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M.A.T. in Early Childhood / Elementary Education

Curriculum

Examples of current course topics include: Educational Psychology, Multicultural Issues in Education, Classroom Management, Students with Special Needs, Language Arts Methods and Strategies of Teaching Mathematics.

Upon successful completion of all course work and testing requirements, students will be recommended for an initial teaching license in Early Childhood and/or Elementary Education. In addition, students are recommended for the Master of Arts in Teaching degree upon successfully presenting and defending their initial teaching portfolios during their oral exams.

Topics of Study

• Educational Psychology
• Multicultural Issues in Education
• Classroom Management
• Students with Special Needs
• Language Arts Methods
• Strategies of Teaching Mathematics

Program Outcomes

• Acquire learner-centered teaching techniques
• Develop classroom management skills
• Design and teach integrated curricula
• Implement alternative forms of assessment
• Apply technology to your teaching
• Learn how to teach subject-specific pedagogy

For admission requirements, courses, and FAQs, please refer to the College of Education MAT Elementary and Early Childhood Education page.

Faculty Contacts

Site-Based Program
Ken Winograd, Associate Professor
541-737-5988
winograk@oregonstate.edu

Two-Year Program
Nora Cohen, Associate Professor
541-737-4567
cohenl@oregonstate.edu