MAT Program Overview

Program of Study

The MAT program begins each summer in June. Apply by February 15 for early consideration to ensure eligibility for departmental tuition scholarships and a seat in the program. Applications received after this date will be reviewed if space is available in the cohort. Note the priority deadline is February 15. The program of study consists of 36 semester hours of coursework and field experience. The 10-month program consists of a summer, fall, and spring sessions. Students may not transfer credits into the program.
  • Elementary Education Coursework

    Summer Semester (10 credits):
    ED 516 Foundations of Language & Literacy (3 cr.)
    ED 529 Summer Learning/Tutoring (1 cr.)
    ED 531 Elementary Principles of Learning and Development for Equitable Classrooms (3 cr.)
    ED 534 Classroom Management for Inclusive Learning Communities (3 cr.)

    Fall Semester (12 credits):
    ED 532 Assessment and Evaluation in Inclusive Classrooms (3 cr.)
    ED 533 Methods of Teaching and Learning (3 cr.)
    ED 535 Elementary Reading and Writing Methods (3 cr.)
    ED 540 Student Teaching (3 cr.)

    Spring Semester (14 credits):
    ED 504 School, Parent, and Community Relations (3 cr.)
    ED 536 Student Teaching Seminar (2 cr.)
    ED 541 Student Teaching (3 cr.)
    ED 542 Student Teaching - Advanced (3 cr.)
    ED 551 Social & Cultural Foundations (3 cr.)

    Course descriptions can be found in the University of Portland Bulletin.

  • Secondary Education Coursework

    Summer Semester (10 credits):
    ED 517 Inclusive Secondary Classroom (3 cr.)
    ED 518 Secondary Principles of Learning and Development for Equitable Classrooms (3 cr.)
    ED 529 Summer Learning/Tutoring (1 cr.)
    ED 534 Classroom Management for Inclusive Learning Communities (3 cr.)

    Fall Semester (12 credits):
    ED 5XX Content Methods (3 cr.)
    ED 525 Literacy Across the Disciplines (3 cr.)
    ED 532 Assessment and Action Research (3 cr.)
    ED 540 Student Teaching (3 cr.)

    Spring Semester (14 credits):
    ED 504 School, Parent, and Community Relations (3 cr.)
    ED 536 Student Teaching Seminar (2 cr.)
    ED 541 Student Teaching (3 cr.)
    ED 542 Student Teaching - Advanced (3 cr.)
    ED 551 Social & Cultural Foundations (3 cr.)

    Course descriptions can be found in the University of Portland Bulletin.

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