The College of Education’s full-time, intensive Master of Arts in Teaching program (MAT) blends professional experience obtained in classroom settings along with academic preparation. The MAT program is a 10-month hybrid program. Most courses are organized into 5-week mini-terms coinciding within the EOU 10-week academic term (e.g. fall A includes weeks 1-5, fall B includes weeks 6-10). The first term of the program (summer) is 6 weeks, with the first week of the term in residence on the La Grande campus. During the summer, fall, and winter mini-terms, candidates are required to return to the La Grande campus for one weekend (Thursday 5-9, Friday 8-6, and Saturday 8-5) for face-to-face classes. During the spring term, candidates generally do not have on-campus courses. Throughout the program, candidates will be required to meet synchronously, asynchronously, and face-to-face.
Step 1: Complete the prerequisites for your program.
Step 2: Apply Now to the MAT Program.
Application deadline extended to May 1st
Submit your completed application to:
Janet Frye, MAT Office Coordinator
One University Blvd. – ZH 255
La Grande, OR 97850
541-962-3772
jfrye@eou.edu
Q: What can I do with an MAT degree?
A: The MAT program prepares you to teach in the public or private school system, either at the Elementary or the Secondary grade levels.
Q: How long is the MAT program?
答:这个项目从8月开始，一直持续到第二年的6月。该项目为期4个学期，总共10个月。
Q: How many credits is the MAT Program?
答:MAT项目大约有48-55个研究生水平学分。
Q: Can I start the program in the middle of the year?
A:我们的项目是按队列模式设计的，要求你在8月份开始，和你的队列一起完成整个项目。
A: Your cohort is the group of students with whom you enter the program. This same group will attend all classes with you throughout the year. There is an elementary and a secondary cohort each year.
Q: Can I get an MAT degree if I live outside of La Grande?
A: Yes! Our hybrid program is perfect for students who are interested in the teaching profession, yet may not live in La Grande. You will be required to be on-campus for one week during the first summer, as well as twice per term in the Fall and Winter terms.
A: The hybrid program requires some on-campus attendance. All students are required to be on-campus the first summer for one week of instruction. Students will also be required to attend two, two-and-a-half day sessions (Thursday evening-Saturday evening) of classes at the university during both the Fall and Winter terms. There are no on campus courses in the Spring term.
A: EOU is able to recommend Preliminary licensure with endorsements in the following areas: Agriculture, Art, Business, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Integrated Science, Foreign Languages, Language Arts, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education/Health, and Social Studies. Basic Mathematics is also an option but must be accompanied by one of the previous endorsements. Click here forendorsement areas. Eligibility for an endorsement depends on content preparation and test passage.
Q: Do I need to have a specific degree to qualify for the MAT Elementary-Multiple Subjects program?
答:不是。你可以主修任何学科，但必须有一定的先决课程才能获得资格。MAT Elementary Multiple Subjects Prep Guide
Q: How do I know if I meet the eligibility requirements?
A: To see if you meet the requirements necessary for admission into the program, visit ourhomepageand fill out the application form. Send this in with a copy of your transcripts (official or unofficial) and we will review your information. We will contact you, listing the requirements you might be missing.
Q: When do I need to submit my application?
答:所有申请材料需要在项目年度的3月1日前提交。在通过要求的测试之前，可以提交申请进行审查。如果你需要，建议你尽快参加考试，以便重新考试。通过考试的学生必须在课程年度的5月1日前提交考试成绩。在该日期之后提交的分数可能不会被考虑用于即将到来的MAT项目。
Q: What tests do I need to take?
答:在进入课程之前，二级考生需要通过国家批准的特定学科考试(ORELA/NES或实践II，这取决于你的学科要求)。基础-多学科候选人将被要求通过国家批准的基础教育，子测试II (ORELA/NES)。现在大多数考试都是按需进行的，通过认可的计算机考试中心，可以在不同的地点进行。
Q: Can I choose my placements?
答:你可以列出你的喜好，我们会尽力为你匹配那个位置。然而，实习的安排取决于地区行政人员和老师是否愿意在他们的教室里有一个学徒。有时，学生的内容区域与可用的教师不匹配，所以我们会尝试将您放置在尽可能接近您要求的网站。
A: It is not recommended that you work while in the program, as it is quite rigorous.
A: VisitStudent Financial Services Tuition and Fees有关项目成本的信息。
A: For financial aid please contact theFinancial Aid Department电话:(800)452-8639或(541)962-3550。You can alsoviewspecific Education scholarship/grant opportunities.
Q: How do I begin searching for a job?
A: The College of Education offers career advising and hosts a spring Job Fair on campus for our Education students ONLY! Administrators from all over Oregon come to EOU to meet MAT students, talk with them about the hiring process, and facilitate both mock and real job interviews.
Q: Please tell me everything about your program!
A: We would love to! Just contact our MAT Pre-Admissions Advisor, Kristin Johnson, at 541-962-3529 orkristin.johnson@eou.edu
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Sidronio Rangel
Master of Arts in Teaching
Fruitland, Idaho
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