The program is fully accredited and your Alaskacertificate is transferable to all fifty states. The program consists of an introductory summer session, two semesters of intensive internship with coursework, and a following summer session. A total of 36 graduate credits are required in coursework that is interdisciplinary and based on the latest research and theory in teacher education. Upon successful completion of the degree requirements, students receive a Master of Arts in Teaching and a recommendation for an Alaska Type A Secondary Teaching Certificate, 6-12. Certification is granted by the Alaska Department of Education.
Technology is an integral part of today's society.
Teachers need to know how to use current technologies to improve student learning and for their own continued professional growth. During this time MAT students serve as interns for an assigned team of teachers in a secondary school four days a week. One day a week and one or two nights per week they will be on campus taking 9 graduate credits each semester. To complete the degree requirements, students must pass a comprehensive graduate portfolio. Upon completion of all degree requirements, students will be eligible for an Alaska teaching certificate.