The multidisciplinary studies major emphasizes content mastery, curriculum development, and instruction. Elementary teachers explore topics through which mathematics, science, social studies, communications, and early childhood curricula can be interrelated. This broad content emphasis, paired with theory and methods, helps teachers develop the skills to unify an otherwise diverse range of subject matter and educational responsibilities. Secondary teachers are expected to direct their efforts toward a particular discipline or content area while developing skills in specific areas of curriculum development. This includes developing a rationale, writing objectives, creating teaching strategies, and designing evaluation techniques.
All students develop original curriculum materials that have application to their classrooms.
Contact the School of Education office for current information. All M.A.T. courses are offered at the home campus in St. Louis. Courses for the multidisciplinary studies major are also offered at the Kansas City and River Heritage campuses. After completing at least 9 credit hours within an M.A.T. major, all M.A.T. degree-seeking students are required to be advanced to candidacy. Please refer to the section on Advancement to Candidacy for specific guidelines.