Master of Arts in Teaching
Carolyn Spain, Ed.D., Program Director

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The Master of Arts in Teaching program (M.A.T.) has been established to enhance the professional development of teachers who are committed to excellence in the classroom. The M.A.T. program is designed for individuals who are interested in pursuing either a master's degree or a master's degree and teacher certification.  The program is focused on improving expertise in content areas, effective teaching strategies, and enhancing the delivery of instruction to students. The goal of the M.A.T. program is to equip educators to become servant leaders within the school setting.

The graduate program will focus on developing teachers who will be skilled in leadership, curriculum design, and advanced instructional strategies.

The M.A.T. is a 36-hour, non-thesis professional degree which may be combined with other requirements to allow an individual to earn a master's degree and certification.

Specializations in the Master of Arts in Teaching degree include:

• Early Childhood through Grade 6 Certification
• Elementary
• Secondary
• EC-12
• English As A Second Language
• Montessori
• Multisensory
• Distance Learning 

Certifications Available:

EC-6 (Early childhood through sixth grade)

Grades 4-8

English Language Arts and Reading

Mathematics

Science

Grades 8-12

Computer Science

English Language Arts and Reading

History

Life Sciences

Mathematics

Science

EC-12

Kinesiology

Music

English As A Second Language Supplement or Special Education Supplement (May be added to any other certification)

ADMISSION

There are no additional requirements other than those required for admission to the graduate program at DBU.  However, students desiring to earn teacher certification through a graduate program must meet specific requirements. Please contact the College of Education for additional information.

PROGRAM CONTINUANCE

Continuance in the program past the first six (6) hours is pending submission of a satisfactory score on the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) or Graduate Record Examinations® (GRE®).  

Pathways to Teaching Program  (Teacher Certification as a Post-Baccalaureate student and not seeking a master's degree.)

Dual Master's Degrees

Earn two degrees with the efficiency of learning

available through a dual degree program!

Program Information

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College of Education

UPCOMING EVENTS

Educator Preparation Board

Summer 2013: July 18
Fall 2013: December 4
Spring 2014: April 30

Educator Banquet

Spring 2013: April 25

Application to Graduate Deadline

April 5 for Summer 2013
June 5 for Fall 2013
November 5 for Spring 2014

Portfolio Workshop

Spring 2013:
February 20 at 4:00
DBU Main Campus
COE Room 100

Contact the Director:
214.333.5217, carolyns@dbu.edu

Contact the Office of Graduate Programs:
214.333.5242 or
1.800.460.1328

College of Education Graduate Portfolio

Graduate Degrees

& Programs

	Master of Business Administration
	M.A. in Management
	M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction
	M.Ed. in Educational Leadership
	M.Ed. in Kinesiology
	M.Ed. in Reading and English as a Second Language
	M.Ed. in School Counseling
	M.Ed. in Special Education
	M.A. in Sport Management
	M.A. in Teaching
	M.A. in Communication
	M.A. in Counseling
	Master of Liberal Arts
	Master of Professional Development

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Programs available through the Gary Cook Graduate School of Leadership

	M.A. Children's Ministry
	M.A. in Christian Education
	M.A. in Christian Ministry
	M.A. in Family Ministry
	M.A. in Global Leadership
	M.A. in Student Ministry
	M.A. in Theological Studies
	M.A. in Worship Leadership
	M.Ed. in Higher Education

Dual Master's Degrees

	M.A. in Children's Ministry / M.A. in Christian Ministry
	M.A. in Children's Ministry / M.A. in Counseling
	M.A. in Children's Ministry / M.A. in Management
	M.A. in Children's Ministry / M.A. in Theological Studies
	M.A. in Children's Ministry / Master of Business Administration
	M.A. in Children's Ministry / Master of Liberal Arts
	M.A. in Christian Education / M.A. in Christian Ministry
	M.A. in Christian Education / M.A. in Counseling
	M.A. in Christian Education / M.A. in Global Leadership
	M.A. in Christian Education / M.A. in Teaching
	M.A. in Christian Education / M.A. in Theological Studies
	M.A. in Christian Education / Master of Business Administration
	M.A. in Christian Ministry / M.A. in Communication
	M.A. in Christian Ministry / M.A. in Global Leadership
	M.A. in Christian Ministry / M.A. in Student Ministry
	M.A. in Christian Ministry / M.A. in Theological Studies
	M.A. in Christian Ministry / M.A. in Worship Leadership
	M.A. in Christian Ministry / Master of Business Administration
	M.A. in Communication / M.A. in Management
	M.A. in Communication / M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction
	M.A. in Communication / M.Ed. in Higher Education
	M.A. in Communication / M.A. in Worship Leadership
	M.A. in Communication / Master of Business Administration
	M.A. in Global Leadership / M.A. in Management
	M.A. in Global Ministry / M.A. in Student Ministry
	M.A. in Global Leadership / M.A. in Teaching
	M.A. in Global Leadership / M.A. in Theological Studies
	M.A. in Global Leadership / Master of Business Administration
	M.A. in Management / M.A. in Student Ministry
	M.A. in Management / M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction
	M.A. in Management / M.Ed. in Higher Education
	M.A. in Management / M.Ed. in Kinesiology
	M.A. in Student Ministry / M.A. in Teaching
	M.A. in Student Ministry / M.A. in Theological Studies
	M.A. in Student Ministry/M.A. in Worship Leadership
	M.A. in Student Ministry/M.Ed. in Higher Education
	M.A. in Teaching / M.Ed. in Higher Education
	M.A. in Theological Studies / M.A. in Worship Leadership
	Master of Business Administration / M.Ed. in Educational Leadership
	Master of Business Administration / M.Ed. in Higher Education
	M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction / M.Ed. in Educational Leadership
	M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction / M.Ed. in Higher Education
	M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction / M.Ed. in Reading and English as a Second Language
	M.Ed. in Educational Leadership / M.Ed. in Reading and English as a Second Language
	M.Ed. in Educational Leadership / M.Ed. in School Counseling
	M.Ed. in Educational Leadership / M.Ed. in Special Education
	M.Ed. in Higher Education / M.Ed. in Kinesiology
	M.Ed. in Reading and English as a Second Language / M.Ed. in Special Education