410-704-2501
Fax: 410-704-4675
E-mail: grads@towson.edu
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