2009-11 Marian University Course Catalog, fall 2010 edition

For more information on this program, contact the director of
CSEPP 317.955.6089.
Project Bridge:
Master of Arts in Teaching Program
The Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) graduate program is
fully accredited by the Division of Professional Standards and
has been approved by the Higher Learning Commission. The
teacher education program is also NCATE accredited.
Individuals who are interested in applying to this graduate
program should contact the School of Education or the M.A.T.
director for information.
The program is a Transition to Teaching program that
provides post-baccalaureate individuals with a pathway to
become licensed elementary teachers in Indiana. Completion
of the program leads to licensure for primary and
intermediate grades in elementary schools.
Participants are organized in cohorts that complete extensive
internship experiences with trained mentors in schools.
M.A.T. cohorts begin the program in June and complete it in
one or two years based on program and credit enrollment.
Enrollment in M.A.T. courses is limited to cohort members
only.
The M.A.T. program incorporates Marian University’s
Franciscan Catholic sponsorship values of dignity of the
individual, reconciliation, responsible stewardship, and peace
and justice as the moral imperatives for teaching and
learning.
The elementary education level M.A.T. program includes a
concentration in second language learning to ensure that its
graduates have critical knowledge and skills necessary to
meet the needs of all learners. Students in this M.A.T.
program prepare to be mainstream classroom teachers, while
also learning how to best teach children whose native
language is not English. The program includes a strong
emphasis on cultural and linguistic diversity in today’s
classrooms. Enrolled students may select the transition-toteach
option after consultation with the program director.
Admission
Admission to the M.A.T. program is selective.
Program Assessment
Students in the M.A.T. program must successfully complete
three assessments to fulfill program requirements. For
retention in the M.A.T. program, graduate students must
earn and maintain a 3.00 cumulative GPA. Students must also
meet other performance expectations as cited in the Master
of Arts in Teaching Handbook available in the School of
Education office.
Admission to M.A.T. Program/
Phase 1 Assessment
1. Selection criteria include previous academic record and
degree, successful completion of PRAXIS I tests,
criminal history check, work history, experiences
working with children and adults, reflections on life
and learning experiences, and statement of
professional goals. Previous graduate and
undergraduate transcripts are reviewed to evaluate
background content in English, mathematics, science,
and history.
2. Highly qualified candidates are asked to participate in a
personal interview with an M.A.T. admissions
committee.
3. Interviewed candidates must write an
on-site essay.
4. All application materials are evaluated and highly
qualified candidates are invited to join the program.
Formative Evaluation/Phase 2 Assessment
1. Students document their knowledge, skills, and
dispositions through a portfolio that reflects key
course assignments and teaching experiences.
2. Students must successfully complete Blocks 1 and 2
coursework and internships.
3. Students continue to refine the
intern portfolio.
4. Students complete a mid-program interview.
Program Completion/Phase 3 Assessment
1. Intern portfolio is completed.
2. Students must successfully complete coursework and
Block 3 internship.
3. Students must successfully complete PRAXIS II tests.
4. Students must participate in the
research seminar.
M.A.T. Requirements: 36 credits including a core of 505,
514, 515, 516, 520, 590, 591, 7 credits of 560 and 12
additional hours as specified. The elementary program
requires 521, 522, 523, 525, 530, and 531. The exceptional
needs program requires 519, 533, 538, and 549. The
secondary program requires 519, 523, 525, 530, 531 and one
of 521, 522, or 527.
EXERCISE AND SPORT STUDIES (ESS)
Major for Bachelor Degree (B.S.) in Sport Performance: The
Sport Performance major is comprised of 40 hours including
the departmental core course of 128, 230, 410, 490, and BIO
225. Additional requirements include 120, 270, 340, 370, 375,
435, 451, and 452. ESS 360 Internship in ESS is strongly
encouraged. Additional courses in Biology, Chemistry and
Statistics are also encouraged. The student must maintain a
GPA of 2.6 or better in the above courses.
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