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Graduate Catalog 2024-2025

Secondary Education, M.A.T.

Graduate Faculty: College of Education Faculty provide pedagogy courses, affiliate faculty in the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) provide content courses, Council on Teacher Education and CAS Liaison oversee governance.

Content Endorsements

Art, Visual (preK-12)

Music (preK-12)

English/Language Arts (Secondary 6-12)

Foreign Language: Spanish (Secondary 6-12)

Mathematics (Secondary 6-12)

Science: Biology (Secondary 6-12)

Science: Chemistry (Secondary 6-12)

Science: Physics (Secondary 6-12)

Social Science: History (Secondary 6-12)

The Secondary Education program leads to a Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree in Secondary Education, PreK-12 Education or K-12 Education. The purpose of the program is to provide individuals with a bachelor’s degree in an area other than education the opportunity to earn a master’s degree and an initial teacher license. Completion of the Master of Arts in Teaching degree in Secondary Education qualifies students for an Illinois Professional Educator License endorsed for teaching grades 6-12 in science (biology, chemistry, or physics designation), English, social science (history designation), or mathematics; or endorsed for teaching grades K-12 in visual arts, music, physical education, physics or Spanish.

Other Related MAT Programs

The following list of programs are not housed within this MAT Secondary Education program group. Curriculum expectations for these majors are housed in other departments.

MAT Program Department
Early Childhood Education (Birth to Grade 3) - ECH Education Studies (DES)
Elementary Education (Grades 1 to 6) - ELED Education Studies (DES)
Physical Education (K-12) - PE Health Education, Recreation & Physical Education (HEPER)
Special Education (PreK-12) – SPED Advanced Studies in Education (DASE)

Please note: Courses leading to an English as Second Language (ESL), Bilingual Education (BIL), Middle Level Education (MIDL) Endorsements can be added optionally to Secondary (6-12), K-12, and PreK-12 licensure programs above and beyond the initial Professional Educator License (PEL). Consult with the Office of Teacher Licensure for more information as ISBE requirements are subject to change.

General Requirements

  • 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 in the equivalent major in the teaching designation content area.
  • 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, including those credits identified to meet general education licensure requirements. 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.

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.
    • The ED 5999  Thesis course, when required by a content area designation, is permitted to be taken after the Student Teaching Experience.
    • All requirements are met for state licensure as mandated by the Illinois State Board of Education, in consultation with the Office of Teacher Licensure.

Required Courses: PreK-12, K-12, and Secondary Education - 33 to 42 Credit Hours

Professional Education Courses - Core across Disciplines (21 credit hours)

Professional Education Courses by Designation / Concentration (13-22 credit hours)

Art, Visual (preK-12) (13 credits)

Concentration Courses (Graduate Level) - 1 credit
Methods Courses - 6 credits
Student Teaching - 6 credits

English/Language Arts (Secondary 6-12) (21 credits)

Designation Specific Courses (Graduate Level) - 9 credits
Methods Courses - 6 credits
Student Teaching - 6 credits

Foreign Language: Spanish (Secondary 6-12) (18 credits)

Designation Specific Courses (Graduate Level) - 6 credits
Methods Courses - 6 credits
Student Teaching - 6 credits

Mathematics (Secondary 6-12) (18 credits)

Designation Specific Courses (Graduate Level) - 9 credits
Methods Courses - 3 credits
Student Teaching - 6 credits

Music (preK-12) (22 Credits)

Designation Specific Courses (Graduate Level) - 7 credits
Methods Courses - 9 credits
Student Teaching - 6 credits

Science: Biology, Chemistry or Physics (Secondary 6-12) (16 credits)

Designation Specific Courses (Graduate Level) - 4 credits
Methods Courses - 6 credits
Student Teaching - 6 credits

Social Science: History (Secondary 6-12) (18 credits)

Designation Specific Courses (Graduate Level) - 6 credits
Methods Courses - 6 credits
Student Teaching - 6 credits

(*) Restricted to students formally admitted to the College of Education.

Subsequent Endorsement in a New Grade Range for Licensed Teachers - Focused Program (Grades 6 to 12)

The purpose of the focused program for licensed teachers is to provide individuals holding an Illinois Professional Educator License with teaching endorsements in Elementary or Early Childhood Education the opportunity to add endorsements in a 6-12 or K-12 content area.

Additional Requirements for the Subsequent Endorsement Program.

