Choose one of the following content areas for licensure:
Each path combines content methodology courses and professional practices to prepare you to teach that subject.
Curriculum (38 Credit Hours)
Professional Education Course
EDUC 500* Social Foundations of Education (3)
EDUC 523* Content Area Literacy (3)
EDUC 528* Learning Differences and Exceptionalities (3)
EDUC 550 Educational Psychology (3)
EDUC 555* Proactive Approaches to Classroom Management (3)
EDUC 568 Assessment in Education (3)
EDUC 571* Professional Practices I (3)
Clinical Practice Courses
EDUC 625 Adolescent/Young Adult Clinical Practice (8)
EDUC 627 Adolescent/Young Adult Professional Practices II and Seminar (3)
Choose the Content Course Corresponding to Licensure:
EDUC 551* Teaching Methods for Middle and Secondary Social Studies (3)
EDUC 552* Teaching Methods for Middle and Secondary Science (3)
EDUC 553* Teaching Methods for Middle and Secondary Language Arts (3)
EDUC 554* Teaching Methods for Middle and Secondary Mathematics (3)
Choose the Seminar Course Corresponding to Licensure:
EDUC 502 Language Arts Seminar (3)
EDUC 504 Math Seminar (3)
EDUC 505 Science Seminar (3)
EDUC 506 Social Studies Seminar (3)
*Additional field hours are required
Students May Need Additional Content Courses
For a complete listing of MAT requirements, policies and procedures please refer to the Graduate Catalog.
With an Adolescent and Young Adult License for grades seven through twelve, you will be prepared to:
• Teach your selected content area with confidence whether you specialize in mathematics, language arts, science, or social studies
• Create engaging and developmentally appropriate learning experiences for secondary students
• Support diverse learners through instructional strategies, assessment practices, and classroom management techniques
• Contribute to academic growth and college and career preparation for students in grades seven through twelve
• Serve as a mentor, advisor, and positive influence in a secondary school setting
Graduates of this licensure track may pursue roles such as:
• Secondary school teacher in grades seven through twelve for your chosen content area
• Instructor or tutor in academic support and enrichment programs
• Curriculum contributor or department level leader within your discipline
• Coach, club advisor, or student activities facilitator
• Educational specialist in community based youth programs or learning centers
Dr. Jessica Grubaugh
Director of Graduate Teacher Education Programs
Muskingum University
260 Stadium Drive
New Concord, OH 43762
PH: 740-826-8470
E-mail: grubaugh@muskingum.edu
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