201516 CATALOGUE SUPPLEMENT: CALIFORNIACALIFORNIA CAMPUS

ADMISSION

The MAT Program is defined by forms of active

inquiry and mutual support that advance learning and

professional growth. Creating a collaborative educa-

tional community begins with the selection of a tal-

ented, energetic, and diverse cohort of students

during the admission process.

Program applicants must have received a bachelors

degree from an accredited institution in the liberal

arts with a major (or equivalent) in the discipline they

intend to study at Bard. Students are accepted into

the MAT Program on the basis of an assessment of

various components: records of academic achieve-

ment that show a minimum cumulative average of B

(3.0), evaluations in the letters of reference, and pro-

fessional goals. A complete listing of prerequisites by

discipline may be found on the MAT website,

www.bard.edu/mat.

The priority admission deadline is April 1, 2015. All

applications completed by April 1 are processed in an

initial priority cycle. Applicants are notified of

Admission Committee decisions and financial aid

awards within three weeks of this date.

If space is still available, applications submitted after

April 1, 2015, are reviewed weekly, on a rolling basis,

until the cohort is filled. Applicants are notified of

admission and financial aid decisions within two to

three weeks after the week in which the completed

application is received. Applications will be accepted

through May 20, 2015.

Enrollment in the program is confirmed upon receipt

of the signed financial aid letter and a nonrefundable

deposit of $500. With an emphasis on seminar-style

classes, the MAT Program limits the size of each dis-

ciplinary cohort in biology, literature, history, and

mathematics. Applications reviewed after the limit

has been reached will be considered for deferred

admission to the 201617 academic year.

The Bard MAT Program in California is a 12-month

program that runs from July 2015 through June 2016.

Music is offered only at the Los Angeles campus and

is coordinated through the Longy School of Music at

Bard College.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Priority deadline: April 1, 2015Final deadline: May 20, 2015Apply now at: www.bard.edu/mat

To apply for acceptance into the MAT Program, please submit all required

materials by the dates indicated. The application and supporting materials are

submitted online. For complete application instructions and links to the onlineapplication, please refer to our website, www.bard.edu/mat.

All applicants are required to submit the following materials:1. Completed online application form (www.bard.edu/mat)

2. $65 application fee, payable by credit card or electronic debit (online only), or

check/money order

3. Personal statement (500600 words explaining why you have chosen to pursue

a career in teaching through the Bard College MAT Program)

4. Rsum

5. Official transcripts from all undergraduate and graduate schools attended for at

least one academic year, regardless of whether credits were transferred to

another institution or a degree was received. Transcripts must be sent in sealed

envelopes directly from the schools. To avoid delays, the applicant may wish to

submit unofficial transcripts prior to the required official transcripts

6. Three letters of recommendation. These can be submitted by the recommenders

online or via the post office. If submitted via the post office, the recommender

must sign across the sealed flap of the envelope. Please note: An additional let-ter of recommendation is required for certain fellowships. See details under

Fellowships.

7. Proof of California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST) passing score or regis-

tration for the next exam. Register at www.cbest.nesinc.com.

As a residency model, the Bard MAT Program assigns students to afterschool place-

ment and classrooms throughout their year of enrollment. The State of California

requires the following clearances for participation in these settings:

8. Tuberculosis clearance (documentation of negative test results within the last

four years)

6. Fingerprinting clearance: For directions, go to the California Commission on

Teacher Credentialing (CTC) website, www.ctc.ca.gov/help/application/cert-of-

clear.html

All correspondence not submitted online should be addressed to:Master of Arts in Teaching ProgramCalifornia

MAT Admission Committee

Bard College, c/o HOLA

2701 Wilshire Boulevard #100

Los Angeles, CA 90057

Phone: 213-738-9224

E-mail: calmat@bard.edu

www.bard.edu/mat

ADMINISTRATION

Bard Master of Arts in Teaching Program California CampusStephen Mucher, Director, MAT ProgramLaura Greenlee, Program Administrator,

Los Angeles, California

L. Faye Johnson, Program Administrator, Credential Analyst, Tulare, California

Phone: 213-738-9224

E-mail: calmat@bard.edu

Website: www.bard.edu/mat

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CALIFORNIA TEACHERRESIDENCY PROGRAM

The Bard MAT Program is located at the Heart of Los Angeles (HOLA)

campus, a community-based organization serving local youth for the past

25 years. MAT students complete the bulk of their graduate studies in Los

Angeles and gain important experiences working with students at HOLA.