  • Professional Educator License endorsed in a teaching field
  • Three months of teaching experience as a certified / licensed teacher
  • A minimum of 32 credit hours required toward the master’s degree and up to 12 credit hours not satisfying master’s degree requirement if in master’s degree program

Pre-Requisite Courses: PreK-12, K-12, and Secondary Education

Required Courses: PreK-12, K-12, and Secondary Education - 33 to 42 Credit Hours

Professional Education Courses - Core across Disciplines (21 credit hours)

Professional Education Courses by Designation / Concentration (13-22 credit hours)

Art, Visual (preK-12) (13 credits)

Concentration Courses (Graduate Level) - 1 credit
Methods Courses - 6 credits
Student Teaching - 6 credits

English/Language Arts (Secondary 6-12) (21 credits)

Designation Specific Courses (Graduate Level) - 9 credits
Methods Courses - 6 credits
Student Teaching - 6 credits

Foreign Language: Spanish (Secondary 6-12) (18 credits)

Designation Specific Courses (Graduate Level) - 6 credits
Methods Courses - 6 credits
Student Teaching - 6 credits

Mathematics (Secondary 6-12) (18 credits)

Designation Specific Courses (Graduate Level) - 9 credits
Methods Courses - 3 credits
Student Teaching - 6 credits

Music (preK-12) (22 Credits)

Designation Specific Courses (Graduate Level) - 7 credits
Methods Courses - 9 credits
Student Teaching - 6 credits

Science: Biology, Chemistry or Physics (Secondary 6-12) (16 credits)

Designation Specific Courses (Graduate Level) - 4 credits
Methods Courses - 6 credits
Student Teaching - 6 credits

Social Science: History (Secondary 6-12) (18 credits)

Designation Specific Courses (Graduate Level) - 6 credits
Methods Courses - 6 credits
Student Teaching - 6 credits

(*) Restricted to students formally admitted to the College of Education.

Required Courses (MAT). MAT with K-12 Endorsement (32-40 semester hours + concentration / specialization)

Students must complete a concentration or specialization in the content area.

* Restricted to students formally admitted to the College of Education.

Required Courses (Non-Degree). 6-12 Endorsement (7-10 semester hours + concentration specialization)

Students must complete a concentration or specialization in the content area.

*Restricted to students formally admitted to the College of Education.

  • ED 4500 - Principles and Practices of Secondary Education or 9-12 Endorsed License or 6-12 Endorsed License (2 credit hours; 25 field hours) *
  • READ 4100 - Content Reading for Middle and Secondary School Teachers or 9-12 Endorsed License or 6-12 Endorsed License (2 credit hours) *
  • ED 4440 - Philosophy, Curriculum, and Instructional Methods for the Middle School or Middle School Endorsed License (3 credit hours)
  • PSYC 4210 - Adolescent Psychology for Middle Grade Teachers or Middle School Endorsed License (3 credit hours)

    Methods of Teaching Content Area in Secondary School
     
  • T&ED 4740 - Student Teaching in Career and Technical Education Semester I (3 credit hours; 100 field hours) (BE, T ED, or FCS only) *

Required Courses (MAT). MAT with K-12 Endorsement (32-46 semester hours+ concentration / specialization)

Students must complete a concentration or specialization in the content area.

* Restricted to students formally admitted to the College of Education.

K-12 Endorsement (10-27 semester hours + concentration specialization)

* Restricted to students formally admitted to the College of Education.

  • ELED 3010 - Elem School Curriculum or Elementary Endorsed License (4 credit hours)
  • ED 4500 - Principles and Practices of Secondary Education or 9-12 Endorsed License or 6-12 Endorsed License (2 credit hours; 25 field hours) *
  • READ 4100 - Content Reading for Middle and Secondary School Teachers or 9-12 Endorsed License or 6-12 Endorsed License (2 credit hours) *
  • ED 4440 - Philosophy, Curriculum, and Instructional Methods for the Middle School or Middle School Endorsed License (3 credit hours)
  • PSYC 4210 - Adolescent Psychology for Middle Grade Teachers or Middle School Endorsed License (3 credit hours)

    Methods of Teaching Content Area in Secondary School
     
  • PE 4520 - Internship in Physical Education (PE only) Students must complete a concentration or specialization in the content area. (3 credit hours; 100 field hours) *

Clinical Experiences (Non-degree and MAT 6-12 and K-12)

55-130 required field or summer field practicum. A summer field practicum can be completed to make up missing field hours.