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Policy 6-223: Graduate Studies and Degrees, Master of Arts in Teaching

  1. Purpose and Scope
    1. (Reserved)
  2. Definitions
    1. (Reserved)
  3. Policy: Requirements for the Degree Master of Arts in Teaching
    1. Admission policies and the studies required for the degree of Master of Arts and Teaching (M.A.T.) must conform to university graduate standards and practices. Candidates for the M.A.T. must complete at least 48 hours of course work as follows: 24 credit hours in general linguistics and second- language methodology and 24 credit hours in the literature, culture and civilization of the major language, which may be satisfied in part by appropriate courses in allied disciplines such as history, political science, anthropology, fine arts, and other approved areas. This is a non-thesis degree.
  4. Rules, Procedures, Guidelines, Forms and other related resources
    1. Rules
    2. Procedures
    3. Guidelines
    4. Forms
    5. Other related resource materials
  5. References:
    1. (Reserved)
  6. Contacts:
    1. Policy Owner:
      1. Questions about this Policy and any related Rules, Procedures and Guidelines should be directed to the Dean of the Graduate School.
      Policy Officers:
        Only the Sr. Vice President for Academic Affairs and the Sr. Vice President for Health Sciences or their designees have the authority to grant exceptions to this policy.
  7. History:
    1. Approved: Academic Senate 5/4/87
    2. Approved: Institutional Council 5/11/87


Policy: 6-223 Rev:
Date: March 2, 1988

Last Updated: 8/4/21