In addition, MAT students have the option of completing the major portion

of their practicum in Los Angeles schools or Bard partner rural schools in

the Central Valley. The HOLA campus is shared with the Longy School of

Music of Bard College.

Teacher candidates will begin work in a sequence of classroom settings

throughout the year of graduate studies. These experiences are struc-

tured developmentally, moving candidates from classroom observers to

close work with students in individual or small group settings to teaching

assistant and, finally, to the position of coteacher, taking responsibility for

planning, instruction, and assessment. Candidates will pursue their resi-

dency in either urban or rural school settings, working to develop expert-

ise in teaching the populations of students where they will be hired as

teachers the following year.

TUITION AND FEES

Tuition These numbers are based on the tuition for the 201415 academic year.

Tuition is subject to change.

One-Year Program $42,120 (equivalent to $669 per credit)

Institutional FeesFees are subject to change.

Application fee $65

Registration fee $250

Enrollment deposit $500

Facilities fee $150

Graduation fee $120

Health insurance TBD; see Health Insurance

Library membership $300

Other FeesThe Bard MAT Program in California offers California single-subject

credentialing in English Language Arts, social science, mathematics, and

biology.

Fees related to requirements for California single-subject credentials are

set by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) and are

incurred by the MAT student. MAT faculty and program administrators

will shepherd students through the credentialing process, but it is the

responsibility of the student to fulfill these requirements, and the student

must supply the results to the MAT Program in order to graduate. Total

costs may vary depending on the subject area and current registration

fees, but should not exceed $900.

These requirements include:

1. CTC application for teaching credential:

www.ctc.ca.gov/credentials/leaflets/c1659.pdg

2. California Technology Assistance Project (CTAP)

myctap.org/index.php/about-ctap

3. U.S. Constitution course or exam at www.usconstitutionexam.com or

at a local community college

4. California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST):

www.cbest.nesinc.com

5. California Subject Examination for Teachers (CSET):

www.cset.nesinc.com

6. TaskStream registration:

www.taskstream.com/pub/SubscriptionRates.asp

7. CPR (adult, child, infant): www.heart.org

RefundsNo refunds of any fees are made in the event that a student withdraws

from the program after registration, except as specified below. In no event

is the deposit refundable. In all cases, the student must submit to the

Graduate Committee an official notice of intention to withdraw. The date

of receipt of such a notice determines the amount of the refund. Students

who officially withdraw before the first day of classes (start of work-

shops) for the term in question are given a full refund, minus the nonre-

fundable deposit.

If official withdrawal from the program occurs in the first week of classes

or workshops, 75 percent of tuition is refunded; within the second week,

60 percent; within the third or fourth week, 30 percent. After four weeks,

no refunds are given. Fees for registration, student health insurance, and

facilities are nonrefundable.

If a student who is receiving financial aid withdraws from the program, the

award or loan is prorated. Institutional fellowships are reduced by the

same percentage as indicated in the tuition refund schedule above. Federal

Direct Loans are calculated according to the federal refund policy on the

amount of the loan to be returned to the lender. A student who is consid-

ering withdrawal may wish to confer with the Student Accounts Office and

Financial Aid Office concerning any anticipated refund and the amount of

the Federal Direct Loan that the College must return to the lender. This

amount has a direct bearing on the amount of the refund, if any, that the

College will provide the student.

No refund is made in cases of suspension or expulsion.

FINANCIAL AID

Bard offers several types of financial aid to help offset the costs of tuition and

fees. Aid is in the form of fellowships, scholarships, and federal loans. The

Master of Arts in Teaching Program does not offer teaching assistantships,

federal work-study opportunities, or tuition waivers. All students are eligible to

apply for scholarships; only U.S. citizens and permanent residents may apply for

fellowships and federal loans.

For general information on financial aid, including necessary forms,

resources, and information for international students, go to Bard Colleges

financial aid website at www.bard.edu/financialaid or call the Office of

Financial Aid at 845-752-4795. For information related specifically to

MAT fellowships and scholarships, please contact calmat@bard.edu or

call 1-800-460-3243.

SCHOLARSHIPS AND LOANS (need based)

ScholarshipsA student may qualify for financial assistance in the form of scholarships

or loans, depending on financial need. Financial need is assessed by a uni-

form method from financial data submitted by the student on the Free

Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form, available online at

www.fafsa.ed.gov.

Financial need is the difference between the students budget of expenses

and the assessed ability of the student to meet those expenses. No stu-

dent who is in default on a student loan or who owes a refund on a federal

grant is eligible for financial aid.

