{"id":8435,"date":"2024-11-25T15:37:35","date_gmt":"2024-11-25T21:37:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.deltastate.edu\/academics\/?page_id=8435"},"modified":"2025-02-28T13:46:17","modified_gmt":"2025-02-28T19:46:17","slug":"ma-teaching","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.deltastate.edu\/academics\/graduate-programs\/ma-teaching\/","title":{"rendered":"Master of Arts in Teaching"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; 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For the elementary (4-6) license only, also documentation of passing score on The Mississippi Foundations of Reading test (Not applicable to the Non-Licensure track);<\/li>\n<li>A minimum overall undergraduate GPA of 2.75;<\/li>\n<li>An essay of 250 words: Why you want to teach and what you think you have to contribute to the field of education;<\/li>\n<li>Admitted students are required to enroll in 9 hours of initial course work as specified by the program of study. (Prior approval is required). NOTE: A minimum GPA of 2.5 is required for the first 6 hours and a minimum of a 3.0 after the first 12 hours. A student who does not meet the minimum 3.0 GPA requirement will be removed from the program.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Applications will be accepted and reviewed in the spring of each year, with a new cohort beginning study each June\/first summer session.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;Full Width Line&#8221; line_thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; divider_color=&#8221;default&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h3><strong>Core Academic Skills for Educators (CASE)*<\/strong><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"213\"><strong>TEST NAME<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"213\"><strong>TEST CODE<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"213\"><strong>PASSING SCORE<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"213\">Reading<\/td>\n<td width=\"213\">5713<\/td>\n<td width=\"213\">156<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"213\">Writing<\/td>\n<td width=\"213\">5723<\/td>\n<td width=\"213\">162<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"213\">Mathematics<\/td>\n<td width=\"213\">5733<\/td>\n<td width=\"213\">130<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><em>*Effective 9\/1\/2019<\/em>[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;Full Width Line&#8221; line_thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; divider_color=&#8221;default&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h3><strong>Praxis Requirements<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Elementary:<\/strong> Praxis Core (reading, writing, and math) and (5018), and Mississippi Foundations of Reading<br \/>\n<strong>Secondary:<\/strong> Praxis Core (reading, writing, and math) and Praxis II in the subject area chosen to teach<br \/>\n**An overall undergraduate grade point average of 3.0 or an ACT composite score of 21 or higher or an SAT score of 1060 or higher will substitute for the Praxis Core.<\/p>\n<p>If candidates have not passed the Praxis exams upon admission to the MAT program, they may be admitted as a non-licensure student.\u00a0 Completing the program through this route does not lead to teacher certification \u2013 only a master\u2019s degree.\u00a0 Students must have passing scores on the required Praxis exams in order to switch to the licensure route and to complete the internships.<\/p>\n<p>A minimum overall GPA of 2.75 on the bachelor&#8217;s degree is required for admission to MAT.<\/p>\n<p>A teaching position must be secured for completion of the Internships.[\/vc_column_text][divider line_type=&#8221;Full Width Line&#8221; line_thickness=&#8221;1&#8243; divider_color=&#8221;default&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h3>Praxis II Test<\/h3>\n<p>Praxis II scores will be used for admission into the program. 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All provide specialized knowledge for teaching areas.[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221;][vc_column_inner column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>For students admitted beginning May 2022:<br \/>\n<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.deltastate.edu\/MSDocs\/Teacher%20Education\/MAT-Elementary-Program-of-Study-April-2024.doc.doc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Elementary Emphasis<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.deltastate.edu\/MSDocs\/Teacher%20Education\/MAT-Secondary-Program-of-Study-10.3.23.docx.docx\">Secondary Emphasis<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.deltastate.edu\/MSDocs\/Teacher%20Education\/MAT-NL-Elementary-Program-of-Study-10.3.23.doc.doc\">Non-Licensure Elementary Emphasis<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.deltastate.edu\/MSDocs\/Teacher%20Education\/MAT-NL-Secondary-Program-of-Study-10.3.23.doc.doc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Non-Licensure Secondary Emphasis<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.deltastate.edu\/MSDocs\/Teacher%20Education\/MAT-Special-Subjects-Program-of-Study-10.3.23.docx.docx\">Special Subjects<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.deltastate.edu\/MSDocs\/Teacher%20Education\/MAT-Teacher-Residency-Elementary-10.16.23.docx.docx\">MS Teacher Residency Elementary<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>For students admitted before May 2022:<br \/>\n<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.deltastate.edu\/docs\/coe\/mat-elementary-program-of-study-4-6-2014.doc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Elementary Emphasis<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.deltastate.edu\/docs\/coe\/mat-secondary-program-of-study-7-12-2014.doc\">Secondary Emphasis<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.deltastate.edu\/MSDocs\/Teacher%20Education\/Non-Licensure-Elementary-MAT-2020.doc.doc\">Non-Licensure Elementary Emphasis<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.deltastate.edu\/MSDocs\/Teacher%20Education\/Non-Licensure-Secondary-MAT-2020.doc.doc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Non-Licensure Secondary Emphasis<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/tab][tab icon_family=&#8221;fontawesome&#8221; title=&#8221;Licensure&#8221; id=&#8221;1740771876490-1&#8243; tab_id=&#8221;1740771876491-1&#8243; icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fa fa-id-card&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2>Licensure<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]This program prepares students to apply for applicable licensure and\/or certification examinations in the state of Mississippi. In order to comply with regulations set forth by the U.S. Department of Education regarding professional licensure, Delta State University is required to make the following disclosure with respect to professional licensure outside the state of Mississippi:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.deltastate.edu\/academics\/professional-licensure\/\">Professional Licensure Disclosure<\/a> page.[\/vc_column_text][\/tab][tab icon_family=&#8221;fontawesome&#8221; title=&#8221;Degree Requirements&#8221; id=&#8221;1740771876504-6&#8243; tab_id=&#8221;1740771876504-2&#8243; icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fa fa-graduation-cap&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2>Degree Requirements<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]A candidate for the Master of Arts in Teaching degree in the College of Education, Arts, and Humanities is required to meet the following:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Fulfill the general requirements for a graduate degree at Delta State University;<\/li>\n<li>Complete the courses outlined in the program of study;<\/li>\n<li>Earn a grade point average of at least a 3.0 in the major field and overall;<\/li>\n<li>Pass comprehensive exams, an examination of core content knowledge administered by a committee appointed by the division chair.<\/li>\n<li>Must obtain a full-time teaching position during the fall and spring semesters (internship) in their area of endorsement from the three-year non-renewable license.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>For more information on degree requirements and specifics on courses needed to complete the degree, consult the Graduate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deltastate.edu\/academics\/catalog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Academic Catalog<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][\/tab][tab icon_family=&#8221;fontawesome&#8221; 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