Master of Arts for special education

We are excited to share our elementary Post-Bachelor (PB)/Master of Arts (MAT) teacher certification program. The Early & Elementary Education program will offer two certification bands: Pk-3 and/or 3-6 as well as the option to add endorsements in areas of autism spectrum disorder and cognitive impairment.

Important dates

  • August 15: Fall applications due

  • December 15: Winter applications due

  • April 15: Spring/Summer application due

  • For exceptions email Dr. Waker: m.waker@wayne.edu

Concentrations

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Cognitive Impairment

Program Benefits

  • In both the Post-Bachelor and MAT certification program, students earn a Michigan Elementary Standard Teaching Certificate.
  • Students in the MAT earn a Master of Arts in Teaching.
  • Clinical experiences are integrated throughout the certification sequence.
  • Students receive mentoring and coaching from their advisors, faculty, instructional coaches, and mentor teachers.
  • Students have an opportunity to apply for endowed College of Education scholarships.

Application Process

Student should not apply for the M.A.T./Post-Bachelor certification program until you have completed the steps below.

  1. Student interested in the program, should first attend a virtual Teacher Certification Information Meeting.
  2. Complete a Request for Transcript Evaluation.
    1. This process will determine which prerequisites, if any, you need to complete before admission to the P.B./M.A.T. certification program.
    2. Meet with advisor to discuss the evaluation and the program.

Curriculum for PK-3 M.A.T. and P.B. Program

Pre-Requisites

Course Cr. Hrs.
TED 2020/6020 Technology Integration in Teaching 3
MAT 1110 Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers I 3
MAT 1120 Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers II 3
SSE 5720* Social Studies Disciplines for Elementary Teachers I 3
SSE 6720* Social Studies Disciplines for Elementary Teachers II 3
SCE 2100 Integrated Science Content (PK-6) 3
SCE 2105 Integrated Science Lab (PK-6) 1
ELE 6020* Foundations of Early Childhood Education 3
TED 2200 Foundations I: Foundations of Education in Urban Spaces 2
TED 2205 Foundations I Clinical 1
TED 2210/6210 Foundations II: Intersections of Culture, Language, Identity & Schooling 2
TED 2220/6220 Foundations III: Foundations of Inclusive Schooling 2
ED 3310 Educational Psychology 3

Required courses

Course Cr. Hrs.
ELE 6100* Planning and Implementing Preschool Curriculum 3
ELE 6205 Literacy Foundations 3
ELE 6210 Literacy Methods I (PK-3) 3
ELE 6211 Literacy Clinical Experience (PK-3) 1
ELE 6225 Literacy Methods II 3
ELE 6600 Social Studies Methods (PK-6) 3
ELE 6350 Mathematics Foundations (PK-6) 3
ELE 6370 Mathematics Methods (PK-3) 3
ELE 6375 Mathematics Clinical Experience (PK-3) 1
ELE 6550 Science Curriculum and Methods (PK-6) 2
ELE 6800 Methods for Integrated Curriculum and Pedagogy (PK-6) 3
ELE 6805 Clinical Experience for Integrated Curriculum & Pedagogy (PK-6) 2
TED 5780 Directed Teaching and Conference 6

3-6 M.A.T. and P.B. Program

Pre-Requisites

Course Cr. Hrs.
TED 2020/6020 Technology Integration in Teaching 3
MAT 1110 Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers I 3
MAT 1120 Mathematics for Elementary School Teachers II 3
SSE 5720 Social Studies Disciplines for Elementary Teachers I 3
SSE 6720 Social Studies Disciplines for Elementary Teachers II 3
SCE 2100 Integrated Science Content (PK-6); Integrated Science Lab (PK-6) 3
SCE 2105 Integrated Science Lab (PK-6) 1
ELE 6020* Foundations of Early Childhood Education 3
TED 2200 Foundations I: Foundations of Education in Urban Spaces 2
TED 2205 Foundations I Clinical 1
TED 2210/6210 Foundations II: Intersections of Culture, Language, Identity & Schooling 2
TED 2220/6220 Foundations III: Foundations of Inclusive Schooling 2
ED 3310 Educational Psychology 3

Required courses

Course Cr. Hrs.
ELE 6205 Literacy Foundations 3
ELE 6215 Literacy Methods I (3-6) 3
ELE 6216 Literacy Clinical Experience (3-6) 1
ELE 6225 Literacy Methods II (PK-6) 3
ELE 6600 Social Studies Methods (PK-6) 3
ELE 6350 Mathematics Foundations (PK-6) 3
ELE 6380 Mathematics Methods (3-6) 3
ELE 6500 Science Curriculum and Methods (3-6) 2
ELE 6385 Mathematics Clinical Experience (3-6) 1
ELE 6550 Science Curriculum and Methods (PK-6) 2
ELE 6800 Methods for Integrated Curriculum and Pedagogy (PK-6) 3
ELE 6805 Clinical Experience for Integrated Curriculum & Pedagogy (PK-6) 2
TED 5780 Directed Teaching and Conference 6

Optional additional endorsements for initial certification

Students need to confer with advisor for the below endorsements:

  • Bilingual/Bicultural Education
  • Early Childhood Education (Students interested ECE should schedule an appointment with Beverly Schneider, academic advisor, beverly.schneider@wayne.edu)
  • Special Education (ASD or CI)
  • World Languages (Arabic, French or Spanish)

Accreditation

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The College of Education educator preparation programs are accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).  

Accreditation means that a program meets the standards set by the academic and professional community. It’s a seal of approval indicating that the program prepares new educators to teach effectively.

Contact

Beverly Schneider
Academic advisor II
313-577-0915
beverly.schneider@wayne.edu 

Teacher Education Division

Phone: 313-577-0902

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