Those whose applications are received on or before the priority deadline

of April 1, 2015, receive first consideration for assistance funds.

Applications received after this deadline are considered in order of receipt

until all scholarship assistance funds are committed.

Federal Direct LoanStudents who are citizens or permanent residents of the United States

and who file a FAFSA are eligible to borrow through the Federal Direct

Loan program. Graduate students may borrow up to $20,500 annually

through an unsubsidized Federal Direct Loan, provided the total amount

of assistance does not exceed the graduate programs annual cost of

attendance.

An unsubsidized Federal Direct Loan does not require demonstration of

financial need. The student begins paying interest charges on the loan

while enrolled in school; repayment on the loan principal begins six

months after the student ceases to be enrolled at least half time.

Federal Grad PLUS LoanGraduate students can now access the Federal Grad PLUS Loan Program

to pay for the cost of education not covered by other financial aid. This

loan is guaranteed (contingent on credit check) by the federal govern-

ment and may be deferred while the student is enrolled at least half time.

A credit check is required. These loans are disbursed in the same way as

the Federal Direct Loan.

FELLOWSHIPS

Additional scholarship opportunities may become available after the publica-

tion of this catalogue, and fellowship options are subject to change. Please visit

our website for up-to-date information.

Teacher Residency Program FellowshipQualified applicants may be eligible for up to $30,000 through funding

made available by a Teacher Quality Partnership Grant, awarded to Bards

MAT Program in California by the U.S. Department of Education Office of

Innovation and Improvement. This award supports the Bard MAT

Programs unique approach to teacher education, in which graduate stud-

ies and classroom experiences are integrated during a year of study and

practice in public schools through extended field placements in urban

schools in Los Angeles or rural schools in Californias Central Valley.

Fellowship recipients must commit to teaching in a federally designated

high-needs public school in Los Angeles or the Central Valley for a mini-

mum of three years after degree completion. To apply for the Residency

Fellowship, applicants must meet all MAT Program acceptance criteria

and complete the additional steps listed below.

Additional application steps for the Residency Program Fellowship:

1. A personal statement of no more than 750 words that explains the

applicants commitment to teaching and interest in the unique educa-

tional needs of urban students in Los Angeles or rural students in the

Central Valley.

2. An additional letter of recommendation from an individual who can

describe the applicants interests, strengths, experiences, and/or

motivations as they apply to a teaching commitment in public educa-

tion in Los Angeles or the Central Valley.

3. An interview with the MAT faculty.

Peace Corps Coverdell Fellows ProgramThe Bard MAT Program is proud to announce its status as a Coverdell

Fellows program, offering additional support to MAT candidates who

have served as Peace Corps volunteers.

The Paul D. Coverdell Fellows Program (formerly known as Fellows/USA)

offers returned Peace Corps volunteers financial aid, such as scholarships

and stipends, to participate in graduate-level work at more than 70 part-

ner schools. Masters and doctoral degrees, combined with work in

underserved American communities, prepare Fellows for careers in a wide

range of disciplines. Volunteers who satisfactorily complete their Peace

Corps service gain lifetime eligibility for the Coverdell Fellows program.

Bard MAT is delighted to partner with the Peace Corps in supporting the

education of Coverdell Fellows to become excellent teachers in the

United States.

For more information, including requirements, tuition, fees, and fellowship

awards, visit www.bard.edu/mat/admission/financialaid/ or

www.peacecorps.gov/learn/whyvol/eduben/univandprog/57.

ACCOMMODATIONS AND MEALS

The Los Angeles campus of the Bard MAT Program is uniquely integrated

with the campus of Heart of Los Angeles (HOLA). Many of the standard

college facilities do not exist at the residency program site in Los Angeles.

There are no dormitories or dining halls. Graduate students are responsi-

ble for making their own housing and transportation arrangements.

MEDICAL RECORDS AND HEALTH INSURANCE

All students are required to complete a health packet prior to arrival at

Bard, which includes documentation of a recent physical examination and

complete immunization records. California law requires that all students

born after January 1, 1957, provide proof of immunization against

measles, mumps, and rubella. Additionally, students are provided infor-

mation from Bard about meningococcal meningitis; they must either doc-

ument having received the vaccine or sign a waiver declining it. Students

who decline Bards insurance are required to show proof of health insur-

ance coverage from another provider. For information about immuniza-

tion requirements and health insurance, contact the Student Health

Service at 845-758-7077 or healthservice@bard.edu.