Elementary Education, M.A.T.

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Graduate Faculty: Jacquelyn Benchik-Osborne, Nancy Grim, Michael Wannah, Michael Williams, Chyrese Wolf

Mission

The mission of the Elementary programs is to develop licensed teaching professionals who are pedagogically prepared with the content knowledge and skills to teach diverse populations. This mission aligns with and supports the missions of the University and College of Education.

Vision

We will provide rich and relevant experiences that will result in professionals who positively affect the lives of children and contribute to the profession through research and practice.

Values We value:

the dignity and unique talents of all children.
personal, professional, and academic integrity.
a global perspective; and a commitment to service.

Content Designation for Elementary Education (ELED)

Completion of the Elementary Education programs qualify students for an Initial Illinois Educator License endorsed in Elementary Education (1-6) Licensure Elementary (1-6) Content Exam, and the edTPA portfolio. The Elementary Education Programs meet Illinois State Board of Education standards in elementary education.

Master of Arts in Teaching in Elementary Education

Students are responsible for meeting the program and College requirements in effect at the time they officially register in a teacher education program leading to licensure at Chicago State University, regardless of when they were admitted to the university.

General Requirements for MAT in Elementary Education with Licensure

Students are responsible for meeting the program and College requirements in effect at the time they officially register in a program leading to licensure at Chicago State University regardless of when they were admitted to the University.
Admission to the degree program is contingent upon good academic standing and acceptance by the department.
Formal admission to the College of Education as a degree-seeking student in a pre-professional program is based on current COE requirements.
Graduation requirements include a minimum of 33 credit hours of the student’s course work completed at the 5000-level; including courses identified to meet content area designation requirements, as approved by the program in consultation with the department for the specified content area designation.
No more than two grades of C may be applied toward the degree.
A full academic schedule of courses for graduate students is nine semester credit hours (6 hrs. during summer). Exceptions to this policy may be made only with the approval of the department.
Candidates must abide by all College policies stated in this catalog, unless exceptions are processed through established department, college, and university procedures, documented in writing.
Completion of all master’s degree requirements, including the Candidate Work Sample Capstone Project, must be completed within six years.

Admission Requirements

Provide two transcript(s) as evidence of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, and that the final 60 credit hours of undergraduate and/or graduate courses demonstrate a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Credit towards required courses in the program will only be awarded for grades of C or higher.
Submit proof that undergraduate coursework meets a minimum grade of C threshold in the following general education requirements:
- Three credit hours in each of composition II, speech, college-level mathematics, Art Appreciation, Music Appreciation, Political Science, U.S. History, Geography, biological science, physical science, earth/space science (at least one science course must include a laboratory). General Education course requirements for licensure are subject to change by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE). Contact the Office of Teacher Licensure for more information at https://www.csu.edu/collegeofeducation/licensure.htm.
- One course which incorporates multicultural or global perspectives.

Program Completion and Graduation Requirements

General program completion and graduation requirements include completing an application for graduation with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 in all required and elective courses in professional education and the designated content area, as well as completion of the following addition licensure requirements:
- Pre-clinical and clinical fieldwork forms documenting 100 clock hours are submitted to the Office of Field Placement. A summer practicum can be completed to make up missing field hours.
- Field Practicum and Student Teaching Clinical Experiences successfully completed.
- All College of Education and Program Assessments submitted in the LiveText by Watermark courseware domain, including the Candidate Work Sample (edTPA) Capstone Project and Professional Portfolio.
Illinois State Board of Education licensure examination / assessments, including the Content Area Test in the discipline. Proof of passing must be submitted to the academic program by announced due dates PRIOR to permission given to register for the final Student Teaching clinical experience course.
- Spring Semester Student Teaching - October 15th in the prior Fall Semester as part of the Application for Student Teaching Process
- Fall Semester Student Teaching - March 15th * in the prior Spring Semester as part of the Application for Student Teaching Process * Extensions to June 30th can be granted with program approval.
- All requirements are met for state licensure as mandated by the Illinois State Board of Education, in consultation with the Office of Teacher Licensure.

General Requirements

Students must complete the following:

General Education - 48 credit hour
Professional Education - 54 credit hours

Professional Education (58 credit hours)

Please note: A minimum of 33 credit hours must be completed at the 5000-level.

All required courses must be passed with at least a grade of C. Minimum G.P.A. of 3.0 required in Professional Education course work.

* Restricted to students admitted to the College of Education.

ED 4312
or
ED 5312 - Teaching with Technology Credit Hours: 3
READ 3700
PSYC 2020
or
PSYC 5300 - Advanced Educational Psychology Credit Hours: 3
S ED 4301
or
S ED 5301 - Characteristics of Exceptional Children Credit Hours: 3
PE 2040
ED 5100 - Assessment and Evaluation in the Classroom Credit Hours: 3
READ 5160 - Reading Assessment for Classroom Teachers Credit Hours: 3
ELED 5110 - Methods of Teaching Mathematics in the Elementary School Credit Hours: 3 *
ELED 5111 - Methods of Teaching Science in the Elementary School Credit Hours: 3 *
ELED 5112 - Methods of Teaching Social Studies in the Elementary School Credit Hours: 3 *
ELED 5113 - Methods of Teaching the Fine Arts, Humanities, and Children’s Literature in the Elementary School Credit Hours: 3 *
READ 5114 - Methods of Teaching Reading in the Elementary School Credit Hours: 4 *
ED 5960 - Fundamentals of Educational Research Credit Hours: 3 *
S ED 5303 - Teaching Students with Exceptional Needs Credit Hours: 2 *
ESL 5120 - Teaching English as Second Language Credit Hours: 3 *
ELED 5115 - Student Teaching in Elementary Education Grades 1 - 6 Semester I Credit Hours: 3 *
ELED 5116 - Student Teaching in Elementary Education Grades 1 - 6 Semester II Credit Hours: 3 to 6 *

Additional Professional Education Courses Leading to Endorsements (Optional)

Candidates are encouraged to consider optional coursework, as appropriate, to have additional endorsement credits attached to your initial professional educator license (PEL) at the point of program completion. Options include Middle Level Education and a whole range of PreK-12 concentrations / content area designations. Consult with the Office of Teacher Licensure and your program advisor for more information.