2008-2009 Academic Catalog - Queens University of Charlotte

195
Comprehensive Examination
A comprehensive written examination is required. The examination is taken at the end of Phase
II when all other program requirements are satisfied. Students must successfully complete the
examination before they are awarded the degree. The exam is evaluated on a pass/fail basis.
General Education Requirements
The MAT program and the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction require a wellrounded
liberal arts background. In most cases the minimum general education requirements
would include courses in the following areas, which must be completed before beginning the
professional internship:
• Two courses in composition
• One course in college mathematics
• Two courses in natural sciences of which one must be a lab (Area I)
• One course in fine arts (Area II)
• Two courses in humanities (Area III)
• Two courses in social and behavioral sciences (Area IV)
• Two additional liberal arts courses from Area I-IV (they must come from different
disciplines)
Program of Study
The MAT program is designed to offer North Carolina licensure in elementary education to
those who have undergraduate degrees in majors other than education. The program is structured
in two phases. At the end of Phase I, candidates apply for initial “A” level licensure.
Courses in Phase II can not be taken prior to finishing Phase I or prior to obtaining the “A”
initial level license. At the end of Phase II, candidates earn the MAT and upgrade to an advanced
masters “M” level license.
Suggested Course Sequence
Students may begin the MAT program in any term - spring, summer, or fall. A sequence of
courses can be developed for individual students by the Education Advisor. The following are
suggestions to make the program more meaningful.
• EDUC 520 Curriculum & Instruction in Elementary Schools should be
taken as early in the program as possible
• EDUC 527 Teaching Reading & Other Language Arts should be taken before
EDUC 524 Diagnostic and Corrective Reading Techniques
Application for Student Teaching
MAT students must apply for student teaching in the term preceding their planned student
teaching semester (EDUC 499). All Phase I professional course work must be completed
before the student teaching semester.
To be accepted a student must:
• Have positive recommendations by two Queens faculty members;
• A cumulative grade point average of 2.500;
• Have acceptable Student Disposition Forms from both student and
faculty;
• Be in good standing at the University; and
• Receive the approval of the School of Education faculty and the Teacher
Education Committee.
GRADUATE PROGRAMS