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Master of Arts in Teaching

Dr. Kim Tolley, Program Director
(650) 508-3464, ktolley@ndnu.edu


NDNU’S MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING PROGRAM
The Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) program is designed for secondary school teachers interested in deepening their knowledge and appreciation of a chosen subject area. Coursework in this program also prepares students to increase their effectiveness in teaching, mentoring, curriculum development, and assessment. A multiple-subject credential holder may also consider pursuing a M.A.T. if he or she is interested in serving as a school- or district-level resource teacher in a particular discipline (e.g., music, art, business, special education, mathematics, science, religious studies, theatre arts, English/language arts) and would like to pursue advanced study in that discipline to prepare for this role.

DISTINCTIONS

• The Master of Arts in Teaching program is characterized by the reflexive integration of theory and practice.
• The program culminates with a thesis project that integrates research, practice, and personal reflection.
The core coursework is designed to support students in completing their thesis project.
The thesis project invites students to demonstrate scholarly knowledge, skills, and habits of inquiry in the context of a particular area of expertise.
• Through the thesis experience, students develop their ability to ask thoughtful questions, collect information, analyze information, and reflect on issues regarding teaching, learning, and schooling that will enable them to improve their practice throughout their careers.

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Students may apply to enter the Master of Arts in Teaching program in the fall, spring, or summer semesters and should meet the following minimum requirements:

• A bachelor's degree in the M.A.T. subject emphasis from an accredited institution
• An undergraduate cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or better. (A cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better is required in NDNU Credential programs.)
• A teaching credential, significant teaching experience, or successful completion of all examination requirements for student teaching in California
• Two letters of recommendation
• Personal interviews with the program director and with the chair of the academic department in which the student proposes to take coursework
• The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is not an institutional requirement for entrance into NDNU graduate programs.
• Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.

Faculty
Mary Buckman, MA, San Francisco State University; Lecturer
Lu Chang, Ed.D., University of the Pacific; Professor
Robert Ferrera, Ed.D., University of Southern California; Associate Professor
Shadrack Msengi, Ed.D., Northern Iowa University
Kim Tolley, Ed.D., University of California Berkeley; Associate Professor

Articulation with Credential Programs
Graduates of NDNU’s credential programs have a unique opportunity to count four of their credential courses toward certain master’s degrees, significantly reducing the time and financial resources required to earn a degree. For additional information, contact Dr. Kim Tolley.

NDNU’s School of Education and Leadership

Accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, NDNU is a multifaceted University offering four bachelor degrees and over 15 graduate degrees and certificates. The School of Education and Leadership, under the direction of the Dean, Dr. Joanne Rossi, offers bachelor’s degrees in liberal studies and human services in addition to education credentials, certificates, and master’s degrees. The credential programs are accredited by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC). The programs were reaccredited in 1998.

Contact:

Dr. Kim Tolley, Program Director
(650) 508-3464, ktolley@ndnu.edu

Graduate Admissions
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