Catalog 2005-2006
Graduate School of Education and Counseling

Information found in this online edition of the 2005-06 Catalog is unofficial and for informational purposes only. The official document of record is the printed edition of the 2005-06 Catalog. For more information, please contact the Dean of the Graduate School.

Please Note: This is the 2005-2006 catalog. It is now out of date, and included here only for archival purposes. Please use the current edition. Thank you.

Master of Arts in Teaching: Liberal Studies

Individuals who do not require a Standard License, those who desire a highly flexible program, and persons who wish to pursue graduate study in education without an Oregon Teaching License may select this option. The program leading to the M.A.T. liberal studies degree is designed for current elementary teachers who hold a Basic License; teachers who seek a master's degree to obtain a Continuing License; and teachers from community colleges, independent and parochial schools, or informal learning centers. Elementary teachers may select from several options and pursue coursework leading to the Continuing License, additional endorsements, and a master's degree. The M.A.T.: Liberal Studies Program provides maximum flexibility and allows degree candidates to identify their individual learning needs and select appropriate courses in education and the liberal arts. The course of study is planned in consultation with a faculty adviser. The M.A.T. liberal studies degree may include endorsements in areas such as reading (the Language and Literacy Program), mathematics, special education, drama, or ESOL/bilingual education, and may suit the needs of those seeking a Continuing License.

Degree Requirements
A minimum of 36 semester hours, distributed as follows:

Professional Education Requirements
ED 500 Educational Research, 2 semester hours
ED 509 M.A.T. Project Seminar, 2 semester hours
A minimum of 8-11 semester hours selected from the ED 501-599 sequence of courses
Note: ED 505, 507, 525, or a substitute approved by the student's adviser is required of regular classroom teachers.

Liberal Arts Requirements
A minimum of 17 semester hours of coursework chosen jointly by the adviser and student. These courses have liberal arts prefixes and may apply to added endorsements. Students must take either LA 501, MATH 501, SCI 501, or SS 501 as part of the liberal arts requirement.

Graduate Elective Requirement
A minimum of 4 semester hours