TCU TeachMaster of Arts in Teaching and Certification

“I don’t think there’s another program quite like this that gets you in a school on the first day and lets you stay there all year, developing relationships with students and seeing the natural ebbs and flows of a school year.”

-Colin Kantor, MAT ‘18

Master of Arts in Teaching + Certification at TCU

Do you want to shape the lives and minds of ado-lescents? If you have a bachelor’s degree in a field related to English, mathematics, science, or social studies, you can earn your master’s degree and teaching certification in less than one year at TCU.

Earn your Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree, as well as a teaching certification for grades 4 through 8 or 6/7 through 12 with the 30-hour TCU Teach program. You will take classes at TCU and ob-serve and teach in the university’s partner schools, immersing you in diverse classrooms throughout the program.

Small classes will offer individualized instruction from TCU’s internationally recognized faculty. Finan-cial aid options make TCU economically competitive with area programs. And a dedicated career con-sultant will work with you to develop your resume and interview skills and connect you with schools, districts, non-profits and companies.

Nearly 100% of our undergraduate teacher pro-gram candidates receive teaching placements upon graduation, and around 80% are hired in the Dallas and Fort Worth metroplex.

Summer coursework (12 hours)Summer courses will include fieldwork to fulfill requirements for admission to student teaching.

» Effective Teaching and Classroom Implementation

» Applied Teaching, Learning and Technology

» Theories of Human Development » Understanding Exceptional Children and

Youth At-Risk

Fall coursework (9 hours)» Motivating and Managing Students in the

Classroom » Advanced Clinical Teaching » Special Problems in Education

Spring coursework (9 hours)» Seminar in Promoting Literacy in the

Subject Areas» Advanced Clinical Teaching» Special Problems in Education

English/Language Arts Specialization » Development of Written Communication » Literature for Adolescents

Science Specialization» Methods for Teaching Middle School/

Secondary Science » Theory and Pedagogy of Science

Instruction

Math Specialization» Methods for Teaching Middle/Secondary

Mathematics I » Methods for Teaching Middle/Secondary

Mathematics II

Social Studies/History Specialization» Diversity in American Education » Methods for Teaching Middle/Secondary

Social Studies

Apply by March 1 at:

Applyweb.com/TCUG

About the CollegeTexas Christian University’s College of Education offers advanced degree programs that prepare students to make an impact as leaders in their field. Students work with nationally recognized faculty to complete innovative research; engage in diverse field experiences and acquire skills to advance their careers in education or related fields.

The Andrews Institute of Mathematics & Science Educa-tion provides an environment for innovation and change in education through through creative research and teach-ing by faculty and students at TCU.

The Center for Public Education aims to strengthen public education by building partnerships, engaging in a variety of initiatives, and promoting research.

Financial AidGraduate Studies in the College of Education provides generous financial aid opportunities. For more information call 817-257-7661 or visit coe.tcu.edu/financial-aid.

Apply OnlineVisit applyweb.com/tcug to complete the TCU Graduate Studies online application.

Questions? Contact:Dr. Jan LacinaAssociate Dean of Graduate Studies J.Lacina@tcu.edu 817-257-6786

Lori KimballProgram Specialist, Graduate Studies817-257-7661L.Kimball@tcu.edu

coe.tcu.edu 817.257.7661